Pest control
Last week, the annual treatment for phragmites and other invasive species began in Clarkston. Treatment for tree-like buckthorn, which has increased significantly in Depot Park the last few years, will begin this winter.
Speed study
Michigan State University student Caitlin “CJ” Sivak will be helping the city of Clarkston on a project to analyze the data captured by electronic speed signs on Holcomb Road and, soon, on Main Street. Sivak, who is pursuing a degree in Urban Transportation, will be summarizing the numbers to help city officials better understand speed […]
Ormond Road paving delayed
Ormond Road, from north of White Lake Road to Davisburg Road in Springfield Township, was to be resurfaced starting this past Monday, August 17, through approximately Sunday, September 20, but the work has been delayed by the contractor. A new date will be announced soon. The project will include paving with asphalt, guardrail replacement, and […]
Barbara Peabody, 86
Barbara M. Peabody (nee McClellan), of Auburn Hills, formerly of Pontiac, passed away August 11, 2020 at the age 86. Barbara is the mother of Victoria (Ed) Pittman, Michael (Lena) McClellan, Patricia (Rob) Pietka, James McClellan, Joseph McClellan, Timothy McClellan, William McClellan, Christine McClellan and Carolyn Parks. She is the grandmother to 25 and “Granny […]
Jennifer Williams, 51
Jennifer Menzies Williams, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by family in the early morning of August 10, 2020 after a courageous three-year battle against rhabdomyosarcoma. She was 51. Jennifer (Jaye or Jenn, depending on when you met her in life), was born on October 30, 1968 to Marv and Jan Menzies in […]
Residents questioning village government
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The month of July was a roller coaster for the City of the Village of Clarkston, specifically for the government. And residents have taken notice. First, the city was ruled to be in violation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) when the Michigan Supreme Court ruled for plaintiff […]
New supervisor in Springfield; no changes in Independence
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The results of the Aug. 4 Michigan State Primary Election pertaining to Independence Township and Springfield Township saw changes in Springfield and no changes in Independence. There will be no changes to the Independence Township Board of Trustees after the primary election as Jose Aliaga (19%, 3,287 votes), Paul […]
Sashabaw Road closing
Sashabaw Road, just south of the Pine Knob Road intersection in Independence Township, is closed through early November to replace a culvert that carries the Whipple Lake Canal under the road. The detour for through traffic is Seymour Lake Road to Baldwin Road to Clarkston Road, back to Sashabaw Road, and vice versa. The approximately […]
Parade for senior citizens yields smiles, sunshine
Residents of Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Center, located at 4800 Clintonville Road, were treated to a drive-by parade, July 29, from family members and friends who were unable to visit due to COVID-19 safety measures that have been put in place by the state.
Office hours for Rep. Schroeder
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder, of Independence Township, invites residents to her in-district office hours on Monday, Aug. 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Village of Clarkston City Hall, City Council meeting room, located at 375 Depot Road in Clarkston. “I value these informal opportunities to hear from residents of our community and learn […]