BY BRIANNA HAYES Clarkston News Intern Back in March when the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order was put in place, most Michigan restaurants were forced to close their doors. After a long couple of months, hometown favorites and many more have begun opening up their doors to customers yet again with some adjustments mandated by […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County announced more local road work that will yield closures and delays in the coming days and weeks. In Springfield Township, a culvert replacement on Davisburg Road just east of Oakhurst Road will begin July 31 and finish in early October. The detour will be Milford Road to White Lake […]
Sashabaw Road will close on Aug. 11 for the Whipple Lake Canal culvert replacement, and will reopen on Nov. 2. According to Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle, the culvert needs to be replaced before it collapses. Sashabaw Road between Clarkston Road and Oakhill Road will be closed for through traffic. The detour will be Sashabaw […]
Last week, the Michigan House approved funding for a Clarkston project that is part of a plan to improve outdoor recreation opportunities across the state. The project is included in recommendations from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. The recommendations are made to the Michigan State Legislature, which is working to finalize the plan. The […]
Everest soon-to-be third graders have been making their first communions over the past few months. Mountaineers are members at parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit and Diocese of Lansing including St. Daniel, Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Joseph the Worker, and Holy Redeemer. As churches have been reopening and catching up on missed opportunities […]
Natalie E. Hewko died on July 13, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich., at the age of 85. She was a loving wife and mother, outstanding teacher, active in her community and beloved by friends and colleagues. She will be greatly missed, but her legacy lives on through her family and all those whose lives she […]
Dear Editor, My wife and I are proud to support Sam Moraco for Independence Township Trustee. I served with Mr. Moraco on the Planning Commission. There has never been anyone who has had such a good grasp and innate knowledge of the Township’s Master Plan. Sam understands the communities desire to preserve its character and […]
Edward Donald Carter, of Fostoria, died July 20, 2020 at the age of 56. Edward was born Nov. 5, 1963, in Pontiac to Ruth Ann (nee: Harmon) and the late Robert Ray Carter. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Carter, one sister, Tina (Brent) Tinsler, two brothers, Ron (Sherry) Carter and Carl King, six […]
Dear Editor, Many voters are disappointed with Trump’s handling of the COVID crisis, tired of the routine spin and lies, and no longer fooled by claims that tax cuts and other GOP initiatives really benefit the middle class. Most Americans want real structural change in their government, with leaders who will stand for ethical principles […]
Cedar Lodge #60 F&AM awarded three scholarships to 2020 Clarkston High School graduates on July 2 in a ceremony at the lodge, located at 1 E. Washington Street in Clarkston. The 2020 Elwin Brown Masonic Scholarship winners were Cali Ehrenberger and Amanda Sutherby, while the 2020 Elwin Brown Masonic Vocational Scholarship winner was Cody Neumann. […]