Three 2020 Clarkston High School graduating seniors recently received scholarships from MSU Federal Credit Union for their college educations. Nathan Abolish, Jordan Mountain, and Timothy O’Donnell each received a $500 scholarship. ”We are grateful for this opportunity to assist high school seniors to pursue post-secondary education in our communities,” said Whitney Anderson Harrell, MSUFCU chief […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As summer continues on in Michigan, parents can’t help but wonder what school will look like come September with COVID-19 still an issue. Last Friday, Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan sent out an e-blast to school families letting them know two options – face-to-face instruction and online […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor During last week’s Clarkston City Council meeting, local restauranteur Curt Catallo presented a two-part proposal designed to assist restaurants and other businesses in the city struggling due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Clarkston Planning Commission heard the proposal this past Monday night in an emergency virtual meeting and […]
Robert McDonald Jamison, Jr., of Clarkston, passed away July 17, 2020 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by his wife Ardys and son Jimmy. Father of Craig and Steven. Brother of JoAnne (late Alan) Smith. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at the Lewis E. Wint & […]
Dear Editor, While we enjoy the beautiful Michigan summer, the August 4 primary election draws near. I’d like to recommend David Smith for the Springfield Township Supervisor position. David is uniquely qualified for this position. He’s lived in the area all his life, and has the farm/agriculture background that will represent so many of our […]
Dear Editor, This letter is in support of Laura Moreau for Supervisor of Springfield Township. I have served on the township board with Laura for the past 12 years. During that time. I have witnessed her dedication to the Township. Her last 12 years, besides being an outstanding clerk, have been spent working to make […]
Dear Editor, We are voting for Laura Moreau. We believe she will try her best to maintain Springfield Township the way it is – a peaceful, quiet and nature-oriented community. I believe the other candidates will allow rampant development with no concerns for the environment. We love Springfield Township and do not want it to […]
Lucille “Pat” Detkowski, of Clarkston, passed away July 16, 2020, with her family by her side. Pat is the beloved mother of Richard (Lisa) Detkowski of Lexington, Tony (Debbie) Detkowski of Clarkston, Tim (Michelle) Detkowski of Auburn Hills and Roxana (Scott) Chambers of Lake Orion. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and […]
Dear Editor, In response to “Letter to the Editor: Main Street traffic statistics.” With all due respect to Mr. Khan’s MD credentials, he appears to know little about traffic and related costs. First of all, “crash” is the preferred word versus what are often called “accidents.” The terminology has been changing because it is rarely […]
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter asking for a little simple mercy on behalf of my husband who is 76 years old and one-handed. We live down a 700-foot driveway off Clarkston Road. Thirty years ago, he built a two-wheel garbage cart to pull behind the car as a means to get the trash […]