Flags from Optimists boosting morale

Flags from Optimists boosting morale

The Clarkston Optimist Club is promoting patriotism by selling flags to be placed in area yards. For a $40 fee, the flag will be delivered on six different holidays – Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Veteran’s Day, Labor Day, and Sept. 11. “If you were to drive through our village now, you can […]

Budget draft

The draft of the2020-21 fiscal year city budget and capital improvement plan is in the process of being reviewed by the finance committee and will be presented to the Clarkston City Council on Tuesday, May 26, in a public hearing. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained on or after Tuesday, May 19 by […]

Canceled events

Traditional events in Clarkston have been canceled due to COVID-19 include the Farm & Garden Club plant exchange, which was scheduled for June 6, SCAMP Camp, which would have started June 29 and the Farm & Garden Club Garden Walk, July 15. Sponsors of Concerts in the Park, Fourth of July Parade, Art in the […]

New DPW boss

Former Clarkston DPW Supervisor Mike Speagle has accepted a position in the Independence Township Department of Public Works.  Replacing Speagle is James “Jimmy” Turner, who started in April. Turner is a Clarkston native, grew up in Clarkston and attended Clarkston schools. He has supervisory experience and extensive mechanical experience, but also has experience in construction, landscaping and […]

Cyclists’ two-continent journey ends

Cyclists’ two-continent journey ends

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Special to the Clarkston News A two-year, 20,000-mile bike ride from Alaska to Argentina has come to a close for Chris Haag of Clarkston and his wife, Sophie George “I’m looking forward to seeing my dog, and there is something appealing about not having to find a place to dig a hole […]

Maxine M. Shell, 97

SHELL, Maxine M.; of Lake Orion formerly of Clarkston; passed away Friday, May 8, 2020; age 97; preceded in death by her husband Elden; mother of Penny (Louis “Bud”) Leverenz, late Gregory ( Nancy) Shell, Christopher Shell & Elizabeth (Arthur) Solomon; grandma of Martin (Jessica), Matthew (Kelly), Rainey (Brandon), Benjamin & Caitlin (Justin); great grandma […]

Sally V. Kubani, 83

KUBANI, Sally V.; of Clarkston; passed away surrounded by her family on May 7, 2020; age 83; wife of Vic for 57 years; mother of Mary (David) Pacitto & Ray (Sue) Kubani; preceded in death by her son Gary Kubani; grandmother of Regina, Julia, Garrett & Maria Pacitto, Kent & Drew Kubani; sister of Andy […]

Everest fathers find quality time with daughters after dance nixed

This year’s daddy-daughter dance at Everest Academy may have been canceled, but Everest dads are still making memories with their daughters. Elementary formation coordinator Rose Wieber shared a special invitation with Everest dads to create lasting memories with their daughters during this time at home. She emphasized that the purpose of the dance is not […]

Local restaurant receives business grant from credit union

Three area restaurants were awarded “Spirit of Main Street” micro business grants from Genisys Credit Union and Main Street Oakland County. The awards, announced Thursday by Oakland County Executive David Coulter and Genisys Credit Union, provide a financial boost for businesses severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Trail’s End Café in Wixom, Liberty Bar in […]