The 51st Art in the Village is coming up Sept. 16-17.More than 80 artisans, dealers in vintage goods, and marketplace vendors will be set up in Depot Park, along with a food court, live music and children’s activities.The free event is sponsored by the Clarkston Community Historical Society, which will sell Clarkston-themed merchandise and antiques […]
Clarkston Football and Cheer teams are collecting non-perishable food, household supplies and toiletries for Lighthouse of Clarkston in the upcoming 26th Annual Rush for Food.Donate at at Kroger locations on Sashabaw Road, Maybee/Dixie Highway and Dixie Highway in Davisburg on Aug. 12 and Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Coming up Aug. 12 is the Clarkston Walk for Hope for mental health wellness and suicide prevention, 9 a.m. to noon at the Clarkston Junior High track.For more info, contact LIFE@Calvary-Lutheran.org.
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor The detours and “road closed” signs will be out a little longer this summer as construction and roadwork continues in the local area.In a bit of good news, as of Aug. 3, Davisburg Road across the I-75 bridge in Springfield Township is now open to through traffic.Rattalee Lake Road across […]
Clarkston SCAMP held its annual VIP Day on Aug. 1 to recognize individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond in their support of the organization’s SCAMPers.SCAMP is a five-week summer day program developed and designed for children and young adults with special needs covering a wide variety of emotional and physical diagnoses. PHOTO: […]
Each year, the Clarkston Area Optimist Club recognizes both a fireman and a sheriff for their dedicated service. At the July 12 Optimist meeting, Deputy Reed Brown of the Independence Township Substation and Fire Marshal Greg Brandt of the Independence Township Fire Department were honored. Pictured at top is Brandt with Fire Chief David Piche […]
Ilene B. “Dottie” Allen, of Clarkston, formerly of Marion, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 4, 2023 at the age of 98.She was born on April 11, 1925 in Fenton to J. Florian and Iva Lux.Preceded in death by her husband Roland “Ron.”Mother of Sue Shubert and the late Thomas (Deborah) […]
Walter Joseph Plajstek, a devoted husband, father, doting grandfather, and friend, passed away Aug. 3, 2023 at the age of 77 after his most recent two-year fight with cancer.Resident of Commerce Township, formerly of Clarkston.Born to the late Walter and Eleanore Plajstek in Detroit on May 24, 1946, Walter was raised alongside his siblings Carolyn […]
Jeffrey A. Katakowsk, of Clarkston, passed away Aug. 3, 2023, at the age of 49.Jeff was born in Detroit on Dec. 2, 1973, to loving parents, the late Robert Katakowski and Donna (Edward) Katakowski-Phillips.Beloved husband of Diane for 24 years, dearest father of Robert and Anna, brother of Mark (Gao Qi) Katakowski, son-in-law of Thomas […]
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Independence Township Hall 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 The Meeting will be held in-person in the Township Hall Meeting Room. The public has the option to attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams. Cari J. […]