Giving back to benefit local community

Giving back to benefit local community

Knights of Columbus District Deputy Director and Clarkston resident Tom Kendziorski, left, gifts a $1,000 donation in late June to Club Create North Oakland County (CCNOC) coordinator and fellow Clarkston resident Robert White, right, on behalf of KofC Council #5436 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Waterford. Club Create North Oakland County, an […]

ITPRS director Smith departs after 7 years

ITPRS director Smith departs after 7 years

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor After seven years as the director for Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors (ITPRS), Derek Smith left in June for a similar position in Northville. Also a former member of the township’s Safety Path Committee, Smith said in leaving, he’ll miss the people he connected with on a regular […]

Garden Walk set for July 19

Garden Walk set for July 19

By Joette Kunse Special to the Clarkston News Cathy and Michael Mooney’s garden will be one of the six gardens featured on the 2023 Clarkston Garden Walk next Wednesday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Clarkston Garden Walk is sponsored by the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club. The Mooneys moved from Cascade […]

People really make all the difference

You all make a difference. You make a difference to your immediate surroundings, yourself, family and friends. You make a difference in your communities, whether it’s your work community or the town you reside. You’ve made a difference to me. And, I for one, am grateful for you. By the time you read this, I […]

Letter to the Editor: Thankful for freedoms

I love the freedoms we have in America, in particular our free enterprise system. We can start a business on Main Street, USA. We are free to make and sell a product that attracts different kinds of customers like Nancy & Daisy. We can have vivid and colorful marketing with competitive pricing. We can know […]

Letter to the Editor: Roadwork inquiries

A two-lane bridge on an interstate highway totally collapsed and was replaced with vehicles flowing smoothly in two weeks. Work has been in process on the Holcomb Road bridge for six weeks or more. I take the Allen Road detour two or three times a day. On many days, no workers are seen working or […]

City FOIA lawsuit settled for $8,974

City FOIA lawsuit settled for $8,974

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Back in May, Clarkston resident Susan Bisio’s request for public records regarding the Millpond Inn Bed and Breakfast, located at 155 N. Main Street, led to a Freedom of Information Act request and subsequent lawsuit against the city. The lawsuit was settled June 26 in the amount of $8,974.25 […]

Independence Fest 2023

Independence Fest 2023

Eliana Moore tests her skills on the Robo Surfer July 1 at Independence Fest, held at Clintonwood Park. More photos on page 5 in this week’s paper. Photos: Matt Mackinder

Police files, July 12, 2023

Clarkston man accused of damage at Orion Township liquor store Oakland County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the case of a Clarkston man accused of throwing an object through a window at a liquor store in Orion Township. Deputies went to Lee’s Wine and Liquor, 3775 S. Baldwin Road, at 8:14 a.m. on June 28 […]

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