Benjamin Neideck, Clarkston High School Class of 2019, has graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Music Education. He is the son of Lynn Neideck and Ralph Mitchell. *** Kelly Cousino, 2018 Clarkston High School graduate, has graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati with a degree […]
The city offices will be closed Monday, June 19, in recognition of the Juneteenth national holiday.
Reconstruction of the city’s Depot Park rain garden is largely complete, with the last step being the planting of new native rain garden plants. Planting day is tomorrow, June 8 from 9-11 a.m. If you are able to volunteer, call the City Office at 248-625-1559.
By Joette Kunse Special to the Clarkston News Alexander Sennabaum, eighth and ninth grade teacher at Clarkston Junior High School, has been awarded the Michigan American History Teacher of the Year by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Sennabaum, who was presented the award on April 22, has been teaching in […]
Artisans are wanted to sell their goods at the annual Clarkston Garden Walk on July 19. For more information, contact Maureen at 248-331-3479.
Both northbound and southbound I-75 from M-15 north to Saginaw Road will be fully closed from 9 p.m. June 9 through 5 a.m. June 12 to allow for the demolition of several bridges in need of replacement. The detour is Dixie Highway. During this work, the Holcomb Road and Davisburg bridges over I-75 will be […]
The Clarkston High School Class of 2023 recently had a full week of festivities and fun, including an opportunity to enjoy a picnic at Clintonwood Park. The Senior Celebrations Committee was responsible for putting together this event, along with many other senior-related activities that took place in the last few weeks of school. Yard signs […]
The Independence Township Board’s 5 p.m. “special meeting” of May 16, 2023 regarding a four-day work week once again ignored any input from taxpayers. Township officials were in such a rush to get their unfavorable four-day work proposal in place that they held a “special meeting” at 5 p.m. with the expressed purpose of going […]
I am so happy with the report that Mayor Haven and dam owner Bob Roth, among others, are pleased that some partial funding has been secured to study the viability of relieving dam owners of their responsibilities for their dam asset and foisting dam ownership and liabilities upon taxpayers and homeowners. No doubt another pot […]
The Clarkston Family Farm’s Spring Garden Party will be held this Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the farm, 6800 Hubbard Road. This elegant, sit-down dinner gala will help raise funds for Wally’s Farm Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $60 and the event includes live music from Stardusters Big Band, a farm-to-table dining experience, […]