By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Roman Kinal barely had time to catch his breath and get his emotions in check. Playing his graduate season (fifth year) for the University of Connecticut hockey team, Kinal and the Huskies were eliminated from the Hockey East tournament March 11 by the University of Massachusetts Lowell, ending any […]
Dear Editor, Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) would like to thank the David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation for their generous donation of $5,000 towards our youth programs in 2023. CAYA provides scholarships to youth who would benefit from a positive learning experience, designed to enhance self-esteem, and a specific skill such as math or reading […]
This spring, the city will be initiating a project to replace sidewalk slabs that are badly deteriorated or heaved one inch or more from the adjacent slab. The criteria does not address sidewalks that experience flooding due to the fact that the neighboring sod is higher than the sidewalk. As in years past, if residents […]
Firefighters from Independence Firefighters Local 2629 came to Everest Academy March 9 to teach preschoolers all about fire safety. Students had the opportunity to learn about the equipment that firefighters wear, see the fire truck, and even got their own fire hats. Above, Fire Marshal Greg Brandt meets with children. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli
Independence Elementary’s Book Busters Chapter 2, a team of fifth graders, won the district Battle of the Books competition March 8 at their home school in front of a packed gymnasium. Team members are, from left, Reagan Minto, Alayna Hughes, Kate Dunn, Nichole Rumble (coach), Quinn Kircher and, in front, Macy Rumble. Photo: Matt Mackinder
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor It’s a common occurrence that happens daily – a police car gets behind you, puts on the lights, and pulls you over. And you pull over and go through the process of talking to the officer, determining what has happened. According to local police officers, there are some things […]
Oxford Bank Corporation, the holding company for Oxford Bank, announced March 15 the appointment of two executive leaders, Michael (“Mick”) Goik, president, Oxford Commercial Finance, and Matthew Lowman, Oxford Bank executive vice president and chief risk officer, to the Oxford Bank Board of Directors, effective immediately. Chairman, CEO, and President David Lamb commented, “Both the […]
Francis “Frank” D. Rivers, of Lakeville Minn., formerly of Clarkston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 28, 2023 at the age of 93. Frank was born on November 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the eldest of five children. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara, son Kirk, parents Edward […]
City of the Village of Clarkston ARTEMUS M. PAPPAS VILLAGE HALL 375 Depot Road Clarkston, Michigan 48346 248-625-1559 City Council Meeting Minutes 02 27 2023 Final Minutes 1.Call To Order The regular session meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council was called to order by Mayor Haven at 7:00P.M. 2.Pledge Of […]
City of the Village of Clarkston ARTEMUS M. PAPPAS VILLAGE HALL 375 Depot Road Clarkston, Michigan 48346 248-625-1559 City Council Meeting Minutes 02 13 2023 Final Minutes 1. Call To Order The regular session meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council was called to order by Mayor Haven at 7:00P.M. 2.Pledge […]