Battles have been long won against the polio virus, but final defeat has been elusive. Students at Renaissance High School took up the banner to rid the world of the highly infectious disease during fall classes, raising money through a penny drive to contribute to the Rotary Club ‘s polio fund, researching Rotary polio eradication […]
Clarkston Planning Commission was the first city board to meet in 2016, and they took the opportunity to set some goals for the new year. Goals include supporting the Master Plan; complete site plan reviews in a timely manner; complete training for all members; bring surface zoning ordinance enforcement issues to the attention of city […]
Clarkston City Council voted unanimously to approve first reading of the city Zoning Ordinance No. 129, which regulates residential and commercial uses in the city. Discussion at the Dec. 14 meeting included concerns raised by former Councilman Richard Bisio, including revisions to the sign ordinance for political campaign signs. Revisions include limiting signs to 14 […]
The federal government giveth, the federal government taketh away. That’s what I was thinking while looking at pictures the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office sent of workers loading up its M113 armored personnel carrier, to be returned to Washington. I used to enjoy seeing the thing at parades though town. It reminded me of my time […]
It’s OK to be goofy on a snowboard. That just means the left foot is forward as you head down the hill, fourth graders at Pine Knob Elementary learned while talking to Olympic snowboarder Barrett Christy, Dec. 10. The right foot forward ? that’s considered ‘regular.? ‘My son was born to two goofy parents and […]
For Ahdi Dasuqi II, opening a business in his hometown is a dream come true. ‘I’ve always loved Clarkston,? said Dasuqi, who graduated from Clarkston High School in 1998. He opened Body by Ahdi Weights and Pilates at 8 S. Main Street, previously Encore Pilates. A graduate of the National Personal Training Academy, his classes […]
Clarkston Rotarians and friends enjoyed sunny weather for the Goodfellow newspaper drive last weekend. ‘It was fantastic,? said Joel DeLong, Rotary president. ‘The weather was ideal for this time of year.? The Woodshop and Clarkston Union provided a place to meet and Mac and Cheese for the volunteers. ‘This was their first time volunteering ? […]
When I first started covering Clarkston City Council meetings a couple months ago, one thing I had to get used to was the voices in back of my head. Actually behind my head. The voices of the folks sitting behind me. There’s lots of audience participation at city council, planning commission, and other meetings of […]
Dr. Rahul Mehta of Clarkston, MD, was named chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland last July. ‘It’s a good step up ? recognition from the community and fellow physicians,? he said. ‘It’s something I’ve strived to achieve.? In his new role, Dr. Mehta is tasked with developing, implementing, and […]
Plans for expanding city hall are moving forward, as City Council approved going out for bids on a $335,785 project. The plan includes a 2,049-square-foot addition to Clarkston’s city hall in Depot Park, and 743 square feet of interior renovations. It would include four garage bays for two dump trucks, front loader, and lift; about […]