For best friends Addison and Morgan, music has the ability to heal. They have an idea to share that ability, especially with those who need it the most. “Morgan and I always connected with music, and we want to help kids,” Addison said. “Everyone likes music,” Morgan said. “This is a way to make them […]
Police warn drivers not to leave purses, bags, and other items in plain sight in their vehicles, even for a few minutes. The “Felony Lane Gang” has been in town, targeting parents’ vehicles as they drop off their children at local day care centers. “They’re easy targets ? parents are only there for a few […]
Renovation plans for inside Clarkston city hall are on hold for now, but DPW expansion plans costing up to $308,000 remain under consideration. “Office renovation seems like icing on the cake,” said Council member Al Avery, at the Nov. 9 City Council meeting. “When money is available, then we can make the renovations.” Facilities Committee […]
This year, the weather was the nicest yet for the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon. Blue skies and bright sun warmed up the brisk Sunday morning nicely. That sort of weather’s going to spoil me, especially if it returns to normal for the season next year, with the usual gray skies and bitterly […]
Celebrating her 100th birthday on Nov. 17, Hazel Vancil of Clarkston is pretty happy with life in 2015. “I’ve heard it doesn’t take much to keep me happy,” said Vancil, who has lived in Clarkston for the past 40 years. “I don’t think money makes you happy. You’ll be happy if you’re a happy person.? […]
To celebrate the ‘Respect Life? month of October, the new girls? golf team at Everest Collegiate High School had an idea. ‘They approached us with an initiative which we thought could be of great benefit for our school community,? said Maura Plante, director of admissions for Everest Collegiate High School and Academy.? The team put […]
City Council has until about Thanksgiving to respond to a lawsuit filed by CBC Joint Venture regarding restaurant plans for the Sutherland House on S. Main Street. Citing undue influence by and favoritism towards the Catallo family in Clarkston, the suit seeks to order the city to rezone the Sutherland building at 59 S. Main […]
Oakland County Circuit Courtwas scheduled a hearing on a request Wednesday for sanctions against Richard Bisio of Clarkston. Bisio, former Clarkston City Council member who is suing City Council for violating the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act, is accused of improperly publicizing a proposed consent agenda that was supposed to be kept […]
Leo the border collie is an easy going pup, but take out some frisbee discs and he’s ready to work. “His whole demeanor changes, he becomes a totally different dog,” said his owner Connie’Passejna of Clarkston. “He’s confident and bold, and ready to do anything you want him to.” This past summer, Connie’s daughter Allison […]
It’s been a long time, but Sean Campbell of Clarkston is home. After 25 years as an Air National Guard fighter pilot, Campbell is looking to turn in his callsign “Grinder” for more domestic titles of ‘husband? and ‘father of three.? “We’re going on vacation for a couple days,” said Sean’s wife, Amy, at a […]