Over the holidays, Clarkston was approved for a grant through Oakland County for products to assist the city’s local restaurants expand their outdoor seating during COVID. “In the next week, we anticipate receiving and distributing three greenhouses, an igloo, 18 propane heaters, five sanitizing sprayers and more to our restaurants,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan […]
The Feldman Automotive Group announced last month the acquisition of Al Deeby Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Clarkston. The purchase adds a second FCA dealership to the Feldman portfolio and expands the group’s footprint to 14 dealerships in Michigan and Ohio. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “We are committed to growing the Feldman […]
The city of Clarkston has been working closely with Oakland County on a grant application to obtain winter weatherization supplies for local restaurants. The application deadline was last week, and Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith said, “We’re hopeful to hear back soon about what supplies – such as greenhouses, outdoor heaters, sanitization sprayers – may […]
Clarkston-based Nemeth Marketing ended 2020 on a high note as its owner, Julie Nemeth, received two distinguished honors. Nemeth was elected to a three-year term to the University of Michigan Alumnae Council (UMAC) as a member-at-large and will serve as the organization’s marketing committee chairperson. UMAC is an affiliate organization of the Alumni Association of […]
Brandon Still (far right), of the Match on Main program, met at Depot Park, Nov. 12, with Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith (far left) to present checks via private donations and matches to, from left, Chelsea O’Brien from Clarkston Family Farm, Tammy Darr from Clarkston Travel, and Emma Davis-Donnay from Essence On Main. For more […]
Going back to school in 2020 requires extra cleaning, socially distanced lunch spaces (expanded beyond the cafeteria into gymnasiums), and increased student supervision. As Clarkston Community Schools returns to face-to-face instruction, the district is adding key support staff positions. Referrals are historically a great way to help fill school vacancies. Do you know someone who […]
The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club’s annual Greens Market is back for its 30th year, even if it’s in a little bit different form. “COVID has changed all of our lives,” said Diane Putvin, who was elected club president in May. “We needed to change, too.” Starting this week, an online site at clarkston-farm-garden-club.square.site takes […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Even after being named a distinguished Chevrolet Dealer of the Year for the third straight year in 2019 by General Motors, Clarkston’s Bowman Chevrolet doesn’t want to rest on its laurels. In fact, Bowman Chevrolet President Katie Bowman would rather keep building on the dealership’s success and finding ways […]
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News After closing its doors on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cherry Hill Lanes North has reopened to the local bowling community. Greg Gumtow, one of the owners of Cherry Hill, located at 6697 Dixie Highway, said last week business has started out slow, but leagues […]
General Motors has named Clarkston’s Bowman Chevrolet as a distinguished 2019 Chevrolet Dealer of the Year. This is the third consecutive year Bowman Chevrolet has received this award, and is one of only 60 Chevy dealers nationwide that were selected based on exceptional performance in sales, service and customer satisfaction. “We are grateful for the […]