More transparency, not less needed, and it starts right here in Clarkston Just this past Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court, with a 6-1 decision, ruled on a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case brought to the high court on a road which started in the City of the Village of Clarkston. (To read that story, […]
Last Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a new face mask/covering order that requires all people in Michigan to wear a mask when in an indoor business or when in a crowded outdoor space. Anyone found to be in violation of this order faces a $500 fine but no jail time, and businesses must refuse entry […]
BY BRIANNA HAYES Clarkston News Intern Local art instructor and owner of The Artist’s Apprentice, Pamela Palmer, has fun activities for children to this summer. Palmer teaches many different art camps and lessons throughout the year. After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic much like other summer camps, Palmer received the green light from […]
BY BRIANNA HAYES Clarkston News Intern Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most gyms still have their doors closed in the state of Michigan. While some have moved to virtual classes for their members, others have remained patiently waiting for the ‘OK’ by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to reopen. Nicki Warner, a Clarkston resident and an instructor […]
I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to The Clarkston News readers. My name is Brianna Hayes and I am the summer intern at our local paper. I have lived in Clarkston since elementary school, attending Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston Junior High, and Clarkston High School, class of 2017. During my time at […]
The kids are (still) home from school. The days are getting longer. The construction zones are growing. Temperatures are reaching the 80s and 90s. We think baseball is coming back to Comerica Park. All these are signs of summer, yes? Throw in the Primary Election coming up in August and there are many reasons why […]
BY BRIANNA HAYES Clarkston News Intern Everybody has their own niches and interests, something they use to cope with life and the punches it throws their way. Clarkston resident and retired Pontiac police detective Roger Smith uses motorcycles and motorcycle restoration as his escape from reality. “I got my first motorcycle is 1956, and I’ve […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor At Sashabaw Presbyterian Church, “God’s doors are open to all” is the theme of the worship service being held virtually this coming Sunday, June 28, at 11 a.m. The service is part of Pride Month at the church which was modified due to COVID-19. The month began when the church […]
It’s never easy dealing with death. Truth be told, I think it’s harder when it’s the death of a pet. Try doing that twice in four months. Not fun. Back in February, we made the heartbreaking decision to take our beloved Eddie to the vet for his “last appointment.” He was the best dog and […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Bentley Garcia was playing in the water with his sister at Holly Recreation Area when he noticed something was wrong, June 9. Garcia, a nine-year-old student from Clarkston Elementary, noticed a little girl went too far in the water and was struggling. “I decided to go get […]