Clarkston Construction Tech teacher Steve Wyckoff, in red helmet, leads students in a reroofing project for a local family in need. Photos by Phil Custodio Student builders and local tradesmen worked together to rebuild a home’s roof for a family in need, just in time for the arrival of winter weather. “It’s so amazing. I’m so blessed […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Having elderly loved ones living in town can be stressful, but the Independence Township Fire Department has a way to give family members peace of mind with new Roper Lock Boxes. A Roper Lock Box is a small box installed on a hanging bracket that fits over the […]
Clarkston Rotarians and other volunteers will be on Main Street in Clarkston and other township intersections on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. selling the Clarkston Rotary and Clarkston News published Goodfellows newspaper for donations. All donations collected this weekend will be spent the following Saturday, Dec. 14, […]
Three incumbents were re-elected to the Clarkston City Council in the Nov. 5 election, David Marsh, with 140 votes, 34.57 percent of the total; Jason Kneisc, 133 votes, 32.84 percent; and Scott Reynolds, 128 votes, 31.60 percent – 405 votes were cast, including four write-ins. Former Mayor Joe Luginski was elected to a one-year term, […]
Local Corvette owners selected Clarkston SCAMP to receive the proceeds from the silent auction at their Corvettes America Car Show this past August, presenting the donation to Aimee Baker of SCAMP last week. Corvettes America, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, includes automotive enthusiasts from all across Michigan, the country, and Canada. America’s Corvette Club, […]
Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, at right, along with family members and the Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, pay their respects to the late Dep. Eric Overall. Photo provided A portion of M-15 was dedicated, Nov. 6, to honor Deputy Eric Overall who lost his life in the line of duty on Nov. 23, 2017. Beginning at […]
Bowman Chevrolet is thanking all active duty and retired military members throughout the month of November. With a military ID, military members can receive 15 percent off vehicle service, up to $100, every day in November.
Independence Township firefighters treat the injured driver of a vehicle hit by a truck on Main Street, Monday afternoon. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Ryan Kamykowski of Clarkston was having lunch at Brioni Cafe on M-15 when the parking lot exploded with electricity. “Everyone screamed,” Kamykowski remembered, describing the chaos […]