Sashabaw Road closing

Sashabaw Road will close on Aug. 11 for the Whipple Lake Canal culvert replacement, and will reopen on Nov. 2. According to Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle, the culvert needs to be replaced before it collapses. Sashabaw Road between Clarkston Road and Oakhill Road will be closed for through traffic. The detour will be Sashabaw […]

RUSH Regatta sunk by COVID

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Students in the Clarkston High School Team RUSH 27 Robotics team usually spend most of July finishing their duct tape and cardboard boats for the annual regatta. Like many events during the COVID-19 pandemic, the RUSH Regatta was also cancelled but plans for another event are in […]

Schroeder endorses new Depot Park improvements

Schroeder endorses new Depot Park improvements

Last week, the Michigan House approved funding for a Clarkston project that is part of a plan to improve outdoor recreation opportunities across the state. The project is included in recommendations from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. The recommendations are made to the Michigan State Legislature, which is working to finalize the plan. The […]

Modifications on Main Street?

Modifications on Main Street?

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor During last week’s Clarkston City Council meeting, local restauranteur Curt Catallo presented a two-part proposal designed to assist restaurants and other businesses in the city struggling due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Clarkston Planning Commission heard the proposal this past Monday night in an emergency virtual meeting and […]

Voter’s Guide: Springfield Township

Three running for Supervisor Name: Laura Moreau, 50 Party: Republican Number of years in the community: 16 years What is your No. 1 concern and your solution? My number one concern is maintaining financial stability and a balanced vision for Springfield Township. The August 4 primary election will decide a new Supervisor and Clerk who […]

Voter’s Guide: Independence Township

Supervisor, clerk, treasurer unopposed Supervisor Patrick Kittle, Clerk Cari Neubeck and Treasurer Rachel Loughrin are all running unopposed. All are 4-year terms. As full-time employees, the Supervisor, Clerk, and Treasurer, maintain offices at Township Hall. 7 vie for 4 trustee seats Trustee, 4-year term Name: Jose Aliaga, 43 Party: Republican Number of years in the […]

Proposed Waldon Village development has questions

Proposed Waldon Village development has questions

BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News The proposed development at Waldon and Walters roads was back in front of the Independence Township Planning Commission at the July 9 meeting. The proposed 68-acre development’s name has changed from Sashabaw Marketplace to Waldon Village. Jim Eppink, spokesperson for Silverman Construction, told planners the team has […]

Concerts in the Park nixed for 2020, due to COVID concerns

There will be no concerts at Depot Park this summer. After emerging, new concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus have been revealed from healthcare members, the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, in conjunction with the Village of the City of Clarkston elected officials, made the decision last week to cancel all remaining dates […]

Local charity grants

The David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation, located in Clarkston, recently provided grants to two local entities – $2,000 to Clarkston SCAMP for summer activities and $5,000 to the First Congressional Church of Clarkston for its food bank. In addition, the foundation will be providing $10,000 to Gleaners Food Bank in Detroit since the food bank […]

Clarkston couple faces jail after gun incident

Clarkston couple faces jail after gun incident

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor An incident during a night out getting dinner at a local restaurant wound up with two Clarkston residents being charged with a felony that could see them do four years behind bars. Jillian Deanne Wuestenberg, 32, and her husband, Eric Peter Wuestenberg, 42, were both arraigned last week at […]