BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Joining the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is a good move, but it’s just the first step, said Carrie Wheeler, starting her one-year term as chamber president. “Member engagement is key,” said Wheeler, 47, manager of specialty services at the McLaren Clarkston campus on Sashabaw Road. “Throughout the year, […]
Clarkston United Methodist Church has added American Sign Language translation to its 11 a.m. church sermons, said Outreach Pastor Laura Speiran. The services for deaf individuals who use American Sign Language began on Sunday, Jan. 5, and is offered weekly. The church is working with Deaf Community Advocacy Network (Deaf C.A.N.) of Sylvan Lake to […]
Clarkston Wrestling coaches and athletes get into the meet against Lake Orion as they gain a lead in the score in their win over the Dragons last Wednesday. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price
Change is coming to Rudy’s Market, as its owners look to remake the long-time business to suit today’s economy. Owners Robert Esshaki and Christopher Thomas said they are open to ideas, which The Clarkston News requested on its Facebook page, along with memories of the 87-year-old Main Street shop, as well as downtown. As a […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Massage establishments in Independence Township face stricter regulations now that Independence Township Board voted unanimously to approve the second reading of a new ordinance, Jan. 7. Trustees Jose Aliaga and Ron Ritchie were absent. First reading was Dec. 17. “I know we had a meeting with the sheriff’s […]
In the month of December, 2,335 vehicles paid for parking in the Washington and Main municipal lot for a total of $5,772, a 24 percent increase from November and an 8 percent decrease from December 2018, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. The city issued 211 parking citations in December. More than 26,000 vehicles paid for […]
Edit: The estimated cost of the DPW garage doors was originally listed incorrectly. The $6,850 estimated cost is correct. BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston’s city hall construction project is wrapping up, with administration staff moving back into the renovated office by the end of this week. City Council, board, and commission meetings will […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Waterford Bank’s acquisition of Clarkston State Bank was completed Jan. 1, with the combined bank operating under the Waterford Bank brand. “We are very pleased that our merger with Clarkston has been completed. We appreciate the efforts of the Clarkston team to complete this merger,” said Mike Miller, chairman […]
Six federal grants received by the Road Commission for Oakland County include several projects in the Clarkston area. A $600,000 grant will help construct a roundabout at the intersection of Sashabaw and Oakhill roads at the border between Independence and Brandon townships. Estimated project cost is $1.5 million. An estimated grant of $166,673 will help […]
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder of Independence Township is hosting a district photo contest during January and February. The contest will run through the end of February. Three winners will be selected on March 2. Contest winners will have their art displayed in Schroeder’s Lansing office. Email photos to AndreaSchroeder@house.mi.gov or Facebook, “Staterepschroeder.” Include contestant’s name, […]