BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor This is the second part of the story about Rick Burtnett, a veteran Airborne Ranger officer in the 101st Airborne Division, who traveled to the Netherlands last year to participate in a jump, ceremony, and activities in remembrance of World War II battles in 1944. On the morning of […]
Summer and fall 2019 meant construction congestion on Sashabaw Road, especially during concerts, budgeting decisions, senior residential developments, and stories of residents helping the community. July 10 D-Day plus 75 years: A marriage born in the maelstrom of World War II stayed strong for 75 years. Frank and Annamarie Quinlan of Springfield Township celebrated their […]
The year 2019 was one of change and progress for the Clarkston area, including renovation and expansion of Clarkston city hall, reconstruction of Sashabaw Road north of I-75, and a third year of bond-funded projects for Clarkston Community Schools. January 2 Football fans fight cancer: A Mother’s Wish of Oakland County received $2,500 for its […]
Clarkston Elementary first grader Cindy Schooley makes an ornament, with the help of classmate Kennedy Hess during their holiday party, kicking off winter break, Dec. 19. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Elementary students celebrated the holiday season last Thursday with treats, crafts, games, gift exchanges, and gingerbread houses during their classroom parties.
From left, Clarkston children Anna, 5, Olivia, 3, and Jacob, 7, Koslowski visit with Santa at the Beaumont Center for Children’s Rehabilitation. The center hosted the annual holiday party for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy pediatric patients and their families on Dec. 13. The party was sponsored by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and supported by […]
Oakland County Executive David Coulter is asking residents to rank what is important to them in terms of jobs and the economy, public health, neighborhoods and housing, and roads and transportation in the Oakland County Government’s Citizen Survey 2020. “We began engaging Oakland County residents about what matters to them with community meet and greets,” […]
The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Woman Business Leader of the Year. The award is to honor a woman who has shaped the success of her organization or business, demonstrated leadership and professional achievement, and contributed to her workplace and community. Nominees must be a female employee of a member of […]
A 66-year-old Burton man was critically injured when the gravel-train truck he was driving tipped over on Dixie Highway in Springfield Township, about 1: 20 p.m., Dec. 18. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the Burton man was driving a 2014 Peterbilt with two loaded trailers south on Dixie Highway when a 66-year-old Springfield […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Rick Burtnett of Clarkston, a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, enjoys books, movies, and miniseries depicting the World War II exploits of his old outfit. That’s not enough, however. “This past September, my family and I were fortunate to travel to the Netherlands to participate in the 75th […]
Joslynn Desjardins discusses the upcoming Christmas holiday with Santa at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, which hosted the Christmas Tree lighting after the Holiday Lights Parade through downtown. Please see pages 16-17 for more pictures from the Team RUSH organized event, Saturday evening. Photo by Phil Custodio