Regiani Holistic Dental Center offers free dental care to retired or active duty members of the military who have put off dentistry because they couldn’t afford it, on Friday, Nov. 8. Services offered during Freedom Day USA, a national thank-you movement for members of the military and their immediate families, and veterans, include exams, cleanings, […]
Sienna Carter as Belle holds court at Friendly Forest in Clintonwood Park, Oct. 12, trying to figure out who trick-or-treaters were costumed as. Photo by Phil Custodio The weather was brisk but free of rain storms at this year’s Friendly Forest in Clintonwood Park, Oct. 12. Hosted by Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors and […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston voters can make four changes to their City Charter on Nov. 5. The first Charter amendment proposal was written to prevent a repeat of last year’s mayoral election mixup. It would remove a requirement to resign first for council members seeking election to mayor, or mayor running for […]
In a split vote, Clarkston City Council tabled a proposal for more electronic speed limit signs in town. The proposal, recommended by the Planning Commission at Monday’s meeting, was for two 13-inch “your speed is” signs on M-15 for $8,490, pending state approval, and two 11-inch signs on Miller Road for $7,621, for a total […]
The Mill Pond continues to be an issue in downtown Clarkston, with low water levels after the weekend. The Mill Pond Association, which will meet on Monday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, has been working on ideas about the water level and the privately owned dam […]
Alex’s Market and Grill owner Steve Nannoshi pulled the request for a Planned Unit Development amendment pertaining to an LED sign at the Oct. 8 Independence Township Board meeting. Following that meeting, the owners reinstated the request, and second reading has been scheduled for the Oct. 22 Township Board meeting. First reading was approved unanimously […]
In September, 2,159 vehicles paid for parking in the municipal parking lot at Main and Washington streets, for a total of $5,277, a 25 percent decrease from August and a 11 percent decrease from September 2018. No citations were written in September, as the city is still seeking to hire an additional parking ambassador. The […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will accept Halloween candy as part of its 10th annual Treats for Troops, sending sweets, thanks, and encouragement to troops overseas. Drop off Halloween candy, individually wrapped, no chocolate, at Independence Township Substation, 6560 Citation Drive; Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 38E, Pontiac; and other […]
Rain left the back parking area behind the Clarkston High School stadium a muddy mess after last Friday’s football game. After the game, a couple’s SUV got stuck in the mud trying to go home, said Dave Murphy, band parent volunteer. “They got lucky that three guys from the Clarkston Marching Band Pit Crew happened […]
The Clarkston High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 50th Reunion beginning on Oct. 3 with a gathering at the Woodshop. The actual reunion was on Oct. 4 at the Fountains, which was attended by 107 alumni. “We were shocked and pleasantly surprised by how Clarkston had grown, which led us to agree to buy […]