Clarkston city hall renovation work completed this week include framing for the DPW garage and workshop bump-out, and the new front porch, said City Manager Jonathan Smoth. The new roof has been installed, including four new skylights in the workshop, and painting of the exterior trim work is complete. Installation of the base for the […]
Clarkston city administration is working with the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) to piggyback on one of their summer road projects, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. Preliminary costs from RCOC are $62,000 to “crush and shape” Miller Road from Glenburnie to M-15; and $6,000 to mill and fill Waldon Road at M-15, Smith said. […]
From left, Gerry Burchard, Milt Haines, Barb Rollin, Curtis Overby, and Carolyn Morrison in front, are proud of the new bird house at the Independence Township Senior Center. BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The birdhouse outside the Independence Township Senior Center was looking a bit run down in recent months and members were looking […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer A reader went on Facebook in the early hours of July 26 and posted a warning to area residents. “Hate that I have to write this…LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS!! Car burglar is back.. around cranberry lake road/ Holcomb road.. long story short, my car door passenger side doesn’t […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer The swamp safety path currently being installed on Clintonville Road between Waldon and Maybee roads is sagging, according to reader Michael Powell, who sent an email to The Clarkston News recently. “In the last ‘Township Times,’ Supervisor (Pat) Kittle mentions rain as being the reason for the lack […]
L. Brooks Patterson remembered The L. Brooks Patterson era will be remembered as halcyon days for Oakland County, said Dave VanderVeen of Clarkston, colleague and lifelong friend. “We’ve lost a wonderful person, a man who will be remembered for his kindness and loyalty, and as a protector of Oakland County,” said VanderVeen, director of central services […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer After a July 30 traffic accident at the intersection of Clintonville and Mann roads where three cars were involved, an area resident voiced his displeasure in an email to The Clarkston News. “The driver who blew the stop sign on Mann Road east of Clintonville Road took off […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The opening sentence of a Modified Parking Proposal for Clarkston slanders local businesses and customers, according to local attorney Neil Wallace. “The accusation in the opening line is a bridge too far – it lays it on patrons and employees,” said Wallace, who represents restaurant owner Curt Catallo, at […]
Two new electronic “Your Speed” signs are installed and operational on Holcomb Road. The permanent, solar powered signs are located on northbound Holcomb near Depot Road and southbound Holcomb between Miller Road and Surrey Lane to remind drivers of their speed on the 25 mph road, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. Signs stating the speed […]
The Lake Improvement Board for Clarkston Mill Ponds will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive. The meeting will include public hearings on the practicability of a three-year improvement project for Clarkston Mill Ponds consisting of nuisance aquatic plant management, surveys and treatments, goose control, […]