Due to subcontractor issues, the previously announced start date of the Road Commission for Oakland County resurfacing project on Dixie Highway from Oakhill Road to I-75 at the northern county line in Springfield, Groveland and Holly townships, was moved to Monday, July 29. The project was originally expected to start July 22. During the project, […]
With temperatures in the 90s today and into the weekend (and north of 100 potentially with the humidity and heat index), summer is getting hot and uncomfortable in Clarkston. Today, a high of 88 is expected with a chance of storms in the late afternoon. Saturday’s high is forecast to be 96 degrees with […]
Dillan Sherwood keeps cool, and the flag dry, in Deer Lake after the RUSH Regatta championship race. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor City Council’s 4-3 rejection of paid parking off Depot Road last week derailed pursuit of a long-term agreement with owners of three private parking lots across the street from Depot Park. “If we can’t move forward, we’re going to have to start all over, folks,” said Mayor Eric Haven, […]
Repaving work on Dixie Highway from Oakhill Road to I-75 at the northern Oakland County line will start on Monday, July 22. The road will remain open to traffic; however, motorists can expect delays. During stage one of construction, contractor Ace-Saginaw Paving of Flint will work on the project from Grange Hall Road to I-75, […]
In June, 2,646 vehicles paid for parking in the Washington and Main municipal lot, for a total of $6,717, a 12 percent increase over May, said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith. A total of 154 citations were issued in June, a 25 decrease decrease from May. A full parking report is available upon request at […]
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News The Hawk Tool manufactured Ponycycles returned to Clarkston for the Fourth of July parade. It is the 70th anniversary of the Hawk Tool Company manufacturing of the Ponycycles. The Hawk family purchased property at 20 W. Washington Street from Ford Motor Company in 1948 for a manufacturing […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer After recent seat swaps, the Independence Township Board is now set with the appointment last week of Terri Nallamothu to the vacant trustee position. “I applied for the trustee position because I wanted to serve my community,” said Nallamothu. “I have wanted to be involved more in the […]
Annamarie and Frank Quinlan of Springfield Township are celebrating 75 years of marriage. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor A marriage born in the maelstrom of World War II is still strong, 75 years later. With their diamond anniversary celebrated on June 24, Frank and Annamarie Quinlan of Springfield Township were […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer In a recent email to The Clarkston News, reader Mike Fetzer expressed his displeasure with the low water levels of the mill ponds. “All of them, including the initial pond between a Bluegrass Drive and Buttercup, are in need of cleaning and dredging,” said Fetzer. “Nothing has been […]