Jim Castle explains some tools of the trade used in World War I. Photo by Phil Custodio History came alive at the Military Museum in Clintonwood Park during Independence Fest, with experts and exhibits from the Revolutionary War to the first Gulf War, and veterans on hand from World War II on. The ninth annual […]
Wooden planks make up a temporary path to the back door of Clarkston city hall while the front is under construction Cory Johnston of Clarkston, a professional engineer, checked it out and found it incompatible with handicap-accessibility laws. “The condition at the rear entrance door is not compliant with local, state, and federal accessibility laws, […]
Bowman Chevrolet recently opened its new Pre-Owned Center at 5738 S. Main Street, just north of the dealership. The opening of the used-car center is the final step in the nearly two-acre expansion project announced in late 2017. The expansion stemmed from the purchase of the two properties adjacent to Bowman Chevrolet. “We have experienced […]
Knights of Columbus Council 5436, representing Our Lady Of The Lakes Parish in Waterford, has included Club Create Clarkston as one of the beneficiaries of funds collected through their annual Tootsie Roll drive for the past three years. “Club Create Clarkston is an all volunteer organization that would not be the success it is today […]
Travis Priebe secures a piece of Depot Park’s new playscape as volunteers hold it steady. See page 3 for more pictures from last week’s installation. Photo by Phil Custodio Volunteers with the Clarkston Area Optimists Club, residents, students, and the city DPW team, including Kenneth Ermer, Eric Haven, Jim Brueck, Paul Zupon, Tom Lowrie, George […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Raises across the board were approved for Clarkston city employees, but the overall administration budget is down. “If we want to retain people, have quality government, and be competitive – this has to be our direction,” said City Manager Jonathan Smith at Monday’s City Council meeting. Council voted unanimously […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for three suspects in two smash-and-grab gas station robberies, Sunday night. Deputies responded to a glass breakage alarm at the Sunoco Gas Station in the 7600 block of S. Ortonville Road, 3:36 a.m., June 24. Surveillance video showed the suspect’s vehicle as a dark-colored Pontiac G6 sedan. One […]
A hearty cheer for the new Clarkston Corner at their ribbon cutting ceremony last week. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, family and friends gathered at the Clarkston Corner on W. Washington Street at M-15 for a ribbon cutting, June 19, celebrating the beautification efforts of Thom and Melissa Tillier, and […]
A temporary pathway to the City of the Village of Clarkston office’s rear door has been installed as construction work continues. In an effort to keep costs down, city staff will remain in the building throughout the project, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. During construction, the city mailbox and payment drop-box will be temporarily located […]
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder of Independence Township is offering a summer reading program to give kids a chance to be an honorary representative for a day in Lansing. Students in elementary or middle school are eligible. To enter, pick up the representative’s summer bookmark from Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, or fill out […]