The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy (NOHLC) hosted its first Wild Night In dinner fundraiser at Clarkston-area homes, May 31. The menu featured entrees from C.A.Y.A. Smokehouse Grill, The Root Restaurant & Bar, CRUST, Rudy’s Market & Catering, and Essence on Main. Guests enjoyed sunny weather, garden tours, drinks, and a sit down meal. On […]
Larry Dixon won the Best in Show award with his 1961 Corvette. Bowman Chevrolet hosted its first-ever Customer Appreciation Track Day and Classic Car Show at the newly renovated Waterford Hills racetrack, June 11. “The track is fantastic, state of the art, it’s gorgeous,” said Corvette racer Danny Kellermeyer of Ortonville, who helped Katie Bowman […]
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted on June 12 to adopt a resolution securing $2,792 to help fix Clarkston roads. “It is great to have the opportunity to collaborate with the City of the Village of Clarkston to help with funding local road repairs,” said Commissioner Thomas F. Middleton, who sponsored the resolution. “The […]
Clarkston Area Optimists Club awarded $49,874.86 in grants to local non-profit and community groups. Recipients were presented the grants and shared how they will be used at the Optimists’ breakfast meeting, June 17. • Clarkston Community Schools received a grant for its Real Talk Program for high school and junior high students; • Clarkston High […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer When Marlene Powell took over as the fitness director at Deer Lake Athletic Club last summer, one of her first priorities was to upgrade the exercise equipment and introduce new classes. “We have a lot to offer, especially with the new classes,” said Powell. “Family yoga, strength classes, […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer The Independence Township Board of Trustees appointed replacements for treasurer and a trustee seat and also named the new clerk at the regular board meeting on June 4. Two names are familiar to the board as current Trustee Rachel Loughrin will replace Paul Brown as treasurer and Brown […]
The Mill Pond in Davisburg would return to a river if the dam is removed. Photo by Phil Custodio Davisburg Millpond looks Davisburg Millpond looks to be restored to river BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The Mill Pond in Springfield Township is on track to become a riverwalk after Springfield Township Board came out in favor […]
The Clarkston Area Optimist Club awarded $8,000 in scholarships to four graduating seniors, May 22. “We are proud to be able to give these fine young adults scholarships,” said Curt Carson, scholarship chair. “As many people in the community know, the 100 member Optimist group offers support and programs to help kids in the community. […]
The state denied Clarkston’s road grant request a second time. The city applied for two matching grants from the Michigan Economic Development Transportation Fund for road work on Miller, Holcomb, and Waldon. The state denied the city’s request for 2019 funds previously, and the 2020 grant last week. “Given this news, I am stepping up […]
Clarkston’s paid-parking net revenue for May was $5,528, a six percent increase over April, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. A total of 2,379 vehicles paid for parking in the Washington and Main municipal lot, a 35 percent increase from April. A total of 205 citations were issued in May, a 32 percent increase from April, […]