Bailey Lake Elementary fourth graders point to their classmate Weston Miller, whose video helped shine a blue light on autism. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Boys and girls in blue filled Bailey Lake Elementary last Friday, all students showing support for their classmate, Weston Miller. “I’m just kind of flattered. […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer According to Barb Pallotta, “it’s just time.” Pallotta, who has served as the Independence Township Clerk since 2011, announced her retirement earlier this month. “Some of the reasons are obvious; I’m almost 66,” said Pallotta. “Some are not so obvious, and some are personal, so to come up […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer In a recent email to The Clarkston News, reader Rick Sipe inquired as to why Clintonville Road was chosen to be resurfaced instead of Waldon Road. “Anyone who has driven on both roads would certainly know that Waldon Road is in much worse condition than Clintonville Road,” Sipe […]
Sunny spring weather greeted hundreds of walkers and bicyclists filling Depot Park for Clarkston SCAMP Walk and Roll, May 5. The fundraiser included one- and three-mile walks through local neighborhoods, live music, games, and a dog contest. All proceeds go to SCAMP, which will serve about 200 campers from June 24-July 31 at Clarkston Junior […]
Letter carriers will collect food donations on Saturday, May 11, during the 27th Annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Leave non-perishable food donations next to your mailboxes, and they will collect them as they deliver mail along their routes. All the food collected will be distributed to local food agencies.
Spring is here, which means garden work at the Clarkston Corner, on W. Washington Street at M-15. Clarkston residents Thom and Melissa Tillier and their children designed and planted the two above-ground wooden planter boxes last year. An unveiling of engraved bricks sponsored by members of the community has been set for Memorial Day, May […]
Net parking revenue for the city parking lot at Main and Washington streets was $5,219 for April, a 21 percent decrease from March, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. A total of 1,761 vehicles paid for parking in the municipal lot, a nine percent decrease from March. A total of 155 citations were issued in April, […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Five students were honored with Clarkston Area Optimist Club Outstanding Student Citizen awards, April 24: Amy Coomer from Clarkston High School; Keegan Wasilk from Clarkston Junior High; Kiley Gallagher of Sashabaw Middle School; Katie Miller of Clarkston Elementary; and Makayla Butki of Springfield Plains Elementary. “I see these kids […]
Clarkston Optimists Jessie McDonald, John McDonald, and Bill Kunse display a flag from their Flag for Kids Project. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Optimists hope to make this town a city of flags with its Flag for Kids Project. “The project is a good way to honor our country, and support our community,” said Optimist […]
Sky the dog, at Depot Park with William and Zack Gifford for SCAMP’s Walk and Roll, greets the new bronze dog at the playground. Photo by Phil Custodio Depot Park has a new guardian keeping watch over those who approach the playground, a dog made of bronze. Purchased through private donations, the statue is a […]