Sharron Catallo is back on City Council after a split vote to appoint her, April 22. City Council voted 4-2 to appoint Catallo, former mayor and City Council member, to fill the term of Rick Detkowski, who resigned last month. City resident Julie Lamphier was also nominated for the partial term, which is until the […]
Sidewalk repair work continues this week, with contractors replacing sections of broken or heaved sidewalk sections throughout the city. The criteria used for determining which sections to replace was based on trip hazards – sections heaved by half an inch or more were replaced while sections heaved by less than half an inch will be […]
Dear Editor, My family has coped with family members having Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years. Present day, my dad has had Parkinsons for almost 15 years. My dad, Jim Lucas, is only 59 years old, which means he has had this disease since he was 44. That is very young for such a strong […]
Clarkston City Council accepted the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting “marihuana” establishments within city limits, which includes growing, retail, transportation, and inspection businesses. The first of two readings was accepted without comment from City Council, except to ask how the psychoactive drug made from the Cannabis plant is spelled, “marijuana” or “marihuana.” “It’s spelled […]
A 23-year-old Springfield Township man was killed following a single-vehicle crash in the 12000 block of Andersonville Road, 3:38 a.m., April 26. Christopher James Cooper was pronounced dead by a physician from McLaren-Oakland Hospital after unsuccessful efforts by Springfield Township firefighters to revive him. Deputies and firefighters responded to the crash in the front yard […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Crispelli’s Bakery and Pizzeria is coming to Clarkston. The Independence Township Board of Trustees formally approved the restaurant coming to the Clarkston Dix Plaza at the corner of Dixie Highway and M-15 at the regular meeting, April 23. “Three years ago, we approached Clarkston, and couldn’t find a […]
The Clarkston Optimist Club held its 32nd Annual Essay Contest, with the topic, “When All the World’s Problems Are Solved, Is Optimism Still Necessary?” Overall, 13 essays were submitted from local students attending Clarkston High School and Clarkston Everest Collegiate. This year’s judges were Charlie Campbell, Myrna Hirn, and Kathy Middleton. Nathan Dimmer, sophomore at […]
Clarkston Area Lions Club member Dan Wung collects donations on Main Street during the club’s annual White Cane Week, April 26-May 4. Donations help purchase eyeglasses and hearing aids for those in need, vision screenings, and other programs. Check www.clarkstonlions.org for more information. Photo by Phil Custodio
Owner Jim Bishop celebrates his new Poolmart & Spas at 6581 Dixie Highway with Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, friends, and family, at a ribbon cutting ceremony, April 25. Bishop grew up in the pool and spa industry and has more than 35 years of experience. Poolmart began in 1980. For more information , […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer The Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park was not open last summer at Clintonwood Park, but that will all change on May 18 with the park’s grand opening at 10 a.m. A ribbon cutting will take place at 10:30 a.m. as part of Kids Day in the Park. “Renee’s […]