BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The city hall renovation and expansion project is moving forward after City Council voted, Jan. 14, to approve a contract of up to $7,500 with Total Environmental Designs, LLC, for building design services. Michael Wise will be the professional engineer on the project, and Jerome E. Carter, Certified Professional […]
Clarkston’s new Charter Review Committee, which is reviewing the City Charter for needed updates, is planning a public input session in February. The goal of the committee, which includes Steve Arkwright, chair, Bill Basinger, Rich Little, Jim Meloche, Scott Meyland, and City Manager Jonathan Smith, is to have any high-priority changes ready for the November […]
City Council voted 4-0, Jan. 14, to approve $6,000 paid to Carlisle/Wortman Associates (CWA) for creation of an Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant for Depot Park. CWA will prepare the grant, including developing the project narrative, estimating costs, and preparing all necessary graphics and preliminary plans. This will put the city in the […]
A winter storm across the Midwest last week brought snow and single-digit temperatures to the Clarkston area, closing Clarkston Community Schools on Jan. 16 due to icy road conditions. The temperature is forecast to approach 40 degrees with rain in the middle of this week, dropping back into the single digits with snow by the […]
The Zen Zone welcomed therapy dogs to help students through their exams. Photo provided Parents transformed a room at Clarkston High School into a “Zen Zone” to help students cope with final exams. “We hope to give students a cool space to relax and de-stress during exam week, but more importantly, we’re sending a message […]
Clarkston Board of Education welcomed Stefanie Crane to her first board meeting, Jan. 14, after her election in November to a six-year term. “Our school board members spend countless volunteer hours working to create a learning environment where students, staff, and families are challenged, healthy, engaged, safe, and supported,” said Superintendent Shawn Ryan, recognizing January […]
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against the the Clarkston Education Association (CEA) and Michigan Education Association (MEA) in their appeal of a Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) order. The Jan. 10 ruling upheld the MERC order in favor of Clarkston teacher Ron Conwell, who was in a labor dispute with the teachers’ union over […]
Street Parking Reminder from The City Manager Jon Smith. With snow predicted for this weekend and next week, I though it appropriate to remind vehicle owners that parking is prohibited on all City streets and in City-owned parking lots from 2 AM to 6 AM from December 1to April 1. Violators are subject to towing. […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston added $2,839 to its General Fund savings account in fiscal year 2018, with $16,858 in parking fees playing a major role in that surplus. “The big story would be the new parking fund,” said Rana Emmons, CPA with PSLZ LLP, in her annual audit report to City Council, […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Lighthouse of Oakland County is merging with another non-profit group, but will continue to be a beacon of hope in the community, leaders say. “We believe bringing our organizations together will offer a broader and stronger response to economic disparity that will greatly benefit those we serve,” said Ryan […]