Current and former players, colleagues, friends, family, and the community will honor recently retired Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Dan Fife on Friday, Dec. 14, at 6:20 p.m. before the Wolves take on Wayne Memorial High School. “Let’s pack the gym with students, current and former McGrath campers, alumni, colleagues, friends, and family to say thanks […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Considering future development of Clarkston, the empty lot at Main Street and Waldon Road sticks out to the Clarkston Planning Commission. Commission members agreed the 99,000-square-foot property, which was wooded before being made into a grass lot, should remain listed as residential in the new Master Plan Future Land […]
Dozens of Clarkston Wolfpack runners, Cubs, and friends got an early stary to Thanksgiving with a run downtown, Nov. 22. The annual Clarkston Totally Grassroots Turkey Trot 5K raised funds for the Smile Like Jen Phyle Memorial Scholarship, established at Clarkston High School in coordination with the Clarkston Foundation to honor her passion for life […]
Drew Moscovic cuts the ribbon with family, friends, and members of the community, welcoming them to the newly renovated and opened Drew’s Home of Clarkston, Dec. 2. Dick and Toni Moscovic launched the non-profit group to provide homes for adults with disabilities, working with Father Chris Maus and Knights of Columbus at St. Daniel Parish […]
Holcomb Road, between White Lake Road in Independence Township and Washington Street in Clarkston, will be closed for gas main repairs by Consumers Energy this weekend. The problem was first detected at a Holcomb Road residence, having trouble with their heat. Workers found the problem was with the gas supply to the house, and Consumers […]
Some seasonal thoughts: think local This, the last week of November, 2018 brings to mind two issues we hope readers will consider. Say, ‘Thank You.’ Give a shout of thanks to the Clarkston Community Schools district, administration, athletic department and athletes. Athletes on 2018-2019 squads have already given locals lots to cheer about — and […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor City Council voted 5-1 to appoint Jennifer Radcliff of Clarkston to the Historic District Commission. Mayor Eric Haven and council members Al Avery, Jason Kneisc, David Marsh, and Scott Reynolds voted “yes.” Haven made the nomination, citing Radcliff’s experience with Clarkston history as a historian and history advocate. “Her […]
Clarkston Road work City DPW placed and graded 12 yards of 21AA stone in the usually flooded low spot on Clarkston Road, just east of Main Street, but the measure is only a stop-gap, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. “It was a temporary step to allow people to get through there,” Smith said. This work […]
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award winner Jennifer Barrett, with Marie Clifford, interim executive director, at right, and at left, Gina Garavaglia, social media and event coordinator. Photo provided BY KATHY SHELTON Special to the Clarkston News When Jennifer Barrett’s grandmother passed, her family honored her memory by adopting every long-term care […]
With Andrea Schroeder heading to Lansing after a successful campaign for the 43rd District state representative seat, the Independence Township Board needs a new trustee. Applicants must have been a registered voter in Independence Township for at least 30 days. Trustee responsibilities include fiduciary management, attend township board meetings, and participate in board decisions. The […]