Tree contractor Dan’s Excavating begins a two-week tree removal project along Sashabaw Road from I-75 to just south of Clarkston Road in Independence Township this week. The work will be along the road shoulder during the day, causing minimal traffic impacts, according to the Road Commission for Oakland County. A long-term Sashabaw Road project including […]
Clintonville Road work starting this week includes removing curbs and placing stone, Wednesday, Oct. 3; excavating right of way, Thursday, Oct. 4; stone right of way, Friday, Oct. 5; redi rock retaining wall installation, Saturday, Oct. 6; retaining wall installation complete, Tuesday, Oct. 16; pouring curb, Wednesday, Oct. 17; pulverize and fine grade Clintonville Road, […]
Steve Percival and “passengers” enjoy the fundraiser on Sept. 26 at Overtyme. Photo provided Steve Percival of Clarkston traded his mayor’s gavel for Gavin MacLeod’s role as captain of the Pacific Princess, at Bucks for Buses, Sept. 26. The annual fundraiser at Overtyme Grill and Taproom, this year with a Love Boat theme, helps Independence […]
After a change in plans, the North Oakland Disaster Relief Team (NODRT) is heading to Plymouth, Ind., to help residents get back into homes damaged when the Yellow River flooded this past February. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed for the trip, which will be Oct. 14-19. NODRT will provide transportation and accommodations at […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor A proposal to replace city attorney Thomas Ryan at Monday’s City Council meeting laid bare a political divide. “What makes this job difficult is the fracture or the splintered groups that operate within this city,” said Mayor Steven Percival at the Sept. 24 meeting. “It’s the secret squirrel society […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor North Oakland Disaster Relief Team is looking for volunteers for its upcoming trip to the Houghton and Hancock areas of Michigan to help with long-term recovery from this past summer’s flooding. Houghton and other areas were hit by 3-7 inches of rain, June 16, washing out streets, damaging homes, and […]
Clarkston Area Optimist Club President Chandler Fleming cuts the ribbon to dedicate the new archery range, with the help of fellow Optimists and Oakland County Parks and Recreation employees. Photo by Phil Custodio Oakland County Parks and Recreation and Clarkston Area Optimist Club dedicated a new archery field at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw […]
With Deputy-of the-Year awardee Kevin Harris are, from left, Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle, Trustee Andrea Schroeder, Lt. Larry Perry, and Optimist President Chandler Fleming. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Warm public relations with the help of frozen treats earned Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Harris the Clarkston Optimist Club […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Computer hackers enjoyed a $13,600 payday after a successful ransomware attack on Clarkston last week. The “cyber incident” happened last Tuesday, Sept. 11. City insurance made the payment on Thursday, and City Council met on the matter at a special meeting, Saturday. “In this case, the ransomware experts we […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston restaurateur Curt Catallo said the city’s paid parking program seems successful, but the $6,460 collected in parking fines last month is worrisome. “It’s surprised me, how much money that is,” Catallo said at the Sept. 10 City Council meeting. “I don’t like the optics of people fined for […]