Clarkston’s sign ordinance allows political signs starting Friday, Sept. 7, 60 days before the November election. Political signs in the city are limited to 16 square feet, cannot exceed 10 feet in height, and cannot be placed on city property or city easements. They must be removed by Tuesday, Nov. 20.
At right, Anita Barksdale, RN, injury prevention coordinator with St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, helps Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader and his wife, Julie, install the car seat base correctly. Photo by Phil Custodio A car seat check clinic at Bowman Chevrolet, Aug. 27, was well-timed for Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader and his wife, Julie. […]
BY KIRSTEN ISBELL Clarkston News Intern Writer My Habitat Clarkston is an inspiring group of volunteers, a message Julie Nemeth of the MHC Steering Committee is sharing across the state. “Clarkston is truly setting the pace when it comes to community volunteerism, neighborhood revitalization and individual empowerment,” Nemeth said. “Our Clarkston model is inspiring communities […]
Jack and Reagan Rogers, with their parents Gary and Liz Rogers, show off their bridge-walking certificates. Photo by Phil Custodio Families enjoyed a final warm, summer day under blue skies and sun at the Labor Day Let’s Walk the Bridges in Depot Park event. Residents planned the family-friendly event as a new Labor Day tradition […]
Fans of our feathered friends shared notable sightings and stories of birds at their feeders, at the August meeting of the Clarkston-area Backyard Birders Club. Guest presenter Daryl Bernard, executive director of Seven Ponds Nature Center, shared useful tips for identifying birds in your backyard, described rare sightings in Michigan in recent months, and talked […]
But Morgan’s staying put, owner says BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Michigan Department of Transportation installed four metal signs on M-15 around 148 N. Main Street for a “site closure,” but current occupant Morgan’s Auto Repair isn’t going anywhere. “Site closure means they’re closing their file – there’s no more work to be done,” […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor City Council considered but declined a proposal to spend $10,000 in parking meter funds for more police patrols to slow speeders on Holcomb Road and M-15. “Is this a proper use of the parking fund – no, it is absolutely not,” said Council member Jason Kneisc. “It should not […]
Volunteers joined the Clinton River Watershed Council and Clarkston DPW workers in cleaning up the Mill Race banks in Depot Park, Aug. 22. They worked to remove existing vegetation and install an erosion-control mat on the west side of the stream, off Depot Road. They’ll be back on Saturday, Sept. 22, to plant about 2,000 […]
An aerial view of the show in progress. Clarkston High School finished a great week of Band Camp, Aug. 12-17. They worked very hard on their fall show in Tustin, Mich., for six days. They have over 160 members in the Marching Band which includes Color Guard. The show this year is entitled “Kinetic Sculptures.” […]
Tom Lowrie and other volunteers with Clarkston Area Optimists Club and Friends of Depot Park joined Clarkston DPW workers in installing additional playground equipment in Depot Park last week. The installation of the “cozy cocoon” continues their work to update and upgrade the playground. Photo by Phil Custodio