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Haven to run for mayor
Clarkston City Council accepted the resignation of Council member Eric Haven, Monday night. Haven resigned his seat, which included the position of mayor pro tem, in order to run for mayor, he said. He was also the council representative on the Planning Commission. The council voted unanimously to appoint Council member Susan Wylie the new […]
Attorney warns of financial hit if info released
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Sooner or later, the 18 documents at the heart of the Bisio vs. City of the Village of Clarkston lawsuit will be released, said Mayor Steven Percival. But not immediately, as the City Council voted 6-0, Monday night, to defeat a motion to release them. James Tamm, attorney provided […]
Bridge work
The bridge in Depot Park is set for renovation after City Council approved work on it, Monday night. The project will include replacing the bridge retaining wall with a natural boulder wall, and reworking the geo-grid paver approaches. The existing flower beds on both sides will be removed by city DPW workers, and the light […]
R&R outdoors for veterans
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When veterans need a break, American Sportsmen For Veterans is there to take them fishing, hunting, or just enjoy the outdoors. “It’s all about showing appreciation to the ones who really deserve it,” said Glen Venner, who founded the non-profit group with Ed Steele. “It’s been very humbling, and […]
House race information points to state problems
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When Mark Danowski of Davisburg read the story “State rep campaign turns negative” about state rep candidate Jose Aliaga, in the July 11 Clarkston News, he knew there was more to it. “I thought, what a shame they don’t know the real story behind DHHS (Department of Health and […]
SAGA OF SERENA: Closing time
A column by Serena Stauffer As summer begins to wrap up, my time with The Clarkston News is coming to a close and I’m preparing to say goodbye to the first internship of my journalism career. The experience and knowledge I’ve gained throughout my time working here has been immeasurable, and I’ll forever be indebted […]
Jiving in the park
People fill Depot Park for the Magic Bus concert, the last in the 2018 Concerts in the Park series, July 20. Photo by Diana Casetti, FAA Certified Remote Pilot (Drone)
No to hate
Chestnut Hill Farms residents Sherry Wiltse, at left, and Debra Lemanski scrape and repaint their neighborhood sign, which was spraypainted with a swastika and other symbols sometime during the night of July 9. Photo by Phil Custodio Oakland County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating two juvenile suspects in the spray-paint vandalism case in the 5500 block […]
Golf outing for Drew’s Home
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Golfers can help local individuals with disabilities live in a home of their own at the fifth annual Golf Tournament benefitting Drew’s Home of Clarkston. The Knights of Columbus of St. Daniel Catholic Church is sponsoring the golf outing on Sunday, July 29, at The Fountains Golf Course, 6060 […]