There’s been plenty of golf balls driven, laughter and money raised over the last 29 years for one of Clarkston’s favorite organizations — SCAMP. And next week golfers will hit the links again to have fun and help kids. The 30th Annual SCAMP Golf Classic is Sept. 8, at Fountains Golf & Banquet. All proceeds […]
Tatyana Berger checks out the eclipse through a set of safety glasses. Photos by Phil Custodio BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer Short of a total eclipse of the sun, the moon’s shadow still cast an 80 percent shadow on Clarkston, Monday afternoon. Residents gathered outside their homes and businesses for a look at […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Gate closed and free of workers and trucks Monday morning, the historic Bailey house may be enjoying a reprieve from its scheduled demolition. “Quite a bit happened over the weekend,” said Sam Moraco of Independence Township, who has called for preservation of the 150-year-old building on Sashabaw Road, north […]
The suspect in a Springfield Township murder was believed to have been found in Holly after a statewide search, Tuesday morning. Detectives found a body believed to be Steven Kelvin Wilkerson, 15, the victim’s grandson, on railroad tracks in the Village of Holly, after the body was struck by a passing train, police said. Oakland […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The state Freedom of Information Act is clear to the Michigan Townships Association and Michigan Municipal League – it doesn’t apply to “agents” of local government, they say. “Any proper interpretation of the FOIA statute must be based on its plain language, under which (Clarkston city attorney Thomas) Ryan […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer A new food truck series has started up in Clarkston and the next is Thursday, Aug. 31, 5- 8 p.m. “There’ll be different vendors every week, some of them will be the same,” said event sponsor Tara Hansen at the Aug. 16 rally. “We’re hoping to have around […]
Cory Johnston is the newest member of the city Historic District Commission. The city received a resignation letter from Historic District Commissioner Rhiannon Cherwak, saying she was too busy, as well as a letter from Mayor Steven Percival appointing Cory Johnston to the HDC, effective immediately through June 30, 2020, said City Manager Jonathan Smith […]
Traffic lights will be reprogrammed to stay active later in the evening, after City Manager Jonathan Smith met with Michigan Department of Transportation officials, Aug. 14. “It was a good meeting with MDOT – we’ll try to keep doors open with them,” Smith said. “They were very cooperative and understanding of what we’re trying to […]
Phragmites contract City Council voted unanimously to award a contract for phragmites treatment to Cardno, a global infrastructure and environmental services company, for $5,125 over five years, $1,025 per year. Cardno is also used by Independence and Brandon townships. Bids were also received from Plantwise for $5,050 for five years. Requests for quotes were sent […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston Community Schools invites Clarkston residents to attend their community gathering, Aug. 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to learn about the Clarkston for Life well-being campaign. The Clarkston for Life campaign is based on research showing a person’s well-being directly relates to better educational outcomes, higher […]