Martin and Tracy Warren along with son James are stepping up and opening their Clarkston home to hundreds of guests for the 2017 SCAMP Home Tour. Martin and Tracy bought their home in 2011 sight unseen and moved to Clarkston from California to be a part of the local community and to enjoy the serene […]
Ally Mann, Clarkston High School student, sings the National Anthem as Don Davis, Brian York, and Steve Percival raise the flag. Photos by Phil Custodio A patriotic crowd filled Lakeview Cemetery under blue skies to honor and remember those who fell fighting for freedom during the American Legion Post 63’s Memorial Day Service. The legion […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for an armed robbery suspect described as a white male, youthful looking, approximately 5’ 8” to 5’ 10” tall, between 140 and 170 pounds, with blue or green eyes, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and white latex gloves. The robber, who had a scarf covering his face, entered the […]
Clarkston High School’s top 2017 graduates were honored with awards and accolades at the annual Senior Scholars Breakfast, May 22, sponsored by Clarkston State Bank at the Fountains Golf and Banquet Center. In rank order, the senior scholars are Nathan H. Li, David J. Carpenter, Alyssa M. Harbaugh, Callista J. Keller, Madison M. Walker, Alison […]
Chris Blaine of Top Hat Masonry Repair, at right, leads rebricking work on 5 S. Main Street. Photo by Phil Custodio When work is complete on 5 S. Main Street, home of The Clarkston News, the building will be full brick on all four sides, just like it was when it was new in the […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer Independence Township Board voted, May 16, to approve a $98,748 budget amendment for the Parks, Recreation, and Seniors Department. The money comes out of a $300,000 surplus predicted for the department at the end of 2017, Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director Derek Smith said, which is similar to […]
Food fans filled the entire Neiman’s Family Market parking lot at Dixie and White Lake Road, May 19, for the second annual Food Truck Rally. Hosted by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Network, the event featured 16 food trucks and live entertainment. Photo by Phil Custodio
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Expansion plans for the Clarkston Mills stalled after City Council voted to reject a request to rezone 42 W. Washington from residential to commercial. “This has been going on four or five weeks – it’s a difficult decision,” said Council member Sue Wylie, who voted against rezoning at the […]
From left, executive chef Mike deBruin, Tony VanHulle and sous chef Calen Pepera of The Fed Community interview an applicant on the front deck of their new restaurant at 15 S. Main Street. The farm-to-table eatery, the former Clarkston State Bank, is expected to open by the end of June or beginning of July, VanHulle […]
Closed Memorial Day The Clarkston News office at 5 S. Main Street will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. Deadline for classified ads is Friday. Tedder office hours State Rep. Jim Tedder’s open office hours include Friday, May 26, 4-5:30 p.m. at Leo’s Coney, 6325 Sashabaw Road. “I am committed to making government […]