Folks filled Depot Park on a sunny Sunday, May 7, for the 2017 Walk and Roll for SCAMP. Walkers, bicyclists, and some runners collected pledges for the annual fundraiser for the Clarkston summer camp program for kids with special needs. Photo by Phil Custodio
Alex and Evan Williams check out a corn snake from Kensington Metro Park. Kids learned about raising animals and plants, life skills, crafts and hobbies at the 4-H Discovery Day, April 29 at Springfield Oaks County Park. Educational hands-on experiences included information on joining 4-H and exhibiting at the Oakland County Fair.
Cathy Forst of Clarkston researched her great-great-grandmother Elizabeth Miller, who is buried in Lakeview Cemetery. Photos by Phil Custodio Seventh in a series on the families who helped build Clarkston and the descendants who still live here, carrying on their legacy. BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Cathy Phillips Forst’s great-great-grandmother Elizabeth Miller set a high […]
Potholes persist on Parview in Independence Township. “I live on that street and they are really, really bad,” said Tracy Mengyan. “I noticed in the Clarkston News article (‘Parview pothole,’ May 3) it was reported that a giant pothole was filled in. I thought I would send this picture I just took of one of […]
Johnny-on-the-spot, Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu was at work Monday afternoon and what did he see out in the parking lot of Mclaren hospital’s Clarkston campus? A five car fire. The Independence Township snapped these two pictures with his phone and sent them to us. Thanks, Doc! As of now, The Clarkston News has no details about this […]
This just in from the Road Commission and too late for our print edtion: The Road Commission for Oakland (RCOC) expects to close Ormond Road just north of Big Lake Road in Springfield Township for a culvert replacement project on Saturday, May 13. The project is weather-dependent and could be rescheduled to May 14. […]
Ed and Emily Dowd of Independence Township were strolling down Parview Street with their 5-year-old daughter Charlotte the other week when The Clarkston News was asking about bad roads. This pot hole was big, and we are happy to report, recently filled in. Thanks to the Dowds for sending us the photo and update!
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Investigation into a report of gun-brandishing teens over the weekend showed no gun was used. “The suspects involved have since been identified and investigated by police, revealing no firearm was actually brandished,” said Clarkston Schools Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “The item in question was a gray-and-black bottle of cologne. […]
New benches The city is considering new materials for new and replacement memorial benches in Depot Park, after a review by administration. Existing wood benches, which were commissioned by residents in memory of family members, are showing signs of wear and starting to fall apart, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. “We feel the best alternative […]
From left are Optimist Outstanding Student Citizens Joseph Mansour, Kendall Hine, Ciara Waggoner, Clare Nalepa, and Anthony Felix. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Five of Clarkston’s best and brightest earned Outstanding Student Citizen honors from the Optimist Club, April 26 – Joseph Mansour of Sashabaw Middle School; Anthony Felix, Everest […]