Charles Gray Robertson III, at right with neighbor and Clarkston genealogist Tom Stone, on Robertson Court, named after his family. Photo by Phil Custodio Sixth 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 Gangs roamed the […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer Extra costs for electricity at Brady Lodge led to a $3,180 project overrun. Brady Lodge’s electricity cost the township a total of $31,763. In addition to electricity, the electrical work included dimmers for ballroom light switches, variable fan controls for ballroom switches, electrical circuits for a security system, […]
From left are the Optimist Club’s Outstanding Student Citizens Erica Walker, Taylor Henwood, Sean Alanarie and Maggie Walkowiak. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston Area Optimists Club honored four Outstanding Student Citizens at its March 29 breakfast meeting, Maggie Walkowiak of Andersonville Elementary; Taylor Henwood of Clarkston Elementary; Sean Alanarie […]
Easter egg hunt Clarkston United Methodist Church is hosting their community egg hunt this Saturday at 2 p.m. Hunt for more than 3,000 eggs, enjoy refreshments and have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Due to construction at the church, the egg hunt will be on the field at Renaissance High School, 6558 Waldon […]
The assembled student body of Bailey Lake Elementary cheer for teacher Meredith Copland, who was just named Oakland County’s elementary teacher of the year. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock had a book to read to the student body assembled in the Bailey Lake Elementary cafeteria during […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer For Clarkston parent Linda Kisabeth, starting the school year before Labor Day spoils prepaid vacation plans. “I may be one, but I’m sure there’s others out there who are negatively affected,” Kisabeth said at the March 27 Board of Education meeting where the school board voted unanimously to […]
Gustavo Leon Angel, a 19-year-old Clarkston resident, was killed the morning of Friday, March 24, in a single-vehicle accident. Oakland County Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the fatal crash on southbound Clintonville Road north of Waldon in Independence Township. The crash occurred at about 3:22 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office. Angel was driving a […]
City officials say a new crosswalk sign on Main Street at Church Street is a first step to making M-15 safer for pedestrians. “It’s very much a busy crosswalk. We felt something was needed more than markings,” said City Manager Jonathan Smith. “The goal is to protect pedestrians. It’s something at least to try, a […]
Open house meeting on Sashabaw Road work Independence Township and Road Commission for Oakland County will host an open-house informational meeting on Sashabaw Road inprovements between I-75 and DTE Music Theater. The meeting, also in partnership with Michigan Department of Transportation, will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 17, at Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon […]
Members of the community are set to place blue pinwheels at their businesses and homes to raise awareness of child abuse and prevention. Business and community leaders met with Clarkston Area Youth Assistance at the Clarkston Mills, March 31, to kick off CAYA’s Pinwheels for Prevention drive for April, Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. […]