City residents are getting a property tax refund after residents pointed out a budgeting mistake. “It’s not our money,” agreed Mayor Pro Tem Eric Haven at the June 13 meeting. “We made a commitment. We need to keep our commitment.” Clarkston City Council voted unanimously to reduce its 2016 operating millage rate from 12.5069 mills […]
If you do not subscribe and have a graduating senior, you may wanna head to the nearest store in town and get a copy of The Clarkston News. Our annual graduation section — with a ton of pictures — will hit the stands this afternoon!
After months of Freedom of Information Act requests, city resident Cory Johnston has compiled a list of almost $200,000 in spending he finds questionable by the City of the Village of Clarkston, but few satisfactory answers. “The city’s decisions at all levels often have little or no documented justification,” Johnston said. “Council resolutions have yet […]
City public hearing Clarkston City Council will have a public hearing on this year’s budget during its meeting on Monday, June 13, 7 p.m., at city hall, 375 Depot Road. Call 248-625-1559 for more information. July 4 parade The 2016 Clarkston Fourth of July Parade starts at St. Daniel Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on […]
Meredith Copland, Clarkston Teacher of the Year for 2016, is congratulated by her husband Scot Copland and their daughter Mia. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Foundation’s 2016 Teacher of the Year is Meredith Copland, Bailey Lake Elementary teacher. “I’m just so honored,” Copland said at the awards reception, May 25, at Clarkston Community Schools administration […]
Independence Township got great reviews from auditors Joe Heffernan and Chrystal Simpson at Plante Moran for the 2015 fiscal year audit. “An unmodified or a clean opinion on the financial statements,” Simpson told the township board at the May 24 board meeting. “That’s the highest level of assurance we can provide.” Trustee David Lohmeier said […]
Dawn Bastian, along with Dian Clark, places roses on graves of fallen veterans to the song “Faded Coat of Blue” during the Clarkston Memorial Day Service at Lakeview Cemetery. They were dressed in 19th century black veils and gowns, as mourners did after the Civil War. Photos by Phil Custodio A crowd gathered in Depot […]
Lower speed limit wanted Clarkston City Council voted unanimously, May 23, to call on the state to reduce the speed limit on Ortonville Road. The motion by Council member Eric Haven asked Michigan Department of Transportation, which is in charge of the M-15 state route, to lower the speed limit from 40 mph to 30 […]
The proposed city budget for fiscal year 2017 would increase its fund balance savings account by $18,874, from $156,270 to $175,144 by June 2017. This would be 27 percent of the budget, said Treasurer Caitlain Bentoski in her first budget presentation to Clarkston City Council, May 23. “It’s pretty much straight to the point – […]
With mild winter weather, ticks could be more prevalent this summer, which is why local doctors and veterinarians are urging residents to watch out while outside. “I think if you’re outside and you’re going in the woods or tall grass, you should screen yourself for ticks,” said Dr. Tim O’Neill of the Clarkston Medical Group. […]