By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor At the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting on July 10, the board appointed the leadership positions for the 2023-24 school year. Greg Need was named the new president, taking over for Kelli Horst, while Elizabeth Egan, Stefanie Crane, and Cheryl McGinnis will continue in their roles as […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When Rudy’s Market closed in Sept. 2021, plans were made at that time to have the 9 South Main location reopen in two years’ time as a restaurant. After Rudy’s owners Robert Esshaki and Chris Thomas then bought the old Clarkston News building at 5 South Main, plans were […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Summer vacation began just a bit later for Brendan Verbeke, and he was fine with that. During the week of June 19-23, Verbeke made his way to Atlanta for the Skills USA National Competition in carpentry, a week-long event involving team building activities, networking with industry professionals, and an […]
Visitors to the city’s Mill Pond and Depot Park are politely asked to not feed the ducks and geese. Bread and other human foods can be very harmful to their digestive system and cause other issues. “Additionally, we do not want to encourage their presence in the city, which has led to a significant increase […]
Ava Garavaglia, of Davisburg, waves her United States flag as she awaits the start of the Clarkston 4th of July Parade on Main Street. See more photos of the parade and Independence Fest inside this week’s print edition on pages 5, 8, and 23. Photo: Tom Garavaglia
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor After seven years as the director for Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors (ITPRS), Derek Smith left in June for a similar position in Northville. Also a former member of the township’s Safety Path Committee, Smith said in leaving, he’ll miss the people he connected with on a regular […]
By Joette Kunse Special to the Clarkston News Cathy and Michael Mooney’s garden will be one of the six gardens featured on the 2023 Clarkston Garden Walk next Wednesday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Clarkston Garden Walk is sponsored by the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club. The Mooneys moved from Cascade […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Back in May, Clarkston resident Susan Bisio’s request for public records regarding the Millpond Inn Bed and Breakfast, located at 155 N. Main Street, led to a Freedom of Information Act request and subsequent lawsuit against the city. The lawsuit was settled June 26 in the amount of $8,974.25 […]
Eliana Moore tests her skills on the Robo Surfer July 1 at Independence Fest, held at Clintonwood Park. More photos on page 5 in this week’s paper. Photos: Matt Mackinder
Clarkston man accused of damage at Orion Township liquor store Oakland County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the case of a Clarkston man accused of throwing an object through a window at a liquor store in Orion Township. Deputies went to Lee’s Wine and Liquor, 3775 S. Baldwin Road, at 8:14 a.m. on June 28 […]