About eight years ago, Wanda Lohmeier enrolled in a self-defense class that changed her perspective on woman’s issues. That new insight, said Lohmeier, prompted her to apply for and ultimately accept a volunteer position on the newly formed Woman’s Commission for Oakland County. The idea for enrolling in the class back then, said Lohmeier, a […]
The Clarkston Police say they need nearly $23,000 in budget revisions to keep vehicles on the road, pay officers, and replace failing equipment. A proposal submitted by Police Chief Dale LaCroix at Monday’s city council meeting outlined the reasons for a 9.3 percent increase over last year’s allocations: ? $4,330 to cover an increase in […]
Rob Bondy says walk-in business at his downtown Clarkston office decreased more than 60 percent when city officials told him to take his sign down. He’s not alone. Last June, every business in the city received a letter stating that sandwich board signs were an ordinance violation and had to be removed from public right-of-ways. […]
Who gets paid for overtime and when? That was the issue of debate in Clarkston last week as the financially strapped city put its Department of Public Works (DPW) payrolls under the microscope. ‘The council has no idea if we’re paying a lot, a little, what for, or why we’re doing it,? said Councilman Cory […]
Nearly $20,000 in scholarship money sits waiting for high school seniors who live or attend school within the Clarkston School District boundaries’perfect grades not required. The scholarships, sponsored by a number of local businesses and community organizations and facilitated by the Clarkston area Chamber of Commerce through a common application, are awarded based on varying […]
In Clarkston, a daunting task lies ahead as the city council prepares to search for the person’or persons’who will fill the shoes of retiring city manager, clerk and treasurer Art Pappas. Replacing Pappas won’t be easy; he’s as much a part of the half-square mile, 962-resident town as Depot Park and the clock on Main […]
An Oxford man police say stole expensive electronic equipment from Clarkston High School while his son competed in a wrestling tournament Feb. 2 was arrested Saturday by Independence Township police. Todd Lloyd Griffin, 38, was arraigned in 52-2 District Court Tuesday on charges of larceny, with an alternate charge of larceny in a building. Police […]
Clarkston residents Aston Anderson and his dad, John, were at Clarkston High School Feb 2 to watch Ashton’s uncle, Matt Vandermeer, wrestle at the Macomb/Oakland County Duals. Photo by Laura Colvin
If it’s almost time to send the little one off to preschool, but you’re not sure which of the many options is right, Clarkston-area Mothers and More is planning an event designed to help decide. On Feb. 28, Mothers and More will host representatives from more than 20 public and private schools during its Preschool […]
Know of a person, business or group that deserves recognition for the hard work and contributions they make to the community? The Clarkston area Chamber of Commerce wants to hear about all the local unsung heroes as it begins accepting nomination for the 23rd annual Clarkston Community Awards. ‘People misunderstand that you have to be […]