A group of citizens attended a June 8 Clarkston City Council meeting to inform city officials they were gathering signatures to stop construction plans for improvements to city hall and the addition of a DPW garage. “We do not believe the city can afford this expense, and funds would be better used to continue to […]
With Independence Township on the hook for $32,700 for Oakland County Sheriff’s services after ending a cooperative agreement with Brandon Township, Supervisor Pat Kittle asked if Clarkston Community Schools could help out. Since 2005, the township has footed the bill for two liaison officers, both sheriff’s deputires, in the school district. ‘The total cost for […]
City Manager Carol Eberhardt told City Council she was protecting attorney-client privileged information when refusing to answer CNews questions regarding calls from the city attorney. ‘In Phil Custodio’s column this week (“Knowledge is power,” May 6), he took umbrage with the fact that I said I couldn’t remember what I talked to the city attorney […]
Citing parking problems and the increasing number of events in downtown Clarskton, City Council approved a slate of new and revised fees and fines. Fines approved at the May 11 council meeting include: $35, parking facing traffic; $100, parking in front of fire hydrants; $50, blocking crosswalk, sidewalks, alley or driveways; $100, parking in a […]
Residents concerned about a storage area used by the City of the Village of Clarkston near the stream in Depot Park have nothing to worry about, City Manager Carol Eberhardt said. The city Department of Public Works cleaned the site up anyway. “Every year in the spring when Jason (Miller) gets equipment back there, he […]
A $5 million road construction projects starts this week on Sashabaw Road in Clarkston. ‘Travelers in the area should plan for delays,? said Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle. The township sent every resident and business an informational card explaining project details. Dual left hand turn lanes on are being added to east bound Waldon. A […]
Part Two in a series about heroin and its impact on local families. Everyone treated Kim Moultrup like she had leprosy when she sought help for her teenage daughter who was hooked on heroin. Her daughter was a beautiful Clarkston High School cheerleader. A girl you would never look at and think was a drug […]
The Friends of the Veterans Treatment host their annual fund raiser, July 19, at Pine Knob Golf Course. Last year, they raised over $100,000. Those who wish to participate can have fun playing golf, sponsoring a hole or being one of the major program sponsors, said Pat Kittle, Independence Township supervisor and supporter of the […]
As Father Benjamin Morin was laid to rest last week, Nurse Joyce Kohlman wanted to make sure his story was told. ‘He had a great sense of humor,? Kohlman smiled. ‘He was very kind, and he will be missed.? Morin, who passed away on April 23 at Columbiere Center in Springfield Township at the age […]
A new expansion to Clarkston’s administrative building could cost up to $568,000. The most expensive of three proposals includes improvements to bathrooms and more room to hold ‘private” meetings at city hall, according to the proposal presentation made by Facilities Committee member Jim Brueck. Clarkston City Council approved $23,000 for architectural drawings from James Renaud, […]