Clarkston City Councilman Richard Bisio called for a new policy to handle “inappropriate” and “harassing” comments on social media. At the Jan. 12 city council meeting, Bisio said a new Facebook page ‘City of Clarkston – from the City Office? could ‘turn into another forum for off-point arguments about city policy or government, which may […]
Joe Luginski, who was re-elected mayor of Clarkston this past November, missed 11 of 25 meetings since March 2014, including the Dec. 8 meeting. Luginski said being mayor and a council member means more than showing up twice a month for council meetings. “People may not realize the personal time and time away from my […]
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is investigating a complaint received in regards to soil erosion during the bridge construction job in Depot Park. The MDEQ confirmed it had received a complaint, and is in the process of ensuring all required permits were acquired in a correct and timely matter. The complaint was filed with […]
Each year we make resolutions to mark the beginning of something new. This time around it’s 2015. Many people make a vow to quit smoking or shed some pounds. Others, they vow to be more productive or successful. I don’t know about you, but I find it very overwhelming to think about all the things […]
After a relatively warm winter so far, the new year has brought frigid temperatures and snow to the Clarkston area, and slick roads with it. “We had crashes scattered all over the township (Monday morning) from about 4:30 a.m. until about 7:30 ? Sashabaw, M-15, Clintonville, Dixie and White Lake,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Lt. […]
As 2014 came to a close, Independence Township still had $17,220 to fight invasive species in the area. At their Dec. 23 meeting, the township board approved a $10,055 payment on behalf of area organizations to expedite the process. In 2014, the township budgeted $20,000 for the project. Its purpose is combating invasive species, but […]
Those looking for information on the City of the Village of Clarkston’s website over the holidays were out of luck ? Villageofclarkston.org was down from Dec. 26 to at least Dec. 29. According to Go Daddy, the website provider, the page was down pending renewal or deletion. City Manager Carol Eberhardt said the previous administration […]
“Proceed as planned” was the opinion given to Independence Township after Supervisor Pat Kittle asked engineering firm Carlisle Wortman about the I-75 and Sashabaw Road improvement project. Even without a new hospital, construction in the area will include $4 million in improvements to the Sashabaw and Waldon Road intersection and the I-75 interchange. Work will […]
A My Habitat Home in Springfield Township is still about $25,000 short, but a local donor has stepped up and offered to match donations through the end of December. Julie Nemeth said the future homeowner, Shannon Chatman, needs a boost to provide her family a home. ‘She is doing everything right in her life and […]
A reader survey conducted on behalf of the Clarkston News and Penny Stretcher polled the 13,794 households that read CNews and discovered some major buying power in the area. Almost 6,000 residents plan to spend over $13.4 million on furniture and home furnishings. On home improvements and supplies 5,241 residents plan on spending $10.7 million. […]