Though attorneys for the City of Clarkston and ‘Union Joints? owners Curt Catallo and Ann Stevenson originally disagreed on legal language before the final approval for a coffee shop at 148 N. Main could be granted, the two attorneys agreed on language last week. The two attorneys came back before the city council on June […]
During a Clarkston City Council meeting, June 10, Don Rush was blamed for intentionally holding a legal notice from being published. City Manager Carol Eberhardt claimed the long-time Sherman Publications Assistant Publisher intentionally held a notice which was mandated to be published at least 15 days before a city council meeting May 27. ‘Don Rush […]
City of Village of Clarkston has lots of cash in its savings account ? almost $300,000. One resident said money should be given back to taxpayers, but officials said the money needs to be spent on projects the city postponed for years during economic decline. City Attorney Tom Ryan said most auditors would say a […]
On Aug. 5, voters will decide the future of Clarkston Independence District Library. During a visit last week, patrons shared some their thoughts on what the library means to them. ‘The library is a great place for everyone, but especially kids,” said Yajaira Gonzales. “Kids going to the library means they get to enjoy books, […]
A group of students from Darlene Roche’s 8th grade class at Clarkston Junior High School spent a day in downtown identifying storm drains and painting them with a fish symbol as part of an Academic Service Learning. The fish symbol came with a message, “No dumping drains to rivers.” In addition to Depot Park, the […]
Some say stories in The Clarkston News about all the issues happening in the City of the Village of Clarkston are nothing but negative. But we have just reported the facts, and the things going on are negative. A local leader has made comments implying I am personally at fault for ruining her life with […]
Part four in a series on prescription drug abuse The abuse of prescription drugs touches people from all walks of life, including young people. Doctors across the country are readily prescribing a variety of addictive drugs to adults and children alike. Drugs are being used to treat numerous ailments from pain to conditions like Attention […]
‘The relay for life is an opportunity for all of us to be the change, the difference,? Dree Chartier told a large crowd at Relay for Life in Clarkston on May 17, an event to raise money for cancer. ‘We are here to support each other,? said Chartier. ‘We make this a special event for […]
Part three in prescription drug abuse series Joe (identity changed), a white collar worker and prescription drug abuser, is not alone. He is among millions Americans addicted to prescription medication. ‘You have no idea how strong you are until you have faced something tough,? said Jim Evans of Clarkston, a nationally renowned addiction expert. Since […]
Spring is the perfect time to clean up your yard and house. Residents can drop off hazardous and non-hazardous waste during a community Clean-Up Day on June 7 at the Independence Township DPW. Residents will pay a reduced fee for dropping off waste, thanks to $30,000 in funding approved on May 13 by the Independence […]