Delaying a repair could wind up costing the Clarkston more taxpayer funds. In December 2013, City Manager Carol Eberhardt and DPW Forman Jason Miller told city council a manhole needed to be installed in the Mills Race, a creek that runs behind the Clarkston Mills Malls. Eberhardt said, Monday, the reason the work was a […]
Clarkston officials are considering publishing public notices in an out-of-town newspaper. City Manager Carol Eberhardt told city council, March 10, The Oakland Press was interested in publishing legal notices for the city. ‘I will tell you they want our business and are preparing a contract for us,? she said. Eberhardt said The Oakland Press has […]
The wooden bridge spanning a stream through Depot Park has been a source of conflict between City Manager Carol Eberhardt and watchdog resident Cory Johnston. Johnston, who is a structural engineer, claimed the bridge was more rebuilt than repaired and should meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Johnston, who submitted a Freedom of Information Act […]
The Detroit area–which includes Clarkston’is just 9 ? inches away from breaking a record for the all-time snowiest winter. ‘We have recorded 84.1 inches so far this winter and the record for Detroit is 93.6,? said Rich Pollman, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in White Lake. He added that it remains unclear if any […]
We all make mistakes. We don’t live in a perfect world, and it would be pretty boring if we did. Sometimes when you make mistakes you just need to admit it, apologize and hope you can move forward. Media is referred to as the fourth estate for a reason. It’s our job, and just a […]
Clarkston dentist Jeff Roeser, new SCAMP board president, is optimistic about his first big job leading the search for a new executive director when Donna Clancy retires in August. North Oakland SCAMP Funding Corporation, the name of the board overseeing SCAMP, has created a list of qualifications for the new executive director. With an annual […]
A near record winter on tap for the Detroit area will benefit some species of wildlife, increase water levels and knock down the number of some pesky insects. According to the National Weather Service in White Lake, Detroit has seen its second snowiest winter and the Flint its fourth. Less than 10 inches must fall […]
Cory Johnston is fighting back after City Manager Carol Eberhardt alleged he was stalking her and said she feared for her safety. Johnston hired an attorney after Eberhardt made comments he felt hurts his professional career and reputation. Johnston’s attorney Fred Butters said he submitted a Freedom of Information Act request around Feb. 21 and […]
Independence Township Board of Trustees voted to increase water rates by about 12 percent on March 4. The increase will come in two rounds-one effective March 16, 2014 and the other effective March 2015. Residents must be feeling the pinch after the board just raised sewer rates by 17 percent in February. Township Treasurer Paul […]
City resident Cory Johnston wants a public apology for comments made about him by Clarkston City Manager Carol Eberhardt. Johnston sought legal council from Southfield attorney Fred Butters because he believes Eberhardt’s comments could damage his reputation and professional career. Eberhardt said in an email to The Clarkston News, Feb. 13, several people had come […]