SCAMP, a camp for kids with developmental disabilities, will have to find someone to fill when Donna Clancy’s retires Aug. 18. Her choice for a perfect replacement? Someone who cares about SCAMP, someone passionate and caring, hardworking and organized. They need also be prepared for hard work and a deep commitment to the job. ‘Also, […]
In Part 2 of a series on Clarkston City Manager Carol Eberhardt, we list her resume for comparison with other candidates, as submitted for consideration for the position in 2013. Carol Eberhardt has degrees from Central Michigan University and the Center for Creative Studies. She was Clarkston village president, 1982-1986 and city council member at […]
By Andrea M. Beaudoin Clarkston News Staff Writer At just 23, Jordan Roth, a 2009 Clarkston High School graduate, has traveled the world. Next up is Poland-again. During his year and a half stay in the foreign land, Jordan will work for Delphi Automotive, an international supplier of automotive electronics and technology with locations in […]
Labor Day, a symbolic end of summertime, gave kids and adults one last chance for fun the day before school was called back to session. Sponsored by the Clarkston Rotary, the parade featured about 40 participants marching through downtown streets waving to spectators’some bearing treats on Sept., 2. The National Anthem kicked off the parade […]
Responses are mounting to articles posted in The Clarkston News regarding Freedom of Information in Clarkston. Outspoken Clarkston resident Cory Johnston said he is seeking legal advice from his attorney over accusations of mental illness and stalking by City Manager Carol Eberhardt, as reported by the News, “City manager breaks contact with News,” Feb. 19. […]
City of the Village of Clarkston Manager Carol Eberhardt says she is done with The Clarkston News. Eberhardt’s email, in part, states: ?…I have stopped reading the paper…Several people called, as well as stopped in the office voicing concern about his (Cory Johnston’s) mental state after his last letter. In my opinion he has crossed […]
A leaky 12-inch water main on White Lake Road near Andersonville Road will cost Independence Township more than $35,000. First reported on Jan. 8, the Independence Township Department of Public Works had to call a contractor to repair the leaking main because it required larger equipment than the department had. DPW Director Linda Richardson said […]
Independence Township Board of Trustees approved almost doubling sewer rates for local mobile homes residents. The Clintonvilla Mobile Home Park rate increase will be applied to 180 units of both single and double wide homes. In Independence Woods, the new rate will affect double wide units only. Township Treasurer Paul Brown said there are many […]
In North Korea if you disagree with the ‘dear leader? one execution method is death by a pack of starved dogs. Thankful you don’t live in North Korea? Although a bit of an extreme analogy, I wonder is America inching towards squashing freedom of speech. The evidence is everywhere. Guess what America. ‘The leader of […]
If you think winter has been rough for you, just imagine living like an animal outside. With deep snow and extreme temperatures, the well-below-zero winter has buried grass and other food sources in heavy drifts of snow. Like humans, animals need to eat more when it gets cold, but unlike humans they can’t get to […]