Birth

Landon Lloyd Venner Glen and Stephanie Venner of Ortonville are proud to announce the birth of their son, Landon Lloyd Venner. Landon was born at 7:48 p.m., Feb. 25, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Big sister is Jordyn, 6. Proud grandparents are Tom […]

Anniversary

Short Donald and Beverly Short recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. The couple, childhood sweethearts, were married March 13, 1950 in Pontiac. Donald is the owner of Clarkston/Brandon Glass and Beverly is the owner of Lamplighter Gift Shop in Holly and the former owner of Beverly’s in Clarkston. Donald and Beverly have four children, Danny […]

Academics

The following local students have been named to the dean’s list at Grand Valley State University for the fall 2010 semester: Jill M. Docter, Sarah L. Harlow, and Kimberly R. Michal, all of Goodrich, and Lauren A. Allen, Corie L. Auger, Taylor L. Barton, Alexis Dickie, Thomas M. Gunnels, Patrick L. Herta, Kalyn L. Justice, […]

Independence Township

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following cases: Case #11-0003 Hambrick, Eric and Stephanie, Petitioners APPLICANTS REQUEST VARIANCE FROM ARTICLE III, DIVISION 24, SECTION 50-840 […]

Addison Township

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SCHOOL/SPECIAL ELECTION ON MAY 3, 2011 FOR TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON LAKE ORION COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT To the qualified electors of the Township of Addison, County of Oakland, and State of Michigan: NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON WILL BE OPEN: MONDAY, April 4, 2011 FROM […]

Addison Township

Township Of Addison Board Of Review Please Take Notice That The Addison Township Board Of Review Will Meet At The Addison Complex, 1440 Rochester Rd., (In Lakeville, Michigan) For The Purpose Of Hearing Appeals Of The Year 2011 Assessments Of Real And Personal Property And To Make Such Adjustments As The Board Deems To Be […]

Addison Township

NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS KROHN DRAIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special assessment amounts and the apportionment of costs of lands within the Krohn Drain Special Assessment District for maintenance of the Krohn Drain will be available for review on March 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Oakland […]

Sharing the spotlight

Dan Fife, Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach, shares a moment with the Wolves? 18th consecutive MHSAA District trophy with granddaughers Ellie and Addison. Photo by Larry Wright

Making Progress

In this week’s edition of your community newspaper, The Clarkston News, is the culmination of two months? work. Our annual Progress Edition, Trends 2011, showcases the vitality of our local business community. Over 40 area businesses participated this year and we are appreciative of their continued support, without which we could not keep the community […]

One last snowman of the season?

Owen and Kate Meyer of Clarkston enjoyed a recent warm winter day by creating Sunny the snowman. Adorned with all sorts of beachware, bucket for hat, sand molds for eyes and buttons, shovel for nose, they are ready for spring. Photo provided