Dear Editor, As chairperson of the Clarkston Expo, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the participants of this annual event. It is estimated that over 1,000 people discovered the value of the local businesses at the Nov. 13 Expo. Given the current economic environment, it was a pleasant surprise to […]
Dear Editor, Every few years, we experience the retirement of a very large number of dedicated public servants; this is one of those times. The following officials have moved on: Sharron Catallo, Art Pappas, Nancy Strole, Dan Travis, Collin Walls, and Jim Wenger. Each, in his or her own way, has given time, energy, and […]
Clarkston Board of Education voted unanimously, June 24, to approve the district’s $75.65 million budget for 2013-2014. Revenues are budgeted at $75.27 million, a 2.51 percent increase over last year’s $73.42 million. Spending is expected to be $75.65 million, down 3.26 percent from $78.2 million last year. Transfers into the general fund from other district […]
15 years ago ? 1993 ‘Mayor, supervisor call for ‘board-on-board? meeting to iron out city-township contract? Clarkston Mayor Sharron Catallo and Independence Township Supervisor Dale Stuart agreed to meet to work out library, fire-protection, and other issues. Clarkston became a city a few months earlier, separating it from the township. ‘Turkey Tunes? Camille Sylvester, 5, […]
Seniors are invited for lunch at 12 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Independence Township Senior Center or meals will be provided seven days a week to homebound seniors. The same menu is used for both groups, according to Joanie Mendelsohn, Nutrition coordinator. She shared a couple of daily luncheon menus; vegetable lasagna, asparagus, salad, […]
Blake Lieder, a senior at Interlochen Arts Academy High School, has returned to his hometown of Clarkston for the summer. The singer and songwriter performed original and cover tunes during Concerts in the Park, June 28 in Depot Park. He is also performing every Wednesday, 7 p.m., at Mesquite Creek. The 17-year-old comes from a […]
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News Kathy Haefner wanted to bring the pastel colors from inside her home to her garden plantings. And she has been successful with her choices in creating a peaceful setting for her family and the wildlife that abound her property. Haefner’s garden will be one of six featured […]
Not such a happy ending An Independence Township man got a call, Nov. 10, about his stolen truck. The caller said he saw it parked in a vacant lot in Pontiac. The owner reported it stolen Aug. 23. When he found it, Nov. 11, all that was left was the frame, bed, and cab. His […]
The first significant snow fall hit the Clarkston area this week, during which several local drivers hit each other. ‘People don’t allow enough room and they’re going too fast for conditions,? said Sgt. Paul Bidinger, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Independence Township Substation. Deputies, Clarkston police, and Independence Township firefighters responded to 10 traffic collisions just […]
Players at Girls Lacrosse Camp learned the fundamentals and built onto the skills during camp last week. “They are having fun out here,” said Daneen Kincaid, head coach for the Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse team. “These kids pick things up so quickly. It is really fun to see.” The camp was held through Clarkston Community […]