The public will get a chance to weigh in on proposed Sashabaw Road development projects. The Independence Township Board of Trustees scheduled a public hearing on the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority plan for Nov. 22. Richard Carlisle, of Carlisle Wortman, advised at the township board’s Oct. 17 regular meeting that the hearing be set […]
Over the past few weeks, some have called on the Clarkston News to give its endorsement to certain issues. The paper has been in town for decades, so it would make sense for it to take a stand on important issues in the community, to tell people what it thinks about them. I wish the […]
The Clarkston Union was closed Saturday ‘for electrical service,? the sign said. That was true, but the electricity came from some of Clarkston’s most famous residents, home for their wedding day. Kid Rock, celebrating a series of wedding ceremonies with his wife, Pamela Anderson, chose the Clarkston Union as the place for his latest. ‘Out […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor As the showcase of local business, the Clarkston Expo is a great place to learn all about what local shops, stores, and restaurants have to offer. This year, the Expo’s 20th anniversary, learning could win you tickets to a Detroit Red Wings Game. ‘Guests at the Expo will be […]
Jessica Bennink, formerly of Clarkston, died suddenly and unexpectedly Oct. 7. Her family is still deeply grieving, but wanted to share their memories of her and thank their friends here, several of whom came out to Missouri for the funeral, for their condolences. ‘She was a real free spirit,? said Sjef Bennink, Jessica’s father. ‘She […]
Tables filled with bottles of wine and plates of food awaited a crowd of tasters Wednesday, all holding their plastic sampling plates with built-in goblet holder. Over 400 peeople strolled through Bordine Nursery at the Clarkston Rotary Club Fall Wine Tasting, sampling wines from all over the world, as well as cuisine from local restaurants. […]
Conditions are improving in New Orleans, but there’s still much work to do. ‘There’s been a vast improvement since last time,? said Stanley Garwood, volunteer with the North Oakland Disaster Relief Team. ‘But there are still huge malls, high rises, and houses that are vacant.? Garwood, his wife, Kathy Garwood, and 13 other volunteers travelled […]
When Linda Romanowski joined the First Congregational Church in Clarkston about eight years ago, she found the connection for which she was searching. As a direct descendant of a Mayflower pilgrim, she and the church share a common heritage. She has used her research into her ancestor, Edward Doten, an original signer of the Mayflower […]
So far, Rotrarian Joel DeLong has collected 120 pairs of shoes and boots for the Rotary Club’s Shoes for Kids program. But more is needed. ‘That’s about one-tenth of what we need,? said DeLong. He estimates that 515 children will need the shoes, boots, hats, and mittens offered that day, so about 1,030 pairs of […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor After 33 years, Tierra Fine Jewelry in downtown Clarkston is closing its doors. The downturn in the economy, increasing costs in overhead and taxes, construction, and changes in shopping habits over the past decade all have contributed to the decision, said owner Floyd ‘Buck? Kopietz. ‘I’d like to thank […]