Clarkston is getting a new treasurer, its fourth in three years. City Manager Dennis Ritter and former Treasurer Jan Gillespie interviewed Sandra Barlass for the position. A second interview was conducted with Mayor Joe Luginski. All three feel Barlass is good for the job. ‘I think we’re going to be very pleased with her abilities, […]
When school starts on Tuesday, Clarkston Elementary students will see a familiar face in a new role. Brian Adams has stepped into the position as principal after being interim principal for most of last year and after teaching there for the last 10 years. He said being interim principal really helped with the transition as […]
To the editor: (In response to, ‘Month in and month out, we cannot continue to spend more,? by Greg Tankersley, The Citizen, Letters to the Editor, page 7, Jan. 19). For another consecutive year, Goodrich has received a ‘clean? audit report (‘Village of Goodrich receives ‘clean? audit report, The Citizen, page 4, Jan. 19). Goodrich […]
To the editor: (Editor’s note: the following letter was sent to Brandon School Board members and re-printed with permission of the author.) Dear school board members, I recently retired from the Brandon School District after 32 years of service. During that time of service, besides teaching at the high school and middle school, I was […]
Clarkston Rotary Club hosts the Labor Day Parade, 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 5, on downtown Main Street. Karen Newman, singer for the Detroit Red Wings, sings the National Anthem. Parade route is Church Street to Main Street, north through downtown Clarkston to Miller Road. Call 248-625-9741. Also in honor of Labor Day, Clarkston News office […]
City Mayor Joe Luginski named Councilman Chuck Inabnit, planning commissioners Jen Detkowski and Mike McGraw, City Manager Dennis Ritter, and city resident Dale Strnad to the Streets Committee. The committee will study ways to make city streets safer for pedestrians and drivers.
William and Katie (Sanford) Hamilton announce the birth of their sons, Alexander Ray and Andrew Jacob. The identical twins were born at 9:41 a.m., Nov. 21, at Evans Community Army Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. They weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces and 5 pounds, 1 ounce, respectively. Both were 19 inches long. Big brother is […]
Robert and Danielle (Courtney) Hardenburg of Davison are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Nolan Bradley Pierce Hardenburg. Nolan was born at 10:49 a.m., Dec. 12, at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 and 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Tony and Kim Courtney […]
Knights of Columbus Council 5436, 5660 Maybee Road, hosts it second annual Car Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, rain or shine. All cool cars are welcome, with trophies for select class winners. The event includes Chevy Volt test drives, food, beer, entertainment, and games for kids. Admission is $15. Proceeds go to the […]
Helping Hearts Helping Hands hosts its First Annual Fall Fundraising Frenzy Week: ? Donate a Dollar bins around Clarkston, Sept. 4-10; ? Culver’s of Clarkston, 6-8 p.m., on Sept. 5, 10 percent donated to Helping Hands; ? Big Boy, Sept. 7, 50 percent donated on request; ? Dollar Drive, Laptop Giving Day, Sept. 9, donate […]