The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is investigating a complaint received in regards to soil erosion during the bridge construction job in Depot Park. The MDEQ confirmed it had received a complaint, and is in the process of ensuring all required permits were acquired in a correct and timely matter. The complaint was filed with […]
Award nominations Do you know someone who is doing things in our community and deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Community Award. The annual Awards Breakfast is Tuesday, May 19, from 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. at Clarkston Community Church. ‘We serve a complete and delicious breakfast, thanks to Brioni Caf? and Deli. It’s just a great […]
City Manager Dennis Ritter met with Clarkston Public Access Center (CPAC) Program Director Andy Reish to discuss taping and broadcasting City Council meetings on cable. ‘I showed him we had some equipment here and he came over and he evaluated it,? Ritter told the council at last Monday’s meeting. ‘He said that we can do […]
Having pled guilty to two charges of embezzlement, former Clarkston PTA officer Diane Weller has until 1:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 to pay back $26,400.83. ‘Then we’ll see how you’re doing,? said the Hon. Lisa Gorcyca, Sixth Circuit Court judge, at Weller’s Sept. 14 sentencing. ‘My main concern is the schools get their money […]
Clarkston choirs hosted the Clarkston Idol contest for students in grades K-12. Seventeen students in five divisions competed in the finals, Jan. 8, at Clarkston Junior High School. Springfield Plains Elementary student Abigail Mundy was voted Clarkston Idol in the Grade 5-6 Division. Her proud mom Gina Mundy sent us some pictures.
15 years ago – 2000 ‘Accident heightens concerns over Dixie intersection? Fears turned into reality for several motorists concerned about the Dixie Highway and Big Lake Road intersection after an accident sent two people to the hospital. ‘The heart of a champion, the spirit of a winner? When Chris and Gordon Wellsandt arrived in Windsor, […]
Jean Vallad said she doesn’t see herself as ‘a more important? member now that she’s chair of the Springfield Township Parks Commission. First elected 16 years ago, Vallad was recently selected to head the group when former chairperson Rich Parke announced his resignation, citing a cross-country, job-related move. ‘I see myself as one of seven […]
With three-quarters finished, Clarkston’s gridiron gand knew in order to beat Troy they needed intensity in their game. The Wolves brought it into the game and defeated the Colts last Friday, 25-21. ‘They played a great fourth quarter but we weren’t very good early,? said Clarkston Varsity Head Coach Kurt Richardson. ‘We have a lot […]
Each year we make resolutions to mark the beginning of something new. This time around it’s 2015. Many people make a vow to quit smoking or shed some pounds. Others, they vow to be more productive or successful. I don’t know about you, but I find it very overwhelming to think about all the things […]
Reader commends Rush for column Dear Editor, I’ve known Don Rush since he was a Wee Lad, having read his writings every since he began at the Clarkston News. Many times I have thought you were “nuts.” Other times I have thought you were “wise” beyond your years. In between I’d say “He’s smart as […]