Tim Haller of Davisburg was recognized by FedEx Ground for achieving 10 years of safe driving. Haller, FedEx driver for 10 years, works out of the company’s Pontiac facility. *** Daniel J. Kelly of Independence Township was elected to Giarmarco, Mullins and Horton’s Board of Directors for a two-year term. A graduate of the University […]
Clarkston State Bank donated $500 recently to North Oakland Disaster Relief Team, raised through three months of casual Fridays. For several years, staff members get to dress casual in exchange for donations to local organizations, such as Lighthouse Emergency Services,Schlaugher Family Home, and American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This quarter, their donations will benefit […]
With millions spent or scheduled to improve Sashabaw Road, attention is now being refocused on Dixie Highway. Pat Kittle, Independence Township supervisor, invited business and property owners along the Dixie corridor to join him in sharing ideas for improving the area. ‘It’s the township’s oldest commercial corridor ? what can we do to make it […]
Concerts in the Park Clarkston’s Concerts in the Park series opens Friday, June 13, with the 80s tunes of Outer Vibe. Local talent starts about 6 p.m., with the headliner act hitting the stage at the gazebo at 7 p.m., performing until 9 p.m. The series contines on June 20 with Magic Bus, performing the […]
Clarkston Chrysler-Jeep will continue its commitment to northern Oakland County and surrounding areas when it becomes Clarkston Motors, Inc., on Wednesday, June 10, said Chuck Fortinberry, president. As a fully staffed pre-owned vehicle superstore, the new Clarkston Motors will offer a wide selection of high-quality certified and safety-inspected vehicles. Customers can continue to expect the […]
Oh, the times they are a-changin?. For the first time in Oxford Bank’s 125-year history, a woman will serve as chairman of the board. Last week, the bank’s board of directors voted to appoint 55-year-old Elba Township resident Karen Mersino as its chair. Mersino, who’s served on the board since 1999, will also chair the […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Board puts car perk decision in neutral? Independence Township officials driven to solve a car perk option wound up spinning their wheels at their June 1 meeting. The matter was eventually tabled after lengthy discussions and several failed motions. ‘Township ponders new hall, approves remodeling? The Independence Township Board of […]
Some say stories in The Clarkston News about all the issues happening in the City of the Village of Clarkston are nothing but negative. But we have just reported the facts, and the things going on are negative. A local leader has made comments implying I am personally at fault for ruining her life with […]
Tom Phipps collects donations in downtown Clarkston for the American Legion. Photo by Trevor Keiser.
Anne and her daughter Samantha Pytel enjoy Muffin’s with Mom at Independence Elementary, hosted by the school PTO. Photo submitted