Pink welcomes new stylist

Pink the Salon, 7151 N. Main Street in Clarkston, welcomes Ashley Schulz. Originally from Goodrich, Schulz was recruited to work in Atlanta, Ga., for Van Michael Salon, Aveda’s busiest salon in the world. After completing VM’s extensive advanced education program, she has returned to Michigan. As one of VM’s top requested UPDO specialists, she also […]

Stimulus info meeting, April 4

Henry S. Woloson of Security Financial Management hosts a free informational meeting about the new federal stimulus law, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 7608 Dixie Hwy – Suite 100. “We will be discussing the market results of the first quarter of 2009 and the provisions and potential impact of the new law,” Woloson said. He […]

News in Brief

City meetings recorded After a request by Clarkston resident Tom Stone, Clarkston City Council meetings are now recorded and broadcast on Independence Television. City Hall was wired for broadcasts, but not used for long. Broadcast only requires portable video equipment now, however. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle said the township is happy to help. City […]

City spat unresolved despite many letters

Concerned citizen Cory Johnston has received flack from City Manager Carol Eberhardt over what she say is continual, unfounded criticism. Emails have been sent back and forth between Eberhardt, Johnston, and other council members over what Eberhardt calls negativity that is no good for the city. Johnston said he is just pointing out troubles he […]

Wolfpack Update

Cagers have conquered the Quarterfinals mountain and will be on their way to the semi-finals on Friday. They beat Flint Northern 70-67 on Tuesday night and will play Kalamazoo Central (24-1) in the semi-finals at Breslin Center in Lansing. Keep checking the Wolfpack Update for more details. * * * Lady Kickers tied their game […]

Were you shivareed as newlyweds?

Reviewing one of my Jottings of several years ago, the headline, ‘Our Chivaree? stopped me. Stop here, while I explain why chivaree is spelled differently above. At the time of that writing I searched for a single spelling of shivaree. I found more than one, and decided on chivaree ’cause I liked it best. A […]

A Look Back From The CNews archives

15 years ago – 1999 ‘Independence Elementary School it is!? From Ottawa Woods to Prairie Hills, New Horizon to Sweeping Pines, over 165 names for Clarkston’s new elementary school were submitted to the school board by community members. Independence turned up the most often in 33 entries. School board members chose Independence Elementary because it […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

With a stage production like ‘Peter Pan,? Clarkston drama students will be sure to put their best British-type accents to use ? Captain Hook’s evil threats just wouldn’t sound the same otherwise. I’ve been getting my fill of British accents myself, as my journey into entertainment free of cable television continues. I’ve enjoyed lots of […]

Goodrich Village

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH CUTTING OF NOXIOUS WEEDS ORDINANCE 141 VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO OWNERS OF LAND SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF GOODRICH, GENESEE COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: NOTICE is hereby given that all noxious weeds and/or grass found growing to a height greater than eight (8″) inches in height may be cut […]

Brandon Township

BRANDON TOWNSHIP SEYMOUR LAKE CEMETERY ANNUAL GROUNDS CLEAN-UP Seymour Lake Cemetery will undergo spring clean up in April, 2009. Please remove any personal artifacts, artificial flowers, wreaths and holders, Etc. that you wish to retain PRIOR TO APRIL 15, 2009 After April 15th, all winter remains including wreaths, grave blankets? and faded floral arrangements including […]