The Clarkston Farmers? Market has been held at Renaissance High School on Saturdays since June 23, but some would like to see the market move back downtown. ‘I think the [downtown Clarkston] atmosphere is better than a parking lot,? said Councilman Mike Sabol who has been talking with Clarkston Farmers? Market Manager Anissa Howard about […]
Brewers from all over Michigan faced off at the Third Annual Michigan Homebrew Festival, and the competition was fierce with over 800 beers entered into the contest. From pale ales to creamy stouts, Davisburg resident Mike Winnie had his work cut out for him as a judge of the best of the best beers at […]
This year’s Labor Day parade, sponsored by the Clarkston Rotary Club, is certain to draw a crowd. With almost 60 entries and Detroit Redwings? Karen Newman singing The Star Spangled Banner to kick off the event, it is no surprise that parade-goers are excited. At 10 a.m. on Sept. 3, crowds will line downtown Clarkston’s […]
To some, celebrating Labor Day may mean catching candy at a parade or warming up the grill for a backyard barbecue, but for local workers, commemorating Labor Day is about much more. ‘I celebrate it as a working man,? said Independence Township firefighter and union member Don Herbert. When Herbert thinks about Labor Day he […]
Before the end of the year, walkers crossing Sashabaw at Bowpointe may have an easier time getting to the other side of the road. After hearing complaints, McLaren’s Corporate Director of Facilities Management Dan Medrano along with Township Trustee David Lohmeier, County Commissioner Tom Middleton, and members of the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) […]
When it comes to stormwater, Clarkston has room for improvement, according to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Since the DEQ’s audit in June, the City was asked to correct eight issues. Many areas of improvement the DEQ cited were related to documentation. For instance flyers and brochures on the city’s Public Education Program (PEP) […]
Presumptive Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle doesn’t want healthcare, a pension, or retirement benefits. ‘I don’t need the money,? he said. ‘I’m already on a pension.? Rather than receiving the usual benefits for a full-time township employee, Kittle hopes to redistribute those funds elsewhere. ‘Instead of spending the money on me, from a benefit perspective, […]
There’s a plant ‘changing the ecology of Michigan,? said Wild Ones Linda Lapinski. The offending plant is phragmites, a reed that grows up to fifteen feet and has a feathery top. Phragmites Australis are considered ‘invasive? by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) because they are not native to Michigan, and the plants spread […]
The new butcher at Rudy’s Market intends to put Rudy’s meat counter a cut above the rest. Butcher Alan Feldbro said his ‘main goal is to continue the quality Rudy’s already has, expand its selection, and slash the prices.? Feldbro comes to Rudy’s after an eight-year retirement from his family business Feldbro Quality Meats, Fish, […]
Clarkston residents will hit fewer bumps while driving downtown because the city approved a bid of $35,280.50 from Asphalt Specialists Inc. (ASI) for road repairs. While the council was able to fund fixing cracks and holes in the roads, money for such projects may not be so easy to come by in the long term. […]