Andrea’s Anecdotes A column by Andrea Beaudoin

I would just like to say how much I admire Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle for helping soldiers through their trying times despite his own personal tragedy, the passing of his son David, a veteran (see story on Page 1). Sometimes it’s the people who go through the front lines of any situation, and witness […]

Cameras in Depot Park?

Clarkston Medical Group’s Dr. Tim O’Neil donated $1,000 towards new security cameras for Depot Park, a gesture which City of the Village of Clarkston Manager Carol Eberhardt hopes will kick off a fund-raising effort. Eberhardt said more security is needed due to an increase in vandalism. ‘Should we continue to maintain and repair over and […]

Pond Tour a community effort

Clarkston’s first Pond and Water Garden Tour will give visitors a chance to explore unique settings at a variety of homes in Clarkston and Davisburg on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will benefit SCAMP, a five week summer camp for kids and young adults with developmental disabilities. Sponsored by Pond […]

Downtown videos wrap as M-15 work starts

State contractors are expected to finish work this week videotaping historic homes and businesses in downtown Clarkston. The Michigan Department of Transportation contracted with Finishing Touch Photos and Videos to record downtown buildings in advance of an upcoming $4.5 million project to resurface 8.6 miles of M-15 from Dixie Highway in Independence Township to Wolfe […]

Firefighter pulls heavy duty

Al Doran, Independence Township firefighter and owner of a heavy-rigger trucking company, recently donated a 20-foot tank usually used to store petroleum products to the Rochester Fire Department for special confined spaces training. Confined spaces training comes in handy during a variety of emergency scenarios that can occur in a home or workplace. Firefighters throughout […]

Strive’s picnic helps with activities

An upcoming picnic at Clintonwood Park will help disabled individuals get active with a variety of ‘adaptive sport? activities, July 20, from 3-6 p.m. Strive hosts the picnic which includes food, hand cycling, adaptive yoga, wheelchair hockey, lawn games and a variety of wheel chair sports are a few events featured at the picnic. The […]

State investigation started

After he was told Oakland County prosecutor’s declined to pursue charges, Cory Johnston of Clarkston thought legal issues he has with the city manager were over. ‘I have spent $2,500 on legal fees,? he said. ‘I am not spending anymore, and I am done with the city. I do think I have a civil case. […]

Road work descends on downtown

By Monday afternoon, several sidewalks on corners of downtown Clarkston streets had sidewalks and brick pavers ripped out and ready to be revamped. Some sidewalk areas in the city of Clarkston are being redone to make them compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Crews will remove and replace the curb and install stamped concrete. […]

Deadline corrected

It would have been deja vu for candidates interested in running for office in the City of the Village of Clarkston. A notice on the city’s website last week stated the filing deadline for candidates for the Nov. 4 election was July 24. The Clarkston News pointed out to city officials that the was incorrect. […]

Eight candidates vying for state representative seat

Clarkston area voters will narrow the field of candidates for state representative and other offices, and decide the future of the library and other issues in the Aug. 5 primary. Voters will narrow a field of eight candidates for Michigan District 43, a two-year term representing Independence Township, City of the Village of Clarkston, city […]