A proposed state law offers new hope for the proposed $303 million McLaren hospital in Independence Township. State Sen. Randy Richardville, Republican senate majority leader from Monroe, introduced Bill 1037 last week to change certificate-of-need rules. The certificate-of-need process, created by the state to prevent increased health care costs through unneeded beds, is overseen by […]
At Monday nights council meeting, Mayor Joe Luginski announced the way City of the Village of Clarkston conducts business is illegal. Luginski said city auditors informed the city of the problem last week. The errors are not intentional, however, Luginski said. ‘We are just a group of volunteers,? he said. According to City Clerk Sandy […]
With an flu season almost upon us and a variety of viruses sweeping the globe, keeping yourself and your family healthy can be challenging. In the beginning of September, the D-68 respiratory virus swept through several states. Oakland County Health Division Manager Kathy Forsley said there are confirmed cases in the county. Several hospitals in […]
When downtown business owner Kevin Harrison was asked to take the helm as president of the Chamber Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, he was surprised. “I feel blessed to be on the board,” said Harrison, owner of KH Home on Main Street in Clarkston, at the chamber’s annual meeting, Sept. 26. Chamber members […]
Constructed over the summer, the new track behind Andersonville Elementary School adds to the unique and family friendly features already on school property, said Principal Bruce Martin. Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the quarter-mile, asphalt track, Sept. 25. It will be useful to students during physical education class, […]
Oakland County Health Officials say it is still important to protect yourself from mosquitoes until the first hard frost hits. Several states have recently reported an increase in West Nile Virus, and other serious illnesses spread by mosquitoes. Residents can pick up free supplies, provided via a $6,000 grant, to fight the West Nile Virus […]
Almost everyday, Bill Schoen can be seen walking his cute little puppy Avila around town. Schoen makes the trips to help Avila get acquainted with people, and the activities are completed to ‘socialize? the furry little pup. ‘I encourage people to pet her and be friendly with her,” he said. ‘I want her to be […]
Henry and Diane Woloson are on a mission. The Independence Township couple want to raise awareness of a disorder that took the life of their daughter, Katie Woloson. A year after Katie died, the Woloson family had their first fundraiser for a scholarship travel abroad program at Michigan State University. The program helps raise awareness […]
It’s a Friday night and this Clarkston News reporter gets up enough courage to visit the Terror at Townsend Forest haunted trail, created by Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club. After we arrive and walk though the door, the smell of food and yummy treats cause us instant hunger. To the right, a hideous sweatshirt created for […]
Girl Scout troops do more than sell delicious snacks every year. Thanks to a group of Clarkston scouts , next year two ‘Little Free Libraries? will be placed somewhere in downtown Clarkston. A group with Troop 13363 visited Clarkston City Hall on Sept. 22 to ask city council to approve their project. Completing the project, […]