As Father Benjamin Morin was laid to rest last week, Nurse Joyce Kohlman wanted to make sure his story was told. ‘He had a great sense of humor,? Kohlman smiled. ‘He was very kind, and he will be missed.? Morin, who passed away on April 23 at Columbiere Center in Springfield Township at the age […]
A new expansion to Clarkston’s administrative building could cost up to $568,000. The most expensive of three proposals includes improvements to bathrooms and more room to hold ‘private” meetings at city hall, according to the proposal presentation made by Facilities Committee member Jim Brueck. Clarkston City Council approved $23,000 for architectural drawings from James Renaud, […]
The city has called on property owners to replant trees on the corner of Waldon and Main Street. At the April 27 City Council meeting, City Manager Carol Eberhardt said property owner Ed Adler agreed to plant some flowers or trees on the lot. Adler said he never agreed to do so. ‘I just want […]
Development plans for 148 N. Main Street are on hold, though new property owner Curt Catallo said he is responsible for it. ‘I’m sick of talking about 148 N. Main,” Catallo said in an email. ‘It’s not going to be a coffee shop. We just want to move on.” Former owner GL Investment said Clarkston […]
Greg Martin of Clarkston helps people around the world with his non-profit group Disaster Relief at Work. He also help kids close to home, with advice on how to avoid problems with student loans. Taking out loans to attend a big university all four years can leave students $100,000, or much more, in debt. Martin […]
A $5 million road construction projects starts this week on Sashabaw Road in Clarkston. ‘Travelers in the area should plan for delays,? said Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle. The township sent every resident and business an informational card explaining project details. Dual left hand turn lanes on are being added to east bound Waldon. A […]
Part Two in a series about heroin and its impact on local families. Everyone treated Kim Moultrup like she had leprosy when she sought help for her teenage daughter who was hooked on heroin. Her daughter was a beautiful Clarkston High School cheerleader. A girl you would never look at and think was a drug […]
The Friends of the Veterans Treatment host their annual fund raiser, July 19, at Pine Knob Golf Course. Last year, they raised over $100,000. Those who wish to participate can have fun playing golf, sponsoring a hole or being one of the major program sponsors, said Pat Kittle, Independence Township supervisor and supporter of the […]
City Manager Carol Eberhardt told City Council she was protecting attorney-client privileged information when refusing to answer CNews questions regarding calls from the city attorney. ‘In Phil Custodio’s column this week (“Knowledge is power,” May 6), he took umbrage with the fact that I said I couldn’t remember what I talked to the city attorney […]
Citing parking problems and the increasing number of events in downtown Clarskton, City Council approved a slate of new and revised fees and fines. Fines approved at the May 11 council meeting include: $35, parking facing traffic; $100, parking in front of fire hydrants; $50, blocking crosswalk, sidewalks, alley or driveways; $100, parking in a […]