Leo the border collie is an easy going pup, but take out some frisbee discs and he’s ready to work. “His whole demeanor changes, he becomes a totally different dog,” said his owner Connie’Passejna of Clarkston. “He’s confident and bold, and ready to do anything you want him to.” This past summer, Connie’s daughter Allison […]
Celebrating her 100th birthday on Nov. 17, Hazel Vancil of Clarkston is pretty happy with life in 2015. “I’ve heard it doesn’t take much to keep me happy,” said Vancil, who has lived in Clarkston for the past 40 years. “I don’t think money makes you happy. You’ll be happy if you’re a happy person.? […]
This year, the weather was the nicest yet for the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon. Blue skies and bright sun warmed up the brisk Sunday morning nicely. That sort of weather’s going to spoil me, especially if it returns to normal for the season next year, with the usual gray skies and bitterly […]
Police warn drivers not to leave purses, bags, and other items in plain sight in their vehicles, even for a few minutes. The “Felony Lane Gang” has been in town, targeting parents’ vehicles as they drop off their children at local day care centers. “They’re easy targets ? parents are only there for a few […]
Renovation plans for inside Clarkston city hall are on hold for now, but DPW expansion plans costing up to $308,000 remain under consideration. “Office renovation seems like icing on the cake,” said Council member Al Avery, at the Nov. 9 City Council meeting. “When money is available, then we can make the renovations.” Facilities Committee […]
Plans for expanding city hall are moving forward, as City Council approved going out for bids on a $335,785 project. The plan includes a 2,049-square-foot addition to Clarkston’s city hall in Depot Park, and 743 square feet of interior renovations. It would include four garage bays for two dump trucks, front loader, and lift; about […]
For best friends Addison and Morgan, music has the ability to heal. They have an idea to share that ability, especially with those who need it the most. “Morgan and I always connected with music, and we want to help kids,” Addison said. “Everyone likes music,” Morgan said. “This is a way to make them […]
When I first started covering Clarkston City Council meetings a couple months ago, one thing I had to get used to was the voices in back of my head. Actually behind my head. The voices of the folks sitting behind me. There’s lots of audience participation at city council, planning commission, and other meetings of […]
Dr. Rahul Mehta of Clarkston, MD, was named chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland last July. ‘It’s a good step up ? recognition from the community and fellow physicians,? he said. ‘It’s something I’ve strived to achieve.? In his new role, Dr. Mehta is tasked with developing, implementing, and […]
Clarkston Rotarians and friends enjoyed sunny weather for the Goodfellow newspaper drive last weekend. ‘It was fantastic,? said Joel DeLong, Rotary president. ‘The weather was ideal for this time of year.? The Woodshop and Clarkston Union provided a place to meet and Mac and Cheese for the volunteers. ‘This was their first time volunteering ? […]