Clarkston City Council voted unanimously to approve first reading of the city Zoning Ordinance No. 129, which regulates residential and commercial uses in the city. Discussion at the Dec. 14 meeting included concerns raised by former Councilman Richard Bisio, including revisions to the sign ordinance for political campaign signs. Revisions include limiting signs to 14 […]
The federal government giveth, the federal government taketh away. That’s what I was thinking while looking at pictures the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office sent of workers loading up its M113 armored personnel carrier, to be returned to Washington. I used to enjoy seeing the thing at parades though town. It reminded me of my time […]
It’s OK to be goofy on a snowboard. That just means the left foot is forward as you head down the hill, fourth graders at Pine Knob Elementary learned while talking to Olympic snowboarder Barrett Christy, Dec. 10. The right foot forward ? that’s considered ‘regular.? ‘My son was born to two goofy parents and […]
For Ahdi Dasuqi II, opening a business in his hometown is a dream come true. ‘I’ve always loved Clarkston,? said Dasuqi, who graduated from Clarkston High School in 1998. He opened Body by Ahdi Weights and Pilates at 8 S. Main Street, previously Encore Pilates. A graduate of the National Personal Training Academy, his classes […]
Clarkston Planning Commission was the first city board to meet in 2016, and they took the opportunity to set some goals for the new year. Goals include supporting the Master Plan; complete site plan reviews in a timely manner; complete training for all members; bring surface zoning ordinance enforcement issues to the attention of city […]
CEO Donna Bullard, CEO of Clarkston Brandon Credit Union, said staff is “devastated” by an embezzlement investigation of bank CFO Michael Anthony LaJoice For addition comment, Bullard referred to public statements she released over the weekend and was preparing for this week. “While this investigation is proceeding, we want to assure our members that it […]
Battles have been long won against the polio virus, but final defeat has been elusive. Students at Renaissance High School took up the banner to rid the world of the highly infectious disease during fall classes, raising money through a penny drive to contribute to the Rotary Club ‘s polio fund, researching Rotary polio eradication […]
An upcoming Clarkston town hall meeting was created to roll out the city’s new website, but is now open to all topics. “It will be informal, a chance for people to come talk to someone from city council, planning commission ? to bend their ear about whatever,” said Council member Al Avery, chair of the […]
Residents and city officials have been trading several interesting emails and letters about the proposed expansion to city hall. They’ve also been exchanging their views face to face at city council and other government meetings. Public comments are indulged quite a bit, but since the meetings are run by city officials and representatives, some folks […]
Ruby Antonelli, fifth grader at Clarkston Elementary School, and Pine Knob Elementary fifth grader Chloe Krawczak were honored as their schools? Outstanding Student Citizens. Hosted by Clarkston Area Optimist Club, Clarkston’s seven elementary schools choose one student a year for the award. Antonelli is disciplined, organized, responsible, takes initiative, plans ahead, and sets goals, said […]