Clarkston city administration issued a statement opposing Michigan HB 5232, a proposal to revise the state Historic District law. “The bill to amend the current 1970 Public Act 169 jeopardizes the efficient and fair process for establishing local historic districts already in place, reducing protection given to resources in local historic districts, and diminishes the […]
As Greg Bunting begins his term as president of the Clarkston Foundation, his goal is to increase community support. “I want to take it to the next level, get more parents involved and look for additional funding,” said Bunting, who has been a member since 2007. “Carl (Matisse, outgoing president) brought me in. It’s a […]
The third annual Facials against Suicide is this weekend, Feb. 20-21, at Heavenly Day Spa in Independence Township. ‘My spa is going to be performing different services we offer at discounted rates. All proceeds go to Michigan Association for Suicide Awareness,? said Jessica Keesling, owner of the boutique at 4565 Pelton Road. Suicide awareness is […]
City Council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution in opposition to proposed changes to the Michigan Local Historic Districts Act, Feb. 16. Mayor Joe Luginski, who was in Chicago during the special meeting, issued a statement in support of the resolution. Cara Catallo, chair of the Clarkston Historic District Commission who was at the meeting […]
Stories of figures clad in black prowling local neighborhoods may have been embellished a bit as it spread from neighbor to neighbor, as might have happened in the story ‘Be aware of prowlers? on page 1, but one thing is certain. As weather warms up with the coming of spring, people looking for easy pickings […]
Clarkston Area Optimist Club honored three Outstanding Student Citizens, Feb. 17. Madeline Caldwell is a fourth grade student at Springfield Plains Elementary. “She’s a gift to humanity,” said her teacher, Heidi Kroll. “She’s strong. Nothing disturbs her peace of mind.” Caldwell was student council president in third grade. She bakes, is active in basketball, dance, […]
For LeahPar Productions, opening a filmmaking studio in downtown Clarkston makes perfect sense. ‘This is the perfect spot,? said Kelly Buechel, who owns the studio with her husband, Raphael Buechel, in the 64 S. Main Street shopping center. Clarkston offers a central location for filming in Michigan, close to Detroit, Lansing, and points north, Kelly […]
Local filmmaker Adam Engler contemplated moving to California to start his movie career, but reconsidered. Rod Birleson, a film producer for Michael Moore, told him movies are coming to Michigan ‘I didn’t think so at the time,? Engler said. ‘I wasn’t seeing it, but I’m starting to see it now.? Effective this past April, state […]
Cory Johnston, member of Clarkston City Council, was ‘very dismayed? by our endorsements a couple weeks ago (‘Endorsements limited choice,? Aug. 6). He gave his views as a regular reader and occasional contributor, but, as a newspaper editor, I still find his comments chilling. I’m chilled the timing of a newspaper’s own opinions in its […]
Rainy weather held off long enough for American Legion Post 63 Auxiliary to make $1,000 in donations, at their Sunday morning car wash for the troops. “We did good ? we had so much fun,” said Bonnie Parker, legion auxiliary. “We appreciate everybody’s donations.” Bill Wint offered use of his parking lot at Wint & […]