Jumpers
Jack Lehman, at left, and Paul Crist jump the hurdles during Youth Track and Field Camp at Clarkston High School, July 17. Please see page 20 for more pictures. Photo by Wendi Reardon
State investigation started
After he was told Oakland County prosecutor’s declined to pursue charges, Cory Johnston of Clarkston thought legal issues he has with the city manager were over. ‘I have spent $2,500 on legal fees,? he said. ‘I am not spending anymore, and I am done with the city. I do think I have a civil case. […]
Road work descends on downtown
By Monday afternoon, several sidewalks on corners of downtown Clarkston streets had sidewalks and brick pavers ripped out and ready to be revamped. Some sidewalk areas in the city of Clarkston are being redone to make them compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Crews will remove and replace the curb and install stamped concrete. […]
Garden work in Depot Park
It’s hard work to make sure Depot Park in downtown Clarkston stays beautiful, according to City of the Village of Clarkston DPW worker Ralph Daigle. Employees perform a lot of tasks to keep the park beautiful like weeding flower beds, mowing the grass, weed whipping, removing garbage and caring for trees. “We also get the […]
Safer crossing
Pedestrians no longer have to be concerned about crossing the street at the corner of Main and Washington Streets in downtown Clarkston. A malfunctioning crosswalk light was repaired last week. Road Commission for Oakland County employees said one of their employees noticed the light was not working while in the midst of performing routine maintenance […]
News in Brief
School board election Clarkston Board of Education President Rosalie Lieblang and trustees Elizabeth Egan and Steve Hyer are running for re-election in the Nov. 4 election. Running as challengers are Donald E. Deering of Independence Township and Kelli Horst of Springfield Township. Three seats are up in this year’s election. Deadline to register as a […]
A Look Back From The CNews archives
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Independence planning tool to help schools? A proposal to inform Clarkston schools about new residential developments and rezonings in Independence Township was adopted by the Board of Trustees. It would include projected number of school-age children coming into developments, anticipated traffic concerns and other issues. ‘MEAP scores show progress, room […]
Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio
This week’s letter to the editor regarding the incident at the Fourth of July parade is interesting. I was at Clintonwood Park getting ready for the veterans’ activities during the parade so I missed it. Something about the out-of-control booer, cool and witty retort by the parade marcher, and mass approval of the crowd seemed […]
Letters to the Editor
Parade not boos’ time, place, reader says Dear Editor, I would like to share an anecdote from the Clarkston Fourth of July parade this year for it illustrates the importance of ‘Correct time and place.? It is also my desire to thank the adults involved who acted in the best interest of the children. As […]
Deadline corrected
It would have been deja vu for candidates interested in running for office in the City of the Village of Clarkston. A notice on the city’s website last week stated the filing deadline for candidates for the Nov. 4 election was July 24. The Clarkston News pointed out to city officials that the was incorrect. […]