Council, mayor sworn in Newly elected Clarkston City Council members and mayor were sworn in, Nov. 10. Richard Bisio, who had served on the council previously from 2010-2012, won a fresh seat on the council on Election Day. Voters re-elected incumbents Michael Sabol and Sharron Catallo. Mayor Joe Luginski ran unopposed. Peg Roth, who ran […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Semi-sweet? The Clarkston Varsity Football team battled the Macomb Dakota Cougars through four overtime periods in the MHSAA Region 3 Finals for a 57-56 victory. It was their first regional title school history. ‘Clarkston Cinema closed? The fact ‘Stigmata? was still on the marquee at Clarkston Cinema, the 266-theater, located […]
Independence Oaks County Park up on Sashabaw Road has some seriously scenic trails and board walks. Next time I’m there, I hope to be able to slow down and take in the sights. No time for that last Sunday. I was there running as fast as I could with hundreds of others as part of […]
Superintendent proud of school audit Dear Editor, On Oct. 27, Clarkston Board of Education received the annual audit from our auditing firm, Hungerford and Nichols, as required by state law. CCS received the highest opinion an auditor can give, including compliance with federal programs, with no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. The district increased its […]
Bordine’s Nursery raised $4,500 for Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan at its annual Bordine’s Holiday Extravaganza in Rochester Hills. Bordine’s President Calvin Bordine presented the check to Assistance League’s President Cindy Cirar and President-Elect Barbara Donohoe on Nov. 6. The donated funds will help support Assistance League’s philanthropic programs providing clothing, food, educational support, and […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office arson investigators are continuing to investigate a fire set on Clarkston High School’s athletic field, around 3:30 p.m., Nov. 9. Vandals left two large circular burn marks on the Wolf emblem in the center of the field, as well as a burn mark about five yards long to the south of […]
Michael Rottenberk of Clarkston made his mother proud with his accomplishment in the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon, Nov. 9. “I’m a proud mother of my 13-year-old who ran his first half marathon and came in first place for his age group,” said Kelli Rottenberk of Clarkston, who ran the 10K race with […]
The Lahser Pre-Vocational Center on Dixie Highway has a new look inside, thanks to local designers. “It definitely makes a difference in there,” said Hollie Gyarmati, owner of 3AM Interior Design. “This makes it a nice space where folks can relax, a place to have fun.” Gyarmati was chosen as the south central regional winner […]
Enter to win a pair of tickets valued at $80 to John Bowman Chevrolet’s third annual Cheers to the Holidays for Easter Seals Michigan. Email your name and contact information to Craig Sharum, communications manager for Easter Seals Michigan, at Csharum@essmichigan.org, or mail to Clarkston News, 5 S. Main Street, Clarkston MI, 48346, by Nov. […]
When John Nelson organized a special get-together of friends and family, he picked Lucky’s Steakhouse in Clio. It was most conveniently located. It’s name was appropriate, too, especially since those he invited saved his life at a softball game in Independence Township this past summer. “I was really lucky,” said Nelson, 66, of Haslett. He […]