The Clarkston Area Farmers Market is gearing up for its 15th summer filled with fresh food and music. “I have sold produce at this market for all 15 years and have regulars that I still see from that first year,” said Sylvia Ritchie, market manager. “They come because of the setting, convenience, location and they […]
More than 400 friends, community members and family attended The Magic Bus Charity Concert at Deer Lake Athletic Club for Drew’s Home of Clarkston, donating more than $8,000 for the charity. Drew’s Home of Clarkston is an apartment complex downtown, designed for disabled adults. For more information about Drew’s Home of Clarkston, contact Dick Moscovic […]
Drivers ticketed for parking too long in time-restricted downtown spots will get a break, if they pay up quickly. Clarkston City Council approved a 40 percent discount for time-limit parking violations in the city, if paid within 10 days. “The city has received quite a number of complaints about parking fines, particularly the time-limit violations,” […]
The state rejected a request by the City of the Village of Clarkston for a 2019 Michigan Transportation Economic Development grant for small communities. The $160,000 grant would have funded road work on Miller and Waldon roads. “Given this news, I will be scheduling another meeting with the Road Commission of Oakland County to determine […]
Andersonville Road will be closed to through traffic between Clark Road and Forest Pointe Boulevard in Springfield Township on Saturday, May 18, to replace a culvert under the road. The detour for through traffic is Davisburg Road to Ormond Road to White Lake Road, back to Andersonville Road and vice versa. The Road Commission for […]
Dear Editor, April’s blue pinwheels have come to mean so much in the Clarkston community! As part of the nationwide campaign, April is Child Abuse Prevention month, blue pinwheels represent that childhood should be filled with hope, happiness, and kindness. As a part of local interests and efforts in the well-being of the community, especially […]
Dear Editor, Well, we lost another “oldie but goodie”: Tom Lamm died May 5. He was one of a generation of Clarkston school teachers who helped shape our school system and groom our future leaders; now, former students of those teachers are teaching the great grandchildren of teachers such as Tom. Each of us will […]
By Katherine Speer In order to improve the health and welfare of children, parents throughout the United States should restrict their personal technology use and reduce electronic distractions in favor of being completely present with their children. Unfortunately, numerous parents assume their physical presence with a child, regardless of any distraction by technology, will keep […]
Three Clarkston-area homes will host gourmet dinner parties for the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy on Friday, May 31. The evening will feature cuisine by Chef Jeff Rose from C.A.Y.A. Smokehouse Grill, as well as CRUST, Essence on Main, The Root Restaurant and Bar, and Rudy’s Market and Catering. The three host homes include the […]
Walk for a good cause at the 2019 Michigan Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road. “This event is vital to help families with special assistance grants and expanding awareness and research,” said Kevin Bellant, general manager at Michigan Mobility Solutions of Clarkston, event […]