Moving along

Moving along

Clarkston’s parking enforcer, Mike Cascone, escorts a family of ducks across Washington Street to the Mill Pond, May 13. Photo: Peg Roth

Military grad

Military grad

Alan “Benny” Benson graduated from United States Air Force Academy on June 1 and was commissioned to 2nd Lieutenant. He will be going into Air Force Intelligence with training starting Aug. 1 at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Tex. Benson went to Clarkston High School as a freshman in 2014 when the family […]

Callers peddling fake jury scam

Callers peddling fake jury scam

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard has three words of advice for residents who have received phone calls threatening their arrest because they supposedly didn’t show up for jury service: Don’t believe it. In the past three weeks, at least a dozen area residents have been contacted by callers posing as Sheriff’s Office personnel. All the […]

Scouts success

Scouts success

A trio of Cub Scouts from Pack 163 in Clarkston earned the Dr. Luis A. Alvarez Supernova Award in late May. Supernova awards recognize superior achievement in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). From left, the scouts are Stark Whittington, Ben Klaver and Higan Guzek. Photo: Provided by Tygre Whittington

A Look Back for May 31, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 In memory: People stood solemnly, some under umbrellas in the light rain, as they listened to a series of patriotic readings and music during the annual ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery, following the Clarkston’s Memorial Day parade. The ceremony included the reading of the roll of […]

Opening renewed

Opening renewed

Jessica Bingham, vice president and financial center manager at Fifth Third Bank, cuts the ribbon celebrating the Clarkston location’s grand re-opening May 17 at 6500 Dixie Highway. Photo: Provided by Kate Masters/CACOC

Rallying for dessert

Rallying for dessert

From left, Ann Trufant, of Harbor Springs, Lynn Polisano, of Bay City, and Judy Kelly, of Clarkston, enjoy their tasty treats at the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Food Truck Rally last Friday, May 19, in the Neiman’s parking lot. Photo: Matt Mackinder

A Look Back for May 24, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Concept plan of new golf course in Springfield OK’d: The Springfield Township Board of Trustees approved the concept plan Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Course, a 27-hole course on 408 acres. Will walk, bike or run for food: About 90 Deerwood residents raised money for Lighthouse North. […]

Welcome to town

Welcome to town

Max Johnson, owner of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling, does the honors during the ribbon cutting ceremony May 5 at the new business location, 8047 Ortonville Road. Photo: Provided by Kate Masters

A Look Back for May 17, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Roberts to make millennium: Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent of Clarkston Community School since September 1996, would continue to be a familiar face as least through the year 2002. During their regular meeting, school board members unanimously approved the extension of his contract. Plane crashes near […]

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