Clarkston Area Lions President Bob Murdock, left, and Treasurer Jerry Baumgart, right, recently presented Ryan Pizzo of Neiman’s Family Market with the Leader Dogs for the Blind Founders Tribute plaque in recognition of Neiman’s ongoing support of Lions Club fundraising activities. Photo provided
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 “Some good news on new high school” The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education learned contrary to the earlier trend, the last major big package on the new high school came in $800,000 under budget. “Where the heart is” Pat Pearson received a beep on […]
It was both beautiful and sad as students and mentors from Clarkston’s Team RUSH Robotics each put a yellow rose in a basket on Sunday at Clarkston United Methodist Church. The sentiment was beautiful. The reason was sad as it was during a Celebration of Life as the Clarkston community lost Mark Kelly last week. […]
When I was younger, I used to think people 40 and over were old. Back in fourth grade, some of my friends and I put on a band concert at our house for our parents and anyone over the age of 40 paid the senior fee. We didn’t know any better. Looking back, it’s pretty […]
Spider-Man cuts the ceremonial ribbon signifying the Fairytale Fun Place’s official arrival in Clarkston last Friday, Jan. 28. The business is located at 7127 Dixie Highway, next to Neiman’s Family Market in the building formerly occupied by Fort Clarkston. Photo by Matt Mackinder
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 “Something to shout about” Clarkston Community Schools was well-represented at Summit Place Mall for the six-hour event called “Public Schools…Public Pride.” Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts was in attendance with Clarkston High School, Andersonville and Springfield Plains elementaries stationed at tables. “Crafty lady opens sewing shop” […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor A pair of women with Davisburg connections are in the news for recent business and leadership transactions. Davisburg-based International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) has welcomed Jennifer Carpenter as a new local coordinator, while Brittney Ellis, of Davisburg, has been named to the Michigan Political Leadership Program’s Class of 2022. […]
Clarkston-based Chase Plastics has awarded donations totaling $10,000 to four different charities as part of their annual giving card campaign. This year’s winners were all nominated by customers of Chase Plastics, including Rising Stars Academy in Center Line, Penrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, Battin Farms Equine and Soldier Sanctuary in Olivet, and See […]
The snowfall on Monday was beautiful to watch. It wasn’t until dark I thought about it would have been a hot cocoa day. Too focused on work and driving on the roads to worry about marshmallows and hot cocoa. No matter the roads, I like to ease myself saying I have driven in worse. Even […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 “One cool principal” Students got a kick out of Clarkston Elementary Principal Mike Kehoe as friendly Frosty the Snowman at the school’s Winter Carnival. “City OK’s Mills Mall addition” The Clarkston City Council unanimously approved the site plan for the Clarkston Mills Mall expansion, which […]