It happens every year at this time – the post-holiday letdown. We spend weeks and even months getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas and then it culminates with the flip of the calendar. And then … nothing. Just a lull. We’re in Michigan, so January means freezing temperatures and snow-covered roads and driveways. Eek. I […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 “Horses saved from icy pond” When the Independence Township Fire Department received a call horses went through ice a pond, they knew they were facing a situation unique in their experience. With adequate equipment and training, they saved the horses. “CHS band spends New Year’s […]
BY BRANDON KATHMAN Special to the Clarkston News A partnership between the Clarkston Family Farm, an educational nonprofit, and local scouting has resulted in 10 separate Eagle projects at the farm. Director Chelsea O’Brien founded the farm in collaboration with other educators, naturalists and businesspeople in January 2017. They established the nonprofit as a functioning […]
A big shout out to Clarkston Athletics. First, it was Krystal Bergman creating a logo in support of the Oxford community – blue and gold united. Then, it was creating and selling T-shirts and yard signs to raise money for the Oxford community. If you didn’t know they used the money to get Oxford Community […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 “Iced-over Allen Road gets no attention” Deputy Steve Mallado wrote in his report a supervisor in the Road Commission’s Davisburg garage refused to send someone out to inspect Allen Road’s condition. Mallado and another deputy were trying to get to the scene of an accident […]
You know, it’s funny how hindsight is 20/20. People tell you things that at the time you appear to hear, but in reality, it goes in one ear and out the other. Such is the case with our three kids. Let me explain. Back in 2005 when we had our first child, folks would tell […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “To the slopes!” Pine Knob Ski Resort was packed Friday as freshly fallen snow and a vacation from school brought out families. There was at times a wait to get on the tow ropes, and ski lessons were being conducted around the lodge. “Get used […]
The Christmas spirit was definitely booming last Wednesday afternoon at the Independence Township Senior Center, located at Clintonwood Park. Dozens of senior citizens were treated to a hot meal prepared by township employees and several other individuals who gave their time to take part in the event. Santa Claus made an appearance at the senior […]
It’s hard to believe Christmas is only a few days away. It’s been different this year, not quite there in the holiday spirit but getting closer. A few of the ways I get into the spirit is with music and movies. The weekend weather was perfect if you didn’t have to be out and about […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Trading places” Clarkston High School students visited Detroit’s Western International High School as part of a New Detroit Multicultural Student Exchange Program. The students from Detroit sampled CHS on Dec. 10. “Littlest angels” Preschoolers from Clarkston Community Education’s Funshine program entertained parents with Christmas songs […]