From The Clarkston News archives

15 years ago – 2004
“Art brings people to the village” Art lives in Clarkston, and the Clarkston Community Historical Society would continue to live on because of Art in the Village where 10,000 to 15,000 people visited during the two-day festival.
“Memorial garden adds outdoor excitement to Andersonville” The outside grounds at Andersonville Elementary were more welcoming thanks to the help of garden-friendly volunteers and a generous donation.
“Resident takes top honors in BMX Grand Nationals” Corey Lee was a nationally-ranked BM rider and won first place in his age division at the Grand Nationals competition. Lee was one of 1,700 contestants from around the country who competed in Kentucky.

25 years ago – 1994
“School board sets March for bond election date” After learning a new high school would cost $53 million, the Clarkston Board of Education agreed to schedule a bond elections for the project in March 1995.
“Poet’s writing is search for truth” Though Tony Stachurski had retired from the public school system and was concentrating on writing poetry, he never really stopped teaching. It was evident during a Friday night at the first Writer’s Reading Series held at L.A. Cafe and Java Coffeehouse.
“Gridders offense improves with win” The Clarkston Varsity Football team just wouldn’t quit. After Troy Athens scored on a 97-yard opening drive, the Wolves never let down. Their determination was evident as they ended up dominating the remainder of the game for a 42-14 win.

50 years ago – 1969
“Clarkston bank robbed” Community National Bank, on the corner of M-15 and Dixie Highway, was robbed of $8,500 on Friday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m.
“Spectacle of leaves hits” At least one-half million families were expected to take special weekend trips through Michigan through September and early November to see Michigan autumnal show when woodlands turn summer green to blazing multi-colored hues.
“Around the town” Five days of antique hunting throughout the Cheboygan area was undertaken by antique lovers Adele Powell and Marilyn Hennig.

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