Walk through local historic and newly built area homes and get a chance to win $10,000 this weekend, all for SCAMP. The 31st Annual Clarkston SCAMP Home Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. For Patrons’ Evening, arrive between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. Saturday. Homes will be open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Check-in for […]
In towns across America live sets of characters. Authority figures who make the rules (managers and boards), sisters and brothers who like to party (DDA and Chamber of Commerce events), cranky uncle’s (the nitpickers and complainers), random family members always there to help (Rotary Club, Lions Club, etc.), and the teens who play their music […]
Sometimes students need a little extra attention to do their best in the academic world. Excel Academics, which offers a variety of services from tutoring to special classes, has moved from Waterford Plaza to 5879 Dixie Highway in the Independence Commons Plaza. Excel offers private and group tutoring, as well as a variety of specialty […]
It was a beautiful day for the Angels? Place Race on Saturday, May 18. The event kicked off around 9 a.m. from St. Daniel Catholic Community Church, and featured a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Walk. Angels Place is a non-profit organization providing people-centered services, including homes and professional support for […]
Clarkston residents, businesses and groups were honored in seven categories at the 28th Annual Clarkston Community Awards, hosted by Clarkston Community Church. Citizen of the Year Joel DeLong was recognized for his contributions to local charities, schools, churches, and other groups. A member of Clarkston Rotary Club, he helps with projects including Shoes for Kids, […]
Items found at an archaeological dig at Ellis Farm will be on display at Clarkston Area Historical Society’s upcoming ‘Clarkston’s Hidden Treasures? exhibit. But that’s just the beginning. ‘We are asking people to loan us anything interesting relating to Clarkston,? said Toni Smith, director of the society. “The exhibit will include items found in Parke […]
Clarkston Community Schools and Clarkston State Bank (CSB) recognize excellence. A group of 30 top scholar students from Clarkston High School and Renaissance High School were honored at a Student Awards Breakfast at Deer Lake Athletic Club, May 7. Students graduating from the 2013 class are chosen for the award based on school performance, extracurricular […]
Crews resurfacing Dixie Highway said work is running smoothly, and local businesses agree. Fred Ritter, owner of Clarkston Auto Wash, said so far the project has had little impact on his business. ‘The last time the road was worked on was like 1987, the road was a washboard and full of potholes,? said Ritter. ‘We […]
Flames raged and temperatures soared as phragmites burned off White Lake Road, May 9. The prescribed burn was part of a combined effort to fight the invasive plants, between Oakland Phragmites and Invasive Species Task Force (OPIS), City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township. The reed-like plants can grow up to 15 feet […]
If you want to have your own or go out in search of treasures’now is the season of garage sales. You can make some extra cash by gathering items you no longer need for your own sale. Clarkston resident Becky Richey said her home needs a new roof, but there are also other reasons she […]