Standing on the gym floor where they met as Clarkston High students, a group of friends celebrated their 50th anniversary since meeting each other in 1955. Carolann (Hutchinson) Reed, Nancy (Mossier) Gonzalez and Barbara (Stierstorfer) Cosner were joined by fellow classmate and best friend Victor Ison as they shared memories and noted how the area […]
Children are supposed to outlive their parents. It’s expected and often viewed as inevitable. That is part of what makes losing a child explainable by only those who have suffered through the experience. Joe and Mary Tombrella of Independence Township know how losing a child feels. Their only son Joseph passed away in July of […]
With township and city budgets struggling around the state, the Clarkston City Council received bad news at the Aug. 22 meeting. The City has to pay $8,911.56 to Consumer’s Energy for reimbursed property taxes the State Tax Commission recently ruled were not accurate. According to City Manager Art Pappas, the State Tax Commission ruled the […]
Condescending history professors may claim there is nothing new to learn about Abraham Lincoln. Considering he was assassinated 140 years ago and remains one of the most revered figures in United States history, that claim may not be too outlandish. But two Clarkston residents believe they are publishing a book that does indeed provide new […]
With the anniversary of September 11 approaching and the tragedy that is Hurricane Katrina, there is no question about the importance of first responders. On Labor Day, area residents gathered at Outback Steakhouse on Dixie Highway to raise money to further complete the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial. ‘The memorial is very important to the loved […]
Three deputies with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) could breath a sigh of relief Aug. 29 when their final verdict was read. After only three hours of deliberation, a federal court jury unanimously ruled there was ‘no cause for action? in a Clarkston family’s lawsuit against Sergeant Dorothy Hall, Deputy Lonnie Mullins and Deputy […]
Tom and Loraine Hall walk their property nearly every morning. While traipsing the land, they can not help but notice how the surrounding area has changed. Standing at the one of the highest natural points in Independence Township, the Halls look over paved roads and a subdivision that did not exist when they first moved […]
The value of preserving history seems immeasurable, but often comes with a hefty price tag. The Clarkston Community Historical Society’s (CCHS) job of protecting and sharing Clarkston’s history became a little easier after receiving a $4,000 grant from DaimlerChrysler’s Corporation Fund. The support grant, written by Laura Covintree, will pay for materials and equipment needed […]
On a day celebrating workers there is a lot of fun to be had down Clarkston Road. The First Congregational Church in Clarkston is celebrating its 11th Annual Labor Day Country Fair and Classic Car Show Sept. 5. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of events including live auctions, a dime auction and a bake […]
Stand outside any elementary school after the textbooks are dispersed and see what unfolds. After the bell rings students run out looking like they’re auditioning for movie parts as movers with a grand pianos strapped to their backs. While books usually help children succeed, they can cause harm when backpacks bulge to the point of […]