When someone says they are from Clarkston, the description can be quite deceiving since ‘Clarkston? seems to incorporate more and more these days. The Clarkston Area Chamber changed its geographic definition of the Clarkston area to include all Springfield Township rather than portions. ‘The old definition did not include Davisburg or define Dixie Highway accurately. […]
Don Brose Jr. once worked as a cleanup boy in his dad’s shop in Detroit on weekends, mopping the floors where customers bought the lighting fixtures or accessories needed to brighten their homes. Now as an adult and third generation lighting specialist, Brose not only continues helping people illuminate their homes; he helps brighten their […]
There’s an old saying in our government that you can swing your fist as far as you want until you hit the nose of your neighbor. Development in Northern Oakland County, in particular, seems to be the hot topic of debate. On a national level, the Supreme Court recently ruled on an eminent domain case […]
While some farmers were unsure of just how much to bring, by 10:00 a.m., just 3 hours after opening, most of the vegetables at Saturday’s Farmer’s Market had vanished. ‘I can’t believe how fast it sold out. I was afraid to bring too much. I’ll be back with more next week,? said Fred Smith, of […]
Members of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, young and old, should feel a new energy this fall as the church welcomes two new staff members. David Hottel and Dina Edwards, both having worked with Father Don Duford in the past, hope their talents add to the worship experience. Hottel, hired as Minister of Music, […]
The Michigan Arson Prevention Committee is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest or conviction in a car arson. Early in the morning of July 30, officers from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Independence Township substation responded to a vehicle fire call at a Sashabaw Road residence. According to the police report, the […]
Mayor Pro Temp David Savage did not file a petition to appear on the ballot for the three seats open on the Clarkston City Council this November. With the filing date passed August 2, Dan Colombo, Corian Johnston, James Brueck and Walter Gamble, Jr. filed for the election. Savage cited personal reasons revolving around his […]
A youth group from Clarkston United Methodist Church spent nearly a week in Jamaica, New York, gaining insight into the world of the needy. During the week of July 10, 53 high school students and nine adults worked at many job sites with the ultimate goal of spreading their love of Jesus Christ and his […]
A local Boy Scout attending the National Jamboree shook President George W. Bush’s hand creating a memory of a lifetime. Dustin Haury, 13, of Boy Scout Troop 192 out of Davisburg, said he was one of two boys selected from his subcamp to sit in the front row and meet President Bush before he addressed […]
Nothing captures the imagination quite like a shiny new sports car shredding the interstate on a sunny summer day. And few cars capture the public’s imagination like the Dodge Viper. Necks craned and swiveled in the 90s enviously trying to catch a glimpse. Springfield Township resident Bob Hubbach was a major designing force behind Viper […]