There’s a new face seniors will want to know at the Independence Township Senior Center. Senior Services Coordinator Karen Koenigbauer began working for the center on November 1. Her primary responsibility is to bring resources into the center and make them available to Independence Township seniors. Koenigbauer, 41, lives in Waterford with her husband Tom […]
The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Heart of Clarkston Lighted Parade turned the downtown area into a twinkling winter wonderland. Area residents ooohed and aaahed as their senses were tantilized by the sights and sounds of 48 fantastic parade entries on Dec. 11. Free hot chocolate and plenty of goodies chased away the […]
The Clarkston Rotary is well known for several local philanthropic endeavors; however, few individuals realize just how far reaching their goals travel. From Nov. 13 to Nov. 27, three Clarkston Rotarians traveled to India to participate in the organization’s world-wide Polio vaccination drive. District Governor Jeff Lichty, his wife Mary and Judy Livingston traveled with […]
Please allow me a moment of your patience, and to first preface this article with one statement: I am a sheltered child of the 80s who did not grow up listening to Bob Seger, and did not even hear the name until high school. Yes, I grew up with New Kids on the Block. With […]
Looking for something unique and entertaining to do with the little ones? Tired of the same trips to the park, the mall or the nearest fast food joint? Then make plans to stop by the Depot Theater on Dec. 11 when the Clarkston Village Players and Once Upon a Puppet presents ‘Dick Wittington & His […]
The time has come once again to bundle up the family, grab a cup of hot chocolate and travel into a land of fantasy and magic with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Heart of Clarkston Lighted Holiday Parade More than 40 entries will dazzle and delight even the grumpiest Scrooge this season. […]
Okay, I know I wrote the article on the AED drive by the Clarkston Philanthropic Endeavor, but I couldn’t just leave that wonderful piece to stand on its own. I’m feeling the urge to voice an opinion. And who wouldn’t on a topic like this? Just imagine how many lives would be affected, how many […]
What would life be like if automated external defibrillators (AED) were as common as fire extinguishers? How many lives would be saved? How many rescue personnel would be able to reach a sudden cardiac arrest patient in time? The Clarkston Philanthropic Endeavor (CPE) is attempting to answer these questions and many more by making AED […]
Peter Berishaj enjoys fixing things. He enjoys taking an old business with a great past and breathing new life into a bright future ? and that’s exactly what he plans to do with The Nickelodeon Restaurant. Berishaj and his wife Ann have been in the Clarkston community since they purchased the Olde Village Cage nine […]
Ladies, get ready to sweat. Deer Lake Athletic Club held the grand opening of its new women’s circuit room on Nov. 20. The room is dedicated to owner Jacqui Milzow who passed away on Sept. 30. The new fitness center follows the proven 30 minute circuit routine including 24 minutes of exercise with six minutes […]