USA Therapy Dogs brought canine cheer to residents of Drew’s Home of Clarkston at Depot Park last month and as part of the day, Grand Blanc’s Jim Borowiak and his dog Mulligan met with Louis Donagrandi. Other members present were Kimm Blue, of Clarkston, Roger Yanks and Merlin, of Oxford, Beth Harries and Bentley, of […]
The Jingle & Mingle event was held on Nov. 4 at the home of Tyler Sajan and Angel Staugaard, raising almost $82,000 for Clarkston SCAMP.Clarkston SCAMP is a five-week summer day program developed and designed for children and young adults with special needs covering a wide variety of both emotional and physical diagnoses.— Matt Mackinder […]
Clarkston native and 2023 CHS grad Blake Botterill was named the United States Premier Hockey League Midwest Elite Division Forward of the Week with the Mount Clemens-based Metro Jets on Nov. 7.Botterill scored three goals and added 10 assists for 13 points in three games against the Decatur Blaze and Motor City Gamblers.
Oakland County Parks, which includes Independence Oaks County Park, will be waiving vehicle entry fees on Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day).Independence Oaks is located at 9501 Sashabaw Road.Park hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the park.
Mr. Eric Haven recently resigned as mayor of the City of the Village of Clarkston.Mr. Haven brought civility, stability, and commitment to the office during his tenure. Eric approached the position with a passion that was unparalleled. He was able to listen to both sides of a discussion with an open mind.Under Eric’s leadership, volunteerism […]
The 41st Annual McGrath League is currently registering for the winter league which begins Dec. 2.Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Tim Wasilk, coaching staff and players will help players on developing skills of the game.There are two weeks of clinic sessions and six weeks of games. Some clinics and games will be held at […]
Everest Collegiate High School’s Drama program presents “Alice in Wonderland,” Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at the high school gym, located at 5935 Clarkston Road.Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://tinyurl.com/495m5rtr. Day-of tickets will be cash only.For more information, call Karen Beggs at 248-241-9001.
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Five Clarkston High School seniors have been named in the National Merit Scholarship Program.Drew Dollins, Katarina Fisher, Andrew Floros, Katherine Meyer, and Kyle Nord make up the quintet. Dollins, Meyer and Nord were subsequently named semifinalists in a group of more than 16,000 students nationwide (less than […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Drew Salkowski is a young man who simply wants to help his local community.The Clarkston Junior High School ninth grader recently created a hammock garden at the Clarkston Independence District Library for his Eagle Scout project with Boy Scout Troop 185. The garden is on the lawn […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — On Nov. 2, Independence Township finalized the purchase of nearly 39 acres of vacant land on Perry Lake Road from local resident and landowner BJ Rumph.This property is connected to Clintonwood Park and serves as a branch of the Clinton River headwaters and contains significant wetlands. A […]