‘It’s only Halloween for me’

‘It’s only Halloween for me’

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Brady Arnott lives in Lake Orion but has celebrated Halloween the past few years at his aunt Lindsay Patton’s house in Independence Township.Arnott, just 10, creates a haunted trail in the backyard of the property, something that attracts hundreds of visitors each season.“I just like to make […]

Story Walk vandalized

Story Walk vandalized

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Allegedly on the night of Oct. 30, portions of the Story Walk on the grounds of the Clarkston Independence District Library were damaged.No one has been arrested or charged and the incident remains under investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Independence Township Substation.“The responding deputy informed […]

Shoes for Kids

This year, over 400 Clarkston Community Schools children in need will receive a free pair of shoes and boots as part of the Rotary Club of Clarkston’s “Shoes for Kids” program.There are two ways YOU can support this program:Shoes for Kids volunteers, Nov. 10-11. Choose to volunteer to set up on Nov. 10, or Nov. […]

Drama Club presents

The Clarkston Junior High School Drama Club presents “Disney’s The Lion King, Jr.,” Nov. 9-11.Performances begin at 7 p.m. at CJHS Performing Arts Center, 6595 Waldon Road.Tickets are sold at the door for $5 each and are general admission. No reserved seats.

Coat drive

A coat drive is being held by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office now through Nov. 30 at the Independence Township substation, 6560 Citation Drive.Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.For more information, call the substation at 248-620-4968.

Half-day activities

Wondering how to handle half days at school? Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, has you covered.The church has started new program that provides lunch, games, fun activities, and working together on a project that helps the community.The next date is scheduled for Dec. 22, running 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.This is a free event for […]

Wreaths across Lakeview Cemetery

Wreaths across Lakeview Cemetery

By Joette KunseSpecial to the Clarkston News INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The community has the opportunity to honor the 1,152 veterans buried at Lakeview Cemetery.The Sashabaw Plains Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution will be partnering for the first time with Wreaths Across America to honor and remember the veterans buried at the […]

Day of the Dead celebration

Day of the Dead celebration

On Oct. 29, the Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Road, hosted a Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) celebration to remember all those who have passed away.The event was organized by Narce Scott, who is of Mexican heritage, and wanted to share the holiday with the Clarkston community.The celebration also featured […]

City addresses EGLE request at Depot Park

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — The city was recently the subject of an anonymous complaint against Depot Park.In the complaint, Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith said at the Oct. 23 city council meeting that debris in the park may be having a negative impact on nearby wetlands.The complaint was made to the state […]

1 25 26 27 28 29 419