Jurassic Quest, a drive-thru event in the parking lot at DTE Energy Music Theatre, has been extended one week through August 23 due to public demand. The event opened August 7 and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., but closed August 17-18. Cost is $49 per car, plus applicable fees, and tickets […]
Dear Editor, If you need a definition of racist look to Michigan’s governor as personification. She has accused the state’s population of having vile character based solely on the color of their skin. There ought to be a law against this kind of bigotry! The governor is entitled to her opinion, but not mine. Sincerely, […]
Karl-Heinz R. Weber, longtime Clarkston resident, died peacefully at his home, August 7, 2020 at the age of 91. Karl is the beloved husband of Helga, loving father of Heike (Kevin) Leason of California, Karen (Michael) Durisin of Midland and Ingrid (Joseph) Pelerin of Clarkston, cherished grandfather of Laura (Tony) Van Buskirk of Midland, Megan […]
Here are the results of the Aug. 4 Primary Election pertaining to Independence Township and Springfield Township. No changes to the Independence Township Board of Trustees after yesterday’s primary election as Jose Aliaga (19%, 3287 votes), Paul Brown (15%, 2555 votes), Ronald Ritchie (15%, 2497 votes), and Terri Nallamothu (14%, 2362 votes) are all back. […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor It’s amazing what happens just by reading the paper. Jimi Turner did that and found himself a job as Clarkston’s new DPW supervisor earlier this summer. “It was rather typical, really,” Turner said. “I just happened to see the job posting in The Clarkston News one day, felt that […]
Chase Wiedemann, of Clarkston, has graduated from Lawrence University, earning a B.S. degree with a major in Economics, Mathematics. The Lawrence community gathered virtually in mid-June for a commencement celebration unlike any other in the school’s 171-year history. Held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic that moved Spring Term classes to distance learning, the ceremony […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, causing doom and gloom on a global basis, four area students, including three from Clarkston, decided to see past all that and bring some sunshine to local police departments. “We wanted to show our love and support to them,” said Clarkston Junior […]
Challenge Island is coming to Clarkston. The hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) enrichment program with various locations across the country, Challenge Island is offering a new interactive camp this year for local Clarkston residents, and is promises to be quite the “trip.” Mike and Michelle Peterson, who live in the local community […]
Dear Editor, To the Clarkston City Council: I suggest the City Manager and Council reconsider continuing with the driveway installation at City Hall. Concrete pouring is targeted for the end of the week of August 3, per Jonathan Smith. One month ago, Council approved the 2020-21 budget as proposed by the City Manager. Since the […]
Admittedly, I knew very little about Clarkston when I came aboard with The Clarkston News in Feb. 2019. Now, almost 18 months later, I have learned several things about the area. I have learned most people actually live in Independence Township or Springfield Township or even Davisburg. Less than 1,000 people technically live in Clarkston […]