Conditions are improving in New Orleans, but there’s still much work to do. ‘There’s been a vast improvement since last time,? said Stanley Garwood, volunteer with the North Oakland Disaster Relief Team. ‘But there are still huge malls, high rises, and houses that are vacant.? Garwood, his wife, Kathy Garwood, and 13 other volunteers travelled […]
When Linda Romanowski joined the First Congregational Church in Clarkston about eight years ago, she found the connection for which she was searching. As a direct descendant of a Mayflower pilgrim, she and the church share a common heritage. She has used her research into her ancestor, Edward Doten, an original signer of the Mayflower […]
The Clarkston Union was closed Saturday ‘for electrical service,? the sign said. That was true, but the electricity came from some of Clarkston’s most famous residents, home for their wedding day. Kid Rock, celebrating a series of wedding ceremonies with his wife, Pamela Anderson, chose the Clarkston Union as the place for his latest. ‘Out […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor As the showcase of local business, the Clarkston Expo is a great place to learn all about what local shops, stores, and restaurants have to offer. This year, the Expo’s 20th anniversary, learning could win you tickets to a Detroit Red Wings Game. ‘Guests at the Expo will be […]
Jessica Bennink, formerly of Clarkston, died suddenly and unexpectedly Oct. 7. Her family is still deeply grieving, but wanted to share their memories of her and thank their friends here, several of whom came out to Missouri for the funeral, for their condolences. ‘She was a real free spirit,? said Sjef Bennink, Jessica’s father. ‘She […]
There’s a new law in Independence Township, or at least a new set of lawyers. Following the recommendation of a subcommittee made up of township Supervisor David Wager, Clerk Shelagh Vanderveen, and Trustee Daniel Kelly, the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to approve the motion. Wagner and Trustee Charles Dunn voted against the […]
The public will get a chance to weigh in on proposed Sashabaw Road development projects. The Independence Township Board of Trustees scheduled a public hearing on the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority plan for Nov. 22. Richard Carlisle, of Carlisle Wortman, advised at the township board’s Oct. 17 regular meeting that the hearing be set […]
Over the past few weeks, some have called on the Clarkston News to give its endorsement to certain issues. The paper has been in town for decades, so it would make sense for it to take a stand on important issues in the community, to tell people what it thinks about them. I wish the […]
Clarkston has had its portrait done, drawn in pen and ink. The poster-size work of art features a stylized montage of Clarkston, along with Independence and Springfield townships. It mixes detailed renderings of buildings with images of landmarks, faces, and other important features. Downtown historic homes and buildings, including 5 Main Street, home of The […]
On a trip to Vermont, Jim and Virginia Schultz heard they were having a barn tour, so they bought tickets. As they visited the historic structures, they turned to each other. ‘We could do this,? they said to each other, recounts Jim Schultz. Schultz brought the idea to the Clarkston Community Historical Society Board of […]