This is a good week for the Neighborhood Security Seminar, planned for tomorrow by Citizens Cable Committee. Murders are rare in the Clarkston area, but we had one just last Saturday. It’s a particularly tragic and pointless one, too, involving a guy stalking a co-worker, hiding in her bedroom, grabbing her, and then shooting her […]
Derek Bush, a 2007 graduate of Clarkston High School, was always a helpful neighbor for Mel and Jo Vaara. With an economics degree from Mel’s alma mater Northern Michigan University, he hopes to be just as helpful for the state of Michigan. “We’re very proud of him,” Mel said. “He really blossomed at NMU.” “I […]
Jamie and Angelo Marino of Springfield Township want a big family. They have four boys and are now looking to adopt. ‘The nursery is ready and we can’t wait to have a baby in our home again,? Jamie said. ‘We love children,? said Angelo, who’s great grandmother had 21 children, three of whom were adopted. […]
Chris Heslip, master plumber and owner of Clarkston Plumbing and Boilers, offers complete, reliable service to his hometown. “I’m focusing on Clarkston ? all services in this area,” said Heslip, who is licensed and insured. “I like the area. It’s a great town. I shop for supplies locally to help keep it going.” He started […]
Heather Roberts walked away from the 2011 Michigan Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Detroit with four blisters and a toenail ready to fall off. It was a piece of cake compared to last year, said Roberts, member of the Clarkston-area team Jeeping for Jugs along with her husband Derek Roberts, and Cher-Ray and Ryan Kimler. […]
When Barbara Nolin moved to Clarkston, she had one goal in mind. “My daughter lives here, Nan, and I wanted my grandchildren to know me,” said Nolin, 86. “I’ve lived here 15 years ? mission accomplished.” Along the way, the lifelong teacher taught many Clarkston youth as a substitute teacher throughout the district. “I taught […]
Last Saturday’s official count tallied 1,249 shoppers at Clarkston Farmers’ Market ? more are expected as the season’s main harvest arrives. “The harvest is about two weeks late this year ? it’s just now getting in,” said Anissa Howard, Clarkston Farmers’ Market founder and director. A wide variety of local produce, fruit and vegetable growers […]
The tractor situation in Independence Township reminds me of ‘Star Trek II, The Wrath of Khan.? In the movie, Khan stole a machine called the Genesis Device and in the process stranded Admiral Kirk and crew in the middle of an asteroid. In response, Kirk tries to goad his mortal enemy (Khan) into beaming down […]
Writing students going into grades 5-7 toured downtown Clarkston last Friday, seeking inspiration for their Oakland Summer Writer’s Camp. “We bring together kids from all over Oakland County for two weeks to develop writing skills,” said instructor Phyllis Ness. “It’s an enrichment program for kids who enjoy writing.” Ness and instructor Jim Haugh taught writing […]
Young scientists put their ideas to the test at Clarkston’s Camp Invention. In its sixth year, the week-long program presented 106 students going into grades 1-6 with hands-on modules in science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as history and the arts. In the WILD: Wondrous and Living Designs module, students explored animal survival traits […]