Singer T.J. Craven, 11, is on his way, recently winning first place at the 2007 ‘Flagstar Kids Talent Quest.? Craven of Independence Township won a $500 gift certificate to Macy’s and a $500 savings bond from Flagstar bank. Craven began singing at age 3; he enjoys singing country and Elvis. ‘I really like Elvis, but […]
Last week my co-worker Laura Colvin wrote a story about five high school minors who were caught with marijuana. I know she dealt with some opposition in writing the story and some community members didn’t feel the Clarkston News should be involved. To be honest I felt that my co-worker did a nice job in […]
McLaren Health Care has partnered with POH Medical Center, finalizing the acquisition Sept. 27. Theresa Rogers, POH representative, said since the project is in the very early stages, they are still working out details. The agreement should affect Clarkston and other satellite facilities in a very positive way, Rogers said. ‘There will be improvements and […]
The ‘wolf pack? of Clarkston High showed no mercy to the Lahser Knights as they defeated them 21-0, taking their record to 6-0. Kurt Richardson, Clarkston High School varsity football head coach, was not happy with his team’s performance despite the win, and said they need to work on ‘everything? over the next week. ‘I […]
ATD Solutions started in 2000 as a home based business with mother and daughters Sandra Siler, Jackie Kopp and Nicole Jones. Over the past seven years, the business was at two other locations before finding its current home at 6978 Dixie Highway. ‘We love it, we moved to this location and doubled our size and […]
Members of the Independence Township Board, Parks and Recreations, Senior Center and the community joined at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 to watch the demolition of the old senior center. ‘This is a great day,? said Dave Wagner Independence Township Supervisor. ‘It’s been a long awaited day and it’s good to see all the people […]
Growing up together and ministering at a church together, Curt Deoff and Shawn Marsack always dreamed of starting a church. They went their separate ways, but they’re back, making that dream come true. Demoff and Marsack, pastor and associate pastor at Bridgewood Church off M-15, started the church in a small building off Sashabaw Road […]
Winter taxes might have a bit less sting this year. Independence Township Board voted Sept. 18 to rollback millage rates. The 2006 levy was 7.0378 total. The 2007 levy is 6.887, for a total rollback of 0.1508 mills. Each mill equals one dollar per $1,000 of assessed property value. ‘It’s the first time will have […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer When most 9-year-old girls were playing with Barbie, or dreaming about being ballerinas and princesses when they grow older, Keera Allen was saying ‘I want to be a race car driver when I grow up.? Allen’s interest in racing started while sitting on the sofa with her grandfather […]
Unwanted body hair doesn’t stand a chance with the experts at Clarkston Laser Center, 5825 South Main Street, Suite 203,. ‘Our goal is to offer simple, safe, affordable procedures in an office with a doctor on site who meets with each patient to ensure safety and quality,? said Dr. Lee Baylis. ‘With price matching, you […]