Owner Jim Bishop celebrates his new Poolmart & Spas at 6581 Dixie Highway with Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, friends, and family, at a ribbon cutting ceremony, April 25. Bishop grew up in the pool and spa industry and has more than 35 years of experience. Poolmart began in 1980. For more information , […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Five times larger than its previous location, the new Clarkston Supercenter at 8665 Dixie Highway gives General RV the opportunity to grow. “It was 10 pounds of stuff in a five-pound can. Now we have the space to spread our wings,” said Bill Brown, operations manager for the store. […]
BY KATHY SHELTON Special to the Clarkston News Who would have thought in early January skiers might be wondering, “where’s the snow?” Not to worry, said Bob Thomas, owner of Vertical Drop Ski Shop in Clarkston. They have a virtual, interactive ski simulator, the only one in Michigan and one of just a handful in […]
CEO Michael Perry, with scissors, and Executive Director Betty McClellan, holding ribbon, gather with WellBridge of Clarkston caregivers, Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, friends, and neighbors to celebrate their grand opening. Photo by Phil Custodio WellBridge of Clarkston celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and tours for the community, Oct. 24. “We […]
Genisys Credit Union announces that Veronica Paver has been awarded the 2018 Dianne Addington Community Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship provides funding to Baker College students who serve their communities as leaders and volunteers and are working toward a degree. Genisys Credit Union funds the annual award in honor of its former president and CEO, Dianne […]
BY BRENDA DOMINICK Clarkston News Staff Writer American Water won Best of the Best Water Supplier this year, and owner Jim McNulty says he’s very appreciative of his customers. “I would like to thank everyone that voted for us to win our 7th best of the best award in a row. It’s an honor to […]
BY BRENDA DOMINICK Clarkston News Staff Writer The Medcenter Pharmacy team and David Sakstrup, owner and pharmacist, and co-owner Edward Ghannam, send big thank you’s to all their customers for voting them Best Pharmacy and Best Pharmacist. “We appreciate your support and your continued business,” Sakstrup said, adding they care about their service and their customers. […]
Genisys Credit Union has received the Michigan’s Economic Bright Spots Award from Corp! Magazine. This award recognizes Michigan companies that continue to grow, expand and hire Michigan’s brightest talent. “We are honored to once again receive this award from Corp!” said Jackie Buchanan, Genisys President and CEO, “Genisys is committed to providing outstanding financial products […]
Clarkston Family Farm Executive Director Chelsea O’Brien celebrates with friends and family their official opening with a ribbon cutting, May 4. The farm is a six acre parcel of land at the corner of M-15 and Hubbard Road, owned by Clarkston Community Schools and leased to the non-profit farm. The farm’s Sunflower Market is open […]
Today, May 15, in an effort to protect printers and publishers from unwarranted tariffs, Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced S. 2385, the “Protecting Rational Incentives in Newsprint Trade Act of 2018,” or “PRINT Act.” Senators Roy Blunt (R- MO), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Doug Jones […]