On Deck Saturdays starts in March

On Deck Saturdays starts in March

Dream big, dream early!  Dillman & Upton hosts On Deck Saturdays on March 12 and April 23 from 9 am to 1 pm in Downtown Rochester. Meet pro builders and see all the latest deck materials. Explore design options while you enjoy a free hot dog and drink! The Dillman & Upton expansive deck display features […]

Clarkston chamber exec steps down

Clarkston chamber exec steps down

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shaun Hayes has submitted his resignation to the Chamber’s Board of Directors, effective January 31, 2022. “Our board members and our membership are grateful for Shaun’s tenure and his efforts to get us through the challenges of the COVID pandemic,” said Angie […]

Local biz gives back to Michigan charities

Local biz gives back to Michigan charities

Clarkston-based Chase Plastics has awarded donations totaling $10,000 to four different charities as part of their annual giving card campaign. This year’s winners were all nominated by customers of Chase Plastics, including Rising Stars Academy in Center Line, Penrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, Battin Farms Equine and Soldier Sanctuary in Olivet, and See […]

Local family wants best for pets

Local family wants best for pets

When Areej and Joe Alnaraie started to look for solutions to their dog’s health challenges, they found they weren’t alone. Other families were having the same challenges, and many of them were finding relief for their pets by switching to Pet Wants food. “We adopted Max two and a half years ago and he always […]

City developments

Two weeks ago, in a joint meeting with the Clarkston Planning Commission and Historic District Commission, Rudy’s Market owner Robert Esshaki and highly regarded architect Victor Saroki presented preliminary renovation plans for the Rudy’s building and the old Clarkston News building next door on South Main Street. Over the next 18-24 months, pending plan approvals, […]

Water grant

EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes & Energy) has awarded source water protection grant funds to 30 Michigan public water systems for the 2022 grant cycle. These grants will help fund programs to protect those clean water sources and to educate the public about where their water originates and how best to ensure it remains healthy. Independence […]

Application period now open for annual Oakland County award

Applications are now open for the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. The award program seeks individuals who live or work in Oakland County, are under the age of 40, and who have shown high achievement in their professional field, exemplified creative innovation, or have provided significant and essential service to their communities. “We’re […]

Growing, employing, transferring wealth

Growing, employing, transferring wealth

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Henry Woloson knows a thing or two about finances. As the head of Woloson Financial Management, located in town at 7608 Dixie Highway, Suite 100, for the past 28 years, Woloson found the pandemic the perfect time to pass on his knowledge of the industry in book form, recently […]

Local biz stays in-house with new president

Local biz stays in-house with new president

Chase Plastics Services, Inc. announced last month the appointment of Kevin Chase (top right), president of Chase Plastics, to chief executive officer, and Clarkston resident Adam Paulson (top left), vice president of operations, to the role of president, effective January 1, 2022. The changes reflect a thoughtful and strategic approach to long-term growth and succession […]

New 80-acre animal care farm opening in Clarkston

Boots and flannel were de rigueur at the ribbon cutting of the Michigan Humane Center for Farm Animal Care at the Abraham Ranch in Clarkston, located west of M-15 and south of Weidemann Drive, on October 25. This facility, soon to be serving hundreds of farm animals and livestock each year, is the next phase of Michigan […]

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