A holly, jolly fun time at Clarkston Family Farm

A holly, jolly fun time at Clarkston Family Farm

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Independence Township — S’mores, hot chocolate, free crafts for kids and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are just a few of the exciting things to look forward to at Christmas at the Farm at the Clarkston Family Farm this Saturday, 4 – 7 p.m. […]

Holiday tradition returns!

Hundreds of people lined streets in downtown Clarkston for the return of the Fourth of July parade as there wasn’t a parade since 2019. The sun shined brightly for the crowd to watch the 55-plus entries which included the Clarkston High School Marching Band, classic vehicles, tractors, fire trucks, local businesses and more. This year’s […]

Rosenbaum-Meola engagement

Rosenbaum-Meola engagement

Renee and Steven Turner, of Clarkston, have announced the engagement of their daughter Mickayla Meola to Timothy Rosenbaum. The happy couple will say “I do” on July 8, 2022 at the historic Tudor Arms Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. Family and friends have eagerly anticipated their union since the couple met while attending Notre Dame College […]

To the farm, to the farm

The community enjoyed Family Fun Day at Clarkston Family Farm on Saturday. The monthly event included hay rides, crafts, visiting farm animals and enjoying treats – Pita Way had free sandwiches, Bid Dog brought homemade salsa and chocolate milk from Cook’s Dairy Farm. The next Family Fun Day is Saturday, Aug. 28, 12-4 p.m. and […]

Golden anniversary

Golden anniversary

Sandy Smalley grew up in Clarkston, graduating from Clarkston High School in 1965. She married Mario Di Ponio in 1971 and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 20. Currently living in Highland, the couple is the proud parents of adult children, David, and wife Annette, and Gina, with husband Dale. “To our […]

‘So thankful’

‘So thankful’

Local resident Chuck Griffith takes time for an October photograph with his immediate family, numbering 24 strong, on the bridge in the 5800 block of Clarkston Road. After an accident 30 years ago resulted in the loss of his right hand and forearm, Griffith built the bridge as his first one-handed project. “I often say, […]

Reed-Leek

Reed-Leek

Thomas Reed and Becka Leek were married Dec. 27, 2019, at Central United Methodist Church in Waterford with the reception at The Vault in Holly. Their honeymoon was in Aspen, Colo. Parents of the bride are Randy and Jill Leek of Clarkston, and parents of the groom are Butch and Kathy Reed of Clarkston. Best […]

Clarkston’s Gotta Have Art!

BY BRENDA DOMINICK Clarkston News Staff Writer It was tough call at The 10th Annual Imagine That! Teen Art Show on Wednesday night, March 22, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. A variety of vibrant, dramatic, and elaborate artwork filled the hallway of the Clarkston Independence District Library, created by teens from across the district. […]

Help needed for Kids’ Kloset

Makenna Walk, a senior at Clarkston High School, chose Kids’ Kloset as the recipient of her Passion Project, which is a part of her Independent Study class at CHS, instructed by Lisa Donley. She has been collecting disposal diapers since March for the outreach mission of First Congregational Church of Clarkston. “Kids’ Kloset is always […]

Clarkston’s Gotta Have Art!

BY BRENDA DOMINICK Clarkston News Staff Writer It was tough call at The 10th Annual Imagine That! Teen Art Show on Wednesday night, March 22, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. A variety of vibrant, dramatic, and elaborate artwork filled the hallway of the Clarkston Independence District Library, created by teens from across the district. […]