From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Springfield approves Meadowlands: Jerome Forrester and Lynn Kacy were given an unanimous approval for their proposed Meadowlands cluster housing project by the Springfield Township board. The Meadowlands project, located near the Hidden Trail residential area off of Rattalee Lake Road, had been ongoing for nearly four […]
On Sept. 13, HOTWORX owners John and Karilynn Whitley cut the ceremonial ribbon welcoming their business, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio, to town at 6493 Sashabaw Road. Photo: Kate Masters/Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
The Clarkston High School Class of 1973 50th class reunion was held at Deer Lake Athletic Club on Aug. 26Over 30 classmates attended the event, which celebrated the first-ever class to graduate and walk across the stage at Clarkston’s Pine Knob Music Theatre. PHOTO: During dinnertime Angela Hyndman-Kerr, Jim Wilson and spouse, Terry Green and […]
Lt. Frankie Cruz, of the Independence Township Fire Department, stands with State Rep. Mike Harris, R-Waterford, at the Michigan State Capitol on Sept. 7. Harris hosted Cruz at the annual ceremony held by the state’s House of Representatives to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to honor first responders. Photo: Mike Quillinan/House Republican […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Following the dream into Autumn: It was a great day to follow your dreams, and youngsters on the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce float, which won the Best Float Award, were all smiles at this year’s Labor Day Parade.Board splits on rezonings: The Independence Township Board of […]
By Jim NewellLake Orion Review Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — For Shawn Coltson, a motorcycle mechanic with around 200 motorcycles and millions of miles on the road, getting a tibial rod out of his lower leg was a journey he’ll never forget.After failed attempts to remove the rod, Colston’s journey finally ended when Dr. Trevor Crean, […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998New post office opens in Clarkston: After months of construction and technical delays, a new Clarkston Post Office opened at 5799 S. Main Street near Dixie Highway. One of the biggest improvements was space – customers could shop a large “Postal Space” within the 4,085-square-foot facility.Roberts […]
By Joette KunseSpecial to the Clarkston News The Clarkston Farm and Garden Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023.To be a working club in the Clarkston community for 75 years is a statement of creativity, organization, and friendship.The club was formed in Nov. 1948, a time when not many women in the community were […]
Gerald Gomes, owner of Ellie Mental Health, cuts the ribbon on Aug. 21 to announce his business’ arrival in Clarkston at 7640 Dixie Highway #155. Photo: Kate Masters/Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
Last week, I had one of those moments where the light bulb went off above my head.I was at Depot Park to cover the bridge dedication (see more on pages 1 and 11) and then went over to Bay Court Park to take pictures of the demolition (see page 8) before coming back to Main […]