A Look Back for September 27, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998New elementary gets water and sewer, barely: A vote to extend sewer and water to the new elementary school narrowly squeaked by the Independence Township Board of Trustees – mainly because officials differed on how Clarkston Community Schools was handling its new cooperative venture with the […]

Coffee coming along

Coffee coming along

A new Biggby Coffee location, tentatively set to open next spring on Dixie Highway between Genisys Credit Union and Deer Lake Inn, should have the paving complete by the end of the year. The business was approved by the Independence Township Board of Trustees back on Nov. 10, 2022. Photo: Matt Mackinder

What ‘Matt’ers: Hustle and bustle

Ah yes, it’s that time of year.It’s the time where everything seems to be going a mile a minute with kids’ activities, home life, and work.I’m sure many people reading this know exactly what I’m talking about.Here’s what I have learned as the years have gone by – embrace these times.Yes, time flies. Even more […]

Clarkston Scout hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Clarkston Scout hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

By Brandon KathmanSpecial to the Clarkston News INDEPENDENCE TWP. — A local Scout took the “never forget” mantra seriously and organized a remembrance ceremony at the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Abhik Arya is a Life Scout with Clarkston’s Troop 185B and the 17-year-old aspires to the rank […]

A Look Back for September 20, 2023

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 […]

Ribbon cutting on fitness

Ribbon cutting on fitness

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

Class of 1973 reunion

Class of 1973 reunion

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 […]

Never forget

Never forget

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 […]

A Look Back for September 13, 2023

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 […]

Motorcycle enthusiast uses removed tibial rod in his motorcycle

Motorcycle enthusiast uses removed tibial rod in his motorcycle

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, […]

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