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 […]
25 years ago – 1998We had a lot of fun!: Dave and Heather Mingle joined their sons, Evan and Logan, for a day at Deer Lake Beach. Youngsters and their families thanked the Independence Township lifeguards for their service during the summer.Residents oppose Springfield Twp. development: The standing-room-only crowd spoke out against the approval of […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor Emily Pyscher graduated from Clarkston High School in 2021 with a dream to make it big as a songwriter and recording artist in Nashville.Mission accomplished.Pyscher pursued her musical journey as a senior in high school, making frequent trips to and from Nashville. Immediately following graduation, she was on the fast […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Fatal crashes lead to study on Dixie Highway speed limit: Fatal accidents and increased development led to a conclusion by local road officials the speed limit on Dixie Highway needed to be lowered. The Road Commission of Oakland County made a recommendation to the Michigan State […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Staff Writer Inspired is how Ryan Koral felt after finishing a documentary about Garth Pleasant, former Rochester University men’s basketball coach.Koral, a Clarkston resident and founder of Tell Studios in Lake Orion, became inspired to start a sub brand with his video production studio. “I became focused on higher education […]
The Goddard School owner Heidi Marini cuts the ceremonial ribbon Aug. 9 for the new school in town, located at 6440 Citation Drive. Photo: John Ransom/Winship Studio
When I was little, I would tell stories to anyone who would listen. The tall tales would ramble on, and at the end I’d tell the adult (who probably stopped listening long before) that they were not to share these stories with my mom. “She doesn’t like to hear things she’s already heard,” I would […]