From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Rain doesn’t dampen parade fun: The skies were overcast, the rain began to mist, but the elements did nothing to keep people away from downtown Clarkston. According to estimates, 10,000 people jammed into the area for the annual Fourth of July Parade. Award winners for […]
Knights of Columbus District Deputy Director and Clarkston resident Tom Kendziorski, left, gifts a $1,000 donation in late June to Club Create North Oakland County (CCNOC) coordinator and fellow Clarkston resident Robert White, right, on behalf of KofC Council #5436 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Waterford. Club Create North Oakland County, an […]
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15–18 for the next academic year. Students from all over the world – places like Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Ukraine, to name a few – are excited to study in […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Summer fun at the Oakland County Fair kicks off at Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, in Davisburg this Friday, July 7. “We have a little of something for everyone,” said Oakland County Fair General Manager LC Scramlin. “I see all the excitement of our vendors, […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Schools hear input from township, residents on new elementary: During the Independence Township Planning Commission meeting, Clarkston Community Schools Business Director Craig Kahler shared plans for the new elementary school at Hubbard Road and M-15. Kahler said the district wanted commissioners “to give their opinions […]
Verde Capital Management President Carl Szasz cuts the ribbon June 28 at 8031 Ortonville Road to celebrate 15 years in business. Photo: Provided by Kate Masters/Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
A large crowd gathers for the first Concerts in the Park event on June 16 at Depot Park. Photo: Matt Mackinder
On June 22, Clarkston’s Bowman Chevrolet made a $500 donation to Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors department to help support summer youth softball and baseball leagues. The donation and partnership also provides youth baseball and softball players with new equipment, exclusive invitations to complimentary instructional clinics, and an opportunity to earn donations for their […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Schools consider $250,000 Walters Road paving plan: During the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, the board, administrators and trustees discussed the possibility of paving Walters Road from Flemings Lake to Waldon roads and using it for bus traffic. Craig Kahler, director of business […]
Pure Skin Laser Center owner Lauren Banks cuts the ribbon June 13 to officially open the business, located at 6160 Dixie Highway. Photo: Provided by Kate Masters/Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce