By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The Jeremiah Clark Chapter is a newly formed branch of the Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), “dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and supporting better education for the nation’s youth,” according to a press release from the chapter. The chapter was established after the idea […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As the seasons change from winter to spring, the Clarkston Village Players’ next show looks to put a spring in your step. The group’s May performance, “Sex Please, We’re Sixty,” by Michael and Susan Parker, is a delightful farce that takes a hilarious turn when some pills Henry designed […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Voters asked to approve $6 million for safety paths: For the upcoming August primary, Independence Township voters would be asked to consider renewals of both library and safety path taxes. The Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a renewal of the library millage, 7-0, during […]
Real Estate One agents, staff and special guests in downtown Clarkston recently presented a check from their Lunch for a Cause fundraiser in the amount of $1,285 to Aimee Baker, executive director of Clarkston SCAMP, for upcoming SCAMP activities. Real Estate One realtor is at left, Baker at right. Photo: Michelle Primeaux
By Don Rush Special to the Clarkston News When spring rolls around, many area residents start cleaning out their basements, garages and under their sink. Chances are they will also find old household hazardous waste and will need to safely dispose of those items. Household hazardous waste are the unwanted or unusable portion of consumer […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When the Oakland Youth Orchestras presents its spring concert on April 27 from the Oxford Performing Arts Center, the concert will feature Clarkston High School student Ethan McMurray’s orchestra piece “Dream Theme and Variations.” The event will also serve as a farewell to OYO Executive Director Joanne Walle. McMurray’s […]
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From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Schools set price for new M-15 elementary property: The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to pass a resolution to purchase the property from the Maria J. Baylis Trusts. Clarkston Schools planned to pay $1 million for 24 acres of the 29 acre […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 New sub concept plan nets praise in Springfield: Calling it “one of the three best plans to come before this board,” Springfield Township members praised a conceptual site plan for a new subdivision, known as the Wooded Hills of Jamestown, at its regular meeting. A […]
My name is Kellen Flint. I am a senior at Clarkston High School and someone who loves to travel the world. Last year, I was given the amazing opportunity to work with the Rotary Club here in Clarkston to go on an exchange. I had never done one of these before or much less traveled […]