Bailey House is moving on to next generation

by Joette Kunse Contributor to the Clarkston News Preservation Clarkston is celebrating the completion of the restoration of the historic Bailey House on Sashabaw Road this week on Dec. 17 and 18. The project began years ago with the home being set for demolition and today, it is restored and will become the home of […]

Team RUSH prepares for 24th annual Holiday Lights Parade

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Clarkston High School’s Team RUSH 27 Robotics team invites the community to come to downtown Clarkston this Saturday, Dec. 14 for the 24th Annual Clarkston Holiday Lights Parade. “We are so excited,” said Kyle Hughes, Team RUSH Coach and high school teacher. “We love the theme: […]

‘Tis the season at Clarkston Family Farm

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Final touches are being made as Clarkston Family Farm (CFF) turns into a holiday village for its annual Christmas at the Farm on Saturday, Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m. “I love this event,” said CFF Executive Director Chelsea O’Brien. “It’s my favorite.” Visitors can expect holiday […]

CJHS honors local veterans at Veterans Day ceremony

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Last week, local veterans Bill and Joette Kunse were honored by students at Clarkston Junior High School at the school’s Veterans Day ceremony. The event featured several student speakers who spoke about the importance of Veterans Day and gave introductions and background on the Kunses. The entirety […]

Sashabaw Plains DAR prepares for Wreaths Across America

By Joette Kunse Clarkston News Contributor Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec.14. Two million wreaths are placed in 4,600 local, national and military cemeteries across the nation and abroad. Independence Township’s Lakeview Cemetery in Clarkston is the resting place of 1,139 veterans. Many of those veterans passed away before Great Lakes National Cemetery was […]

Local boy scouts get hands-on experience with SRT

Local boy scouts get hands-on experience with SRT

Ryan Legg tests his strength by swinging the battering ram. Photo provided. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Over the summer, Boy Scout Troop 189 were treated to an interactive presentation from a Special Response Team (SRT) where the boys were able to learn a little bit about the group and get some […]

Clarkston SCAMP raises money at annual golf outing

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP held its annual golf outing last month to raise money to benefit SCAMP camp, a summer camp for special needs children and adults in the area. The golf outing yielded over $32,000 in money raised which will go directly to benefit SCAMP camp. “The cost per SCAMPer is approximately $2,000 […]

Taste of Clarkston returns to downtown Clarkston Sept. 29

Taste of Clarkston returns to downtown Clarkston Sept. 29

Jake Reynolds feeds butterscotch pudding to Makayla Turner at last year’s 25th annual Taste of Clarkston event. CLN file photo. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Nothing brings people together quite like food and foodies from all over will be sure to get their fill by enjoying some great eats at the annual Taste […]

Youth rocketeers take up space

Youth rocketeers take up space

From left, Tessa Veres (Auburn Hills), Eleanor Schwarz (Brandon Twp.), Reilly Konig (Oxford Twp.), James Warner, Evett Wade (Auburn Hills), Xavien Konig (Oxford Twp.), Karmann Reed (Brandon Twp.) and Lorenzo Dearo Mentone (Lake Orion). Members of the Oakland County 4-H Sport Rocket Club. Photos: Patrick McAbee. Oakland County 4-H Sport Rocket Club By David Fleet […]