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Emiley Gale Schuster, owner of the new Visibly Gale wellness center at 7020 Gateway Park Drive in Independence Township, cuts the ribbon last Wednesday signifying the business’ opening. Photo: Matt Mackinder
Annual four-day Save & Share celebration at Skaff Furniture-Carpet One begins Nov. 24
FLINT — In what has become as much of a holiday tradition as parades, football and a Thanksgiving turkey, the 12th Annual Skaff Save & Share event will once again take place Nov. 24-27.Over the past 11 years, this annual event has helped raise more than $200,000 for local charities. That’s money that has stayed […]
What ‘Matt’ers: A special time of year
Is it already time to play Christmas music?You bet it is!And I know, I know. There are people out there that say Thanksgiving Day or the day after is the official start to the Christmas season.That could very well be true, but I’m that guy that watches “Elf” in July. I’ve done it. And I’ll […]
A Look Back for November 8, 2023
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Top honors go to CHS Marching Band: The Clarkston High School Marching Band scored big with a fifth place finish out of ten teams in Flight I at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship at Pontiac Silverdome. They scored 82.95 points from judges, performing their […]
Community check
Max Broock and Real Estate One presented a check for $701.75 at their 31 S. Main Street office Nov. 1 to the Michigan Animal League. The money was raised by charitable events including a Euchre tournament and a chili cook-off. Agents from Max Broock and Real Estate One with realtor Tina Zudell, left, holding the […]
Second grader leaves community spellbound
By Megan BondsSpecial to the Clarkston News INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Halloween fever has settled, and amid the post-festive buzz, there’s much to talk about, especially when it comes to seven-year-old Mason Bonds from North Sashabaw Elementary School.Known for his innovative Halloween porch displays with his father, Derek Bonds, Mason decided to elevate their tradition […]
‘It’s only Halloween for me’
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Brady Arnott lives in Lake Orion but has celebrated Halloween the past few years at his aunt Lindsay Patton’s house in Independence Township.Arnott, just 10, creates a haunted trail in the backyard of the property, something that attracts hundreds of visitors each season.“I just like to make […]
Day of the Dead celebration
On Oct. 29, the Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Road, hosted a Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) celebration to remember all those who have passed away.The event was organized by Narce Scott, who is of Mexican heritage, and wanted to share the holiday with the Clarkston community.The celebration also featured […]
Rotary project at farm
By Mary SloanSpecial to the Clarkston News INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Rotary Club of Clarkston has been awarded a grant to help the Clarkston Family Farm by creating greater accessibility to raised planting beds in its Peace Pole Garden.This garden is used by students and community members to plant vegetables for consumption.The objective of this […]
Grand opening
Dr. Andrew Ames cuts the ribbon to welcome the Michigan Specialty Surgery Center to town, located at 6886 Sashabaw Road, during the grand opening ribbon cutting last Wednesday. Photo: Kendal Petzold