Local real estate agent Cheryl Waring was sworn in as a new member of the Independence Township Tax Assessing Board of Review on Jan. 17. With over 20 years of experience, Waring was chosen for her extensive knowledge of the property values in Independence Township. Waring will use her expertise to help the board determine […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Mild winter’s ‘snow’ problem for local business: Local businesses shared if the mild temperatures in the Clarkston area were affecting them. Two area hardware stores shared the 30- to 40-degree weather hadn’t made a huge impact on sales as customers were still getting winter gear. […]
There is no ice that is 100 percent safe. The following information is a recommended guide to help judge recreational use of clear, solid blue ice and help you minimize risk when going out on the ice: *Five inches of ice is the thickness minimum for general use (fishermen, ice skaters and foot traffic) *Eight […]
TOP PHOTO: Married 55 years, Stephen Strawsburg says he remains his wife Barbara’s “sole bad habit.”
Clarkston Rotary Club president Mary Sloan, center, stands with Clarkston Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Fair Margraf and Rotary Treasurer Jeff Lichty as she proudly displays the award for Non-Profit of the Year. The award is given to a not-for-profit organization whose strategic vision, passion and perseverance has led to extraordinary outcomes for the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Sneak a peek at the new high school: “Awesome” was the word heard over and over as a group made up of parents, school trustees, members of the Help Us Grow bond committee and at least one student got a sneak preview of the new […]
It’s a good idea to keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you might be traveling into an area where you could encounter snow. Having essential supplies can provide some comfort and safety for you and your passengers. The following items are recommended for your winter driving survival kit: Ice scraper/snowbrush Shovel Sand […]
By Ben Gagnon Special to the Clarkston News FLINT—Some of the world’s finest exotic vehicles will be on display for the 8th Annual Chrome & Ice Indoor Car Show this weekend. Chrome & Ice, sponsored by General Motors and Dort Financial Credit Union, returns Feb. 10-12 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint. General admission […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Sweet shot to open on Main Street: Downtown business owner Ann Stevenson shared she would incorporate a café/coffee shop into her Union General store. She planned seating for 15 customers. Weatherman visits Pine Knob Elementary: Channel 7 weatherman Chris Bradley visited Pine Knob Elementary fourth […]
By Don Rush Special to the Clarkston News So what do you do after a 30-year career as a graphic artist in Metro Detroit? If you’re Oxford resident Jeff Morrison, 62, you start another career which would lead you to publish first a 322-paged book, and follow that up with a 466-paged, hardcover book. “Guardians […]