From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 New president invites others to join the Friends: Since Laurie Stern, a 23-year Clarkston resident, became president of Friends of the Independence Township Library. Since she joined 3-4 years prior, membership had skyrocketed. “We have added wonderful people who are really devoted who are real […]
One Ton Trolley is a local band with one member, Bill Arnold (vocals, rhythm guitar), a resident of Clarkston over 20 years. The band’s drummer, Jon Johnson, grew up in Clarkston and was a graduate of CHS. Other band members include Anthony Zack (harmony vocals, lead guitar) and Chris Brown (bass). The band recently released […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 New school to be on M-15: After a closed session with the Independence Township Board of Trustees, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to select the Baylis farm on the northwest corner of M-15 and Hubbard Road as the site for the […]
Jurgita Bendtsen, owner of Clarkston Spa & Little House of Lashes, 3 E. Washington Street, does the honors Feb. 15 with family and colleagues watching on, including Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Fair Margraf at her right. Photo: Matt Mackinder
The Oakland Community Health Network has released mental health tips for families and individuals to manage stress or trauma associated with the recent crisis at Michigan State University. Tips for Parents: Acknowledge what happened. If your child is talking or asking about traumatic events, it is important for the caregivers/loved ones in their life to […]
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 […]