PONTIAC — McLaren Oakland, part of McLaren Health Care and its statewide McLaren Stroke Network, has earned designation from The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s level of specialized critical care to achieve favorable long-term outcomes for stroke patients.A quality designation in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Primary […]
Charlie Longo enjoys her hot chocolate and flashes a smile during the second annual Clarkston Optimist WinterFest last Saturday at Depot Park. See more photos from the event on page 3 of this week’s print edition. Photo: Matt Mackinder
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999Ryder truck facility driven out: Residents opposing the 450,000-square-foot facility proposed for 30 acres at the end of Bow Pointe Road had their prayers answered when Independence Township Planning Commissioners turned it down, 6-0. It was nearly three hours of discussion in which the commissioners heard […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterANN ARBOR — Carigan Price has seen a lot being on the University of Michigan Dance team – including victories for the football team and their success in claiming three consecutive Big Ten titles, winning the Rose Bowl and winning the College Football Playoff national championship over Washington this […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), which is contracted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, has released tips for families and individuals to manage stress or anxiety during extreme weather and cold temperatures that we typically get this time of year in Michigan.Severe weather can disrupt lives in significant […]
If you grew up in the 1980s like me, then odds are Hulk Hogan was a part of your childhood, if in name only.Everyone knew that name in the 1980s. The Hulkster was everywhere – posters, notebooks, lunch boxes, newspaper ads, you name it. Mostly, he was on your TV.In my opinion, and I suspect […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999Prevention is the key to safety for new fire inspector: New Independence Township Fire Department Inspector Bill Thompson called himself “the arm of the public.” Out in the field, he periodically inspected existing and newly constructed commercial buildings in the township and City of Clarkston.Beating the […]
Christi Marshall and her daughter Lily Marshall, co-owners of Clothed Boutique, take part in the ceremonial ribbon cutting last Wednesday with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce at the boutique’s location, 5897 Dixie Highway. Photo: John Ransom/Winship Studio
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999City council finds humor in zoning ordinance draft: In its second look at a proposed zoning ordinance, the Clarkston City Council found things that just didn’t jive. At its regular meeting, the council plowed through several more chapters of the 25-section ordinance and had a little […]
CLARKSTON — View Newspaper Group is proud to announce that Cassandra Preseren has joined the team as a sales and branding specialist. Preseren will work with Emily Caswell, brand manager and Pete Clinton, advertising director and focus on advertising, marketing, account management, event planning and community networking events.Preseren brings almost 20 years of experience, an […]