A Look Back for July 6, 2022

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 Owner of unfinished Main St. house receives ultimatum: The Independence Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0 at their July 1 meeting to have the township attorney draft a document, ordering township Bob Martin to complete exterior construction on his Main Street home within 30 days […]

Seeing shapes at the library

Seeing shapes at the library

There is more to do at the Clarkston Independence District Library than just read and check out books. The Clarkston Community Women’s Club, the Friends of the Library, and the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club recently joined together to fund and install an interactive garden kaleidoscope at the library last week created by artist Bob […]

GM donates $500K to new Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint for STEM exhibits, programs

GM donates $500K to new Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint for STEM exhibits, programs

Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint and General Motors have announced a partnership that will honor the legacy of General Motors founder William “Billy” C. Durant while supporting the museum’s STEM exhibits and programs. Through a donation of $500,000 from GM, Sloan Museum’s new vehicle gallery will be named The Durant Gallery when it opens […]

A Look Back for June 29, 2022

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 Carol’s Village Grill, building sold: Regulars at Carol’s Village Grill said their good-byes to Don and Carol Borngesser, who had owned the restaurant at the corner of Main and E. Washington streets in downtown Clarkston for 12 years. Carol’s was officially sold to new owner […]

Local soldier balancing Army life with motherhood

Local soldier balancing Army life with motherhood

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When U.S. Army Capt. Justine Bolten found out she was pregnant in August of 2020, like most women, she was filled with happiness and joy. However, there was an underlying feeling of anxiousness about this new chapter in her life. “It felt like I was just starting my career, […]

Issues with roads? RCOC unveils upgraded app

Need to report a pothole or missing sign? Looking for a list of road construction projects? The Road Commission for Oakland County has recently upgraded its app making it easier for residents to report issues and find real-time traffic updates and other information. The app is free through Apple or Google app stores by searching […]

A Look Back for June 22, 2022

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 Kids, seniors connect: An end-of-the-year outing for 18 second-graders from Andersonville Elementary turned out to be not only educational and fun, but a first-time intergenerational experience for some of them as well. The students visited Hart Community Center where they shared stories on everything from […]

Top honors in scouting

Top honors in scouting

By Brandon Kathman Special to the Clarkston News Scouting’s local Pontiac-Manito District has recognized two Clarkston volunteers for exceptional service during the 2021-22 program year, naming Pack 163’s Chris Chwasz “Cubmaster of the Year” and Troop 189’s Sherry Snudden “Committee Chair of the Year.” “Keeping with tradition, we appreciate and recognize the dedication of all […]

Biking for a cause

Biking for a cause

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Pop quiz question: What do you get when you mix a cross-country cycling journey, small-town America, and an international, humanitarian cause? Answer: An adventure of a lifetime. Kathryn Giroux is on a mission. She’s setting out on a solo bike touring expedition cycling coast to coast more than 4,000 […]

Reviving history

Reviving history

Eighth grade students from Clarkston Junior High went to Clarkston’s Lakeview Cemetery recently for their Academic Service Learning project under the guidance of Christine Rogers and Alex Sennabaum. The students chose individuals buried in the cemetery and researched who they were and how they contributed to the history of Clarkston. The students then made videos […]

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