A Look Back for May 25, 2022

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 Clarkston honors its best: A full house packed Clarkston Creek celebrated the annual Community Awards Breakfast, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Awards given out included Bud and Glenita Olafsson for beautification; Dr. Thomas Stone, community preservation; Sally Hadden, adult youth volunteer; Stephen Hyer, Jr., […]

Readying for summertime library fun

Readying for summertime library fun

What’s better than enjoying a nice sunny day with the comfort of a good book? Getting it from the library! It’s one reason why summer is one of the busiest times of the year for libraries. Every year, libraries across the country plan an assortment of programs such as arts and crafts, animal visits, educational […]

Donation to Rotary Club

The David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation is providing a grant of $3,000 to ShelterBox, a charity affiliated with Rotary International. Clarkston Rotary suggested using ShelterBox to route funds for refugee and disaster relief in countries including Ukraine, Romania, and Yemen. Several years ago, a member of Clarkston Rotary was instrumental in establishing Rotary clubs in […]

A Look Back for May 18, 2022

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 Spanning the globe: Eleven-year-old Sarah Maesch’s drawing was selected as the top design in the Detroit area for WorldPlane, a plane decorated with children’s art from 18 Northwest markets in the U.S. and Asia. Her creation was painted on the side of a Northwest Airlines […]

Choir shares the life of Matthew Shepard through music

Choir shares the life of Matthew Shepard through music

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer A few students from Clarkston High School Choir paused for a moment as they listened to the sounds coming from their classroom last Thursday morning for their upcoming final performance. It was the first time all the pieces for their final concert were brought together, which includes […]

Celebrating the big 5-0

Celebrating the big 5-0

On May 12, 1972 at Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford (formerly Drayton Plains) Michele Seeterlin and Theodore Ginn began their married life. Fast forward 50 years and you’ll find them not far from where it all began, having raised their five children Amy, Brian, Jeff, Laura, and Tim in Clarkston. Both Ted and Mickey […]

Grand old flag

Grand old flag

The Clarkston Optimist Club is once again selling flags to celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 9/11, and Veterans Day. Further info can be obtained at ClarkstonOptimists.org or by calling co-chairs Tami Lowrie (248-210-4808) or Ann Degen (248-625-7031). Pictured, from left, are Optimist members Karen Joliat, Ann Evans, Tamera Lowrie, and Robin Brose. Photo: Provided by Tom […]

Angels’ Place Race returns this week

Angels’ Place Race returns this week

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Angels’ Place Race, a 5k/10k/one-mile race held in Clarkston. Since its inception, the race has raised more than $292,300 for Angels’ Place, which provides homes and services to adults with developmental disabilities. The race will once again be held in-person this Saturday, May 14, with a virtual […]

Navigating life through DIY situations

Navigating life through DIY situations

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Back in January 2019, Clarkston resident Amanda Vernaci started the Instagram account Come Stay Awhile where her hope was to create a place where people could come to be inspired and gain confidence to tackle their own do-it-yourself projects. “For a long time, I found myself so focused on […]

LucaStrong back to fight Parkinson’s

LucaStrong back to fight Parkinson’s

After a two-year break due to COVID, the second annual LucaStrong Hike for Parkinson’s Disease at Holly State Park is coming up, Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. Jim and Lisa Lucas, Springfield Township residents, began the event in 2019. Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 15 years ago when he was 44 years old. […]

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