Taking to the stage

Taking to the stage

Clarkston Village Players presents the hilarious farce “Move Over Mrs. Markham” by Ray Cooney and John Chapman, produced with permission from Concord Theatricals. To Sylvie, it’s the “goose” that she learned from Alistair, but to Philip, Joanna Markham’s husband, it’s “a variety of geese,” and 15 years of marriage is just about undone along with everything […]

A Look Back for May 11, 2022

From The Clarkston News archives 25 YEARS AGO – 1997 “Will township muzzle Pine Knob?” Independence Township was considering a proposed outdoor entertainment ordinance at their Board of Trustees meeting, May 6. As proposed, the ordinance could regulate acts, which combined with alcohol and other factors might provoke bad behavior and invoke need for more […]

A Look Back for May 4, 2022

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 “Spring plant sale returns to student-run greenhouse” Students in the floral/greenhouse program at Oakland Technical Center Northwest campus were counting down to their annual spring plant sale coming up in mid-May. “Internet brings moms together” Carolyn Bush was one of two Clarkston moms to use […]

Sunday in the park

Sunday in the park

Clarkston residents Dave and Michelle Herkowitz, along with their children Madelyn, Kenzie, and Marissa, and family dog Missy, take a stroll this past Sunday through Depot Park in downtown Clarkston as part of the annual “Walk & Roll” fundraiser to benefit Clarkston SCAMP, a summertime program for individuals with special needs. Photo by Matt Mackinder

Cleaning up Clarkston

Cleaning up Clarkston

From left, volunteers Anastasia Alexandrova, Mary Blanchard, Theresa Fougnie, Cheryl McNeil, Emily Duthinh, Kevin Church, kneeling Greg Petrosky, Denise DeCubber, Colleen Armstrong, Steve Harmon, Audrey Harmon, Mike McNeil, and David Siener gathered April 23 during Community Impact Weekend to help clean up the Sashabaw Creek Preserve in Clarkston. Photo by Sue Julian

Strolling through Depot

Strolling through Depot

Craig, Brooke, and Parker Ervin walk together through Depot Park Sunday during the “Walk & Roll” Clarkston SCAMP fundraiser. Photo by Matt Mackinder

What ‘Matt’ers: Blessed with mothers

This time of year is usually when the weather begins to turn and we see more sunshine here in Michigan. It’s also the time of year when we put the spotlight on all the mothers out there. Mother’s Day is but one day on the calendar, yet if you do it right, you celebrate your […]

Wendi’s Word: Loving springtime

Congratulations to Clarkston’s Team RUSH 27 Robotics for a great year! They just got back from the 2022 FIRST World Championship in Houston, finishing in the semifinals of the Newton Division. Plus, they left after just finishing as champion in the Michigan competition. They have worked hard. Plus, it was just an amazing year considering […]

A Look Back for April 27, 2022

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 “When will it all end?” Examples of all the ongoing changes were all around the Clarkston area. A spokesperson from Independence Township planning and building department said 312 residential permits were issued in 1996 and expected it to exceed in 1997. Fifty had already been […]

Local bringing awareness to Tourette Syndrome

Local bringing awareness to Tourette Syndrome

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor With May being Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, Clarkston resident Anne Baldwin, who was just crowned the title of Mrs. Michigan AmeriCAN, recently released a children’s book, “What Makes Me…Me,” inspired by her 10-year-old son Levi, who has the disease. Baldwin is using her platform to create awareness and representation […]

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