From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 “Iced-over Allen Road gets no attention” Deputy Steve Mallado wrote in his report a supervisor in the Road Commission’s Davisburg garage refused to send someone out to inspect Allen Road’s condition. Mallado and another deputy were trying to get to the scene of an accident […]
You know, it’s funny how hindsight is 20/20. People tell you things that at the time you appear to hear, but in reality, it goes in one ear and out the other. Such is the case with our three kids. Let me explain. Back in 2005 when we had our first child, folks would tell […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “To the slopes!” Pine Knob Ski Resort was packed Friday as freshly fallen snow and a vacation from school brought out families. There was at times a wait to get on the tow ropes, and ski lessons were being conducted around the lodge. “Get used […]
The Christmas spirit was definitely booming last Wednesday afternoon at the Independence Township Senior Center, located at Clintonwood Park. Dozens of senior citizens were treated to a hot meal prepared by township employees and several other individuals who gave their time to take part in the event. Santa Claus made an appearance at the senior […]
It’s hard to believe Christmas is only a few days away. It’s been different this year, not quite there in the holiday spirit but getting closer. A few of the ways I get into the spirit is with music and movies. The weekend weather was perfect if you didn’t have to be out and about […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Trading places” Clarkston High School students visited Detroit’s Western International High School as part of a New Detroit Multicultural Student Exchange Program. The students from Detroit sampled CHS on Dec. 10. “Littlest angels” Preschoolers from Clarkston Community Education’s Funshine program entertained parents with Christmas songs […]
Dear Friends, As we all prepare for the holidays, it’s a fitting time to reflect on what is important year-round, but especially at this time of year. It’s a time to hold tight to family and friends and be thankful that gatherings this year will be a little less perilous for many in 2021 than […]
The David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation of Clarkston recently provided a $10,000 grant to the Salvation Army, which is to provide matching funds up to $10,000 for donations to the Salvation Army made at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester. The Salvation Army uses the funds for general purposes. The drive goes to New Year’s […]
For nearly two years now, our world has been turned upside down by the ongoing pandemic. We’ve had to adjust our daily lives and do things completely out of our comfort zone and normal routine. And, unfortunately, change has not been readily accepted by many people, not just locally, but across the country. In my […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Bond question will be back; June vote likely” Citing strong urgency from the community to try again, the Clarkston Board of Education reached a consensus to bring December’s failed bond proposal back to voters in June. “Flu pounds Clarkston” The early flu epidemic sweeping the […]