From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Bond approval delayed at state” Though Clarkston Community Schools planned to hold a bond election in December, they had still not received permission to do so from the state Department of Treasury. The board had planned to formally called the election in its Monday meeting […]
Coming up on November 27, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Wiltsie’s is hosting the first annual Midwest Sounds Music Festival in collaboration with the Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors team. The festival, being held at the Brady Lodge in Bay Court Park, will celebrate local music talent and feature 10 Michigan musicians in five different […]
BY ERIC HAVEN Special to the Clarkston News When you encounter a person who lives by principle, consistent in belief and action, it’s worth taking note. Nate Knapper is such a person. I remember the first time I met Nate. He walked into a Clarkston City Council meeting where I was a member in 2014. […]
Continental Structural Plastics announced recently that Clarkston resident John Ruterbusch, executive director, North American sales, has been recognized by Automotive News as a 2021 Rising Star. The Rising Stars program honors U.S.-based auto executives, under the age of 45, on the manufacturing and supply side of the auto industry who have the talent and dedication […]
Edna Stephens, owner of Wellness IV & Lounge, located at 7107 Dixie Highway, cuts the ceremonial ribbon to signify the businesses’ arrival in town on September 30. Staff gave out 44 B-12 shots during the Taste of Clarkston event back on September 26. Photo by Matt Mackinder
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Enrollment continues to grow” The year’s fall enrollment counts for Clarkston Community Schools were in, and as expected, the numbers were up. The surprise was the numbers didn’t grow at the elementary level. “Budget adoption delayed” Though it was a big item on the agenda, […]
It’s been more than two and a half years since I arrived in Clarkston to work for this fine publication, first as a reporter and now as editor. And in that time, I’ve learned a few things about Clarkston and Independence Township I never knew would make for some good conversation. Driving home last Sunday […]
Youth member of the Young Marines, YM/Cpl Mackenzie Ayriss, from Clarkston, was named Honor Graduate of the Young Marines’ Junior Leadership School at the National Leadership Academy held in Warrenton, Ore., over the summer. Ayriss is a member of the Lapeer County Young Marines, based in Lapeer. The Young Marines is a national youth leadership […]
SWEET TASTE: Margot Selva and her family drove from Sterling Heights to enjoy the annual Taste of Clarkston event, which was held this past Sunday in downtown Clarkston. More photos inside this week’s print edition of The Clarkston News. Photo by Matt Mackinder
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “1997 budget shows growth” During the public hearing on the 1997 Independence Township budget, finance director Kerry Donahue told officials the budget was balanced and produced figures showing rising growth – a 30 percent increase in taxable property values since 1993. “Commission OKs Sanctuary” The […]