BY ERIC HAVEN Special to the Clarkston News Margaret DaCosta moved here in 1978 and was “enamored” with Clarkston from the beginning. Imagine coming to our little village from New York City. The contrast was a delightful surprise. DaCosta told her New York friends, “Clarkston is so quaint it will make you cry.” She loved […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Women’s Life of Clarkston is partnering with Sanctum House giving women their wings to soar during Wings of Courage on Sunday, October 10 from 1-4 p.m. at Oakland County International Airport. “We are excited about it,” said Jill Goss from the Clarkston chapter of Women’s Life. “It […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “The cat made them do it” Springfield Plains Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss and their school’s new mission statement with “Cat in the Hat” at the school. “Honoring the past” Jacob Petty, one of Independence Township’s early settlers and a Revolutionary War veteran, buried in Sashabaw […]
It began… Jonathan is now in Kindergarten. His elementary school journey began last Thursday. Naturally it began with the first day of school photos. I let him choose inside or outside, and he wanted to go outside. He chose the location…under a tree. Amazingly, he actually seemed excited to hold the photo board this year. […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Nice message” The Clarkston Chiefs Football and Cheer teams entered an inspirational float in downtown Clarkston’s Labor Day Parade, as well as had an impressive number of marchers. “The lure of the big computer” Clarkston High School was awarded a $25,000 grant to purchase computer […]
Colton Alsup cuts the ribbon to signify Hailey James Exchange Consignment and Boutique, owned by his mother Becky Alsup, at the August 25 event at 7095 Dixie Highway. Photo by Matt Mackinder
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “They’re back!” Aaron and Andy Suiter were among the first to arrive to Clarkston Elementary and sat outside the front door waiting for school to start on the first day of the new school year. “We’re ready,” they shared. “Final plans for Morgan Lake’s golf […]
During an event last Wednesday, August 18, Vanguard Title Company President Chris Kass cuts the ceremonial ribbon celebrating the business’ arrival in Clarkston at 6521 Citation Drive. Photo by Matt Mackinder
With school starting next week, it sure feels like normal is coming back, doesn’t it? Well, maybe. Yes, all the normal activities are being planned for the school year, including sports, homecoming, concerts and class parties and field trips, which sound great to parents near and far. However, sadly, these announcements seem to come with […]
Gage Kammeyer and Julie Kammeyer, both of Clarkston, took time out to have a seat and enjoy an ear of corn at Taco Fest last weekend, which was held at Springfield Oaks County Park. See more photos from Matt Mackinder in this week’s print edition of The Clarkston News!