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!
Five-year-old Jonathan opens his arms to the side and asks his two-year-old little brother, Oliver, for a hug. Oliver walks up and leans in for a hug. It will continue for a few more moments and may or may not happen a couple more times a day – the sweet brother moment. Jonathan keeps growing […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to Epcot he goes” Jim Simonson, a Clarkston High School graduate continuing his music studies at Oakland University, successfully auditioned for the swing band which played in front of American Adventure in Epcot. “Substitute mom will drive the kids” […]
BY ERIC HAVEN Special to the Clarkston News Have you noticed Clarkston’s new city limit and street name signs? City officials have had the pleasure of hearing from many residents who kindly share their approval, including Bruce and Gayle Fuller who said, “How nice it is to now see clearly where all six entrances to […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “No principal yet for Clarkston El. as search goes on” Clarkston Elementary would open the new school year with Interim Principal Bill Neff at its head as the search continued for a principal. The position received 55 applications. “The committee did not come up with […]