From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Voters to decide $52 M question” Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted during a special meeting to put all their eggs in one basket and address issues of overcrowding and educational equity in one ballot proposal for a single bond issue worth $52 million. […]
BY SUE SAJDAK Special to The Clarkston News Breathtaking neighborhood gardens, lakeside stunners, and even an agriculture-based teaching site will be featured in the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club’s 15th annual Garden Walk on Wednesday, July 21. This year’s walk is “distinctive, informative and relaxing,” said Cathy Mooney, who, with Chris Shull-Gamble, is one of […]
Many headed to the Oakland County Fair on Saturday to enjoy the many rides, games and food by Big Rock Amusements. The carnival is open on weekdays, 1-11 p.m. and on weekends, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Check oakfair.org for more information and for daily events.
The sun is out, the grass is growing, the rain is coming down, and roads are under construction. Yes, folks, summer is officially here in Michigan. Is it just me, or does this summer feel a lot different from the 2020 version? Last year, we weren’t sure where we could go, IF we could go, […]
Earlier this month, Clarkston resident Chad Grant was named the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer for McLaren Health Care. Prior to this promotion, Grant was the president of McLaren’s Central Region directing the hospital operations of McLaren Flint, McLaren Greater Lansing and McLaren Lapeer Region. In this new role, Grant will […]
Attendees of the Concerts in the Park Friday night series in Depot Park have probably noticed the presence of the Clarkston Area Optimist Club. The club applied for and received a grant from the Optimist International Foundations Childhood Health and Wellness program. Originally, Optimist Foundation grants supported the Foundation’s Childhood Cancer Campaign developed in association […]
BY DEAN VAGLIA Special to the Clarkston News Bring on the ButterBurgers and crack out the custard — Culver’s has come to Oxford and is owned by Independence Township residents Andrew and Vicki Zielke. The new Culver’s restaurant along M-24 north of the Village of Oxford opened for business on July 6. Serving guests both […]
Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and enjoyed the warm, sunny weather after all the rain we had a few weeks ago. I spent most of Saturday having a Mommy Day. I didn’t go anyplace special really I didn’t go anywhere except the basement. Thinking about it now, it’s mirrors really well with my […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Fun on the 4th” Jessica LaRoque, 5, looked at ease on the pony ride at Clintonville Park on July 4. It was one of the many activities enjoyed by all ages during the holiday. “Class size reconsidered” New Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Albert Roberts […]
Independence Township resident Gina Joy Roemer woke up recently in her Hadley Road home to find a two-point buck curiously staring in through the deck door at her two-point vacuum handle. Photo by Gina Joy Roemer