Baby cranes
Two baby cranes hatched last week in the wetlands near a home on Rattalee Lake Road where the parents had been nesting. Photo provided
Wendi’s Word: Spring has arrived
Ah, sweet springtime! The boys were made for the outdoors. Five-year-old Jonathan has no problem jumping out of the vehicle after coming home from school and going right to his “rock quarry” in the backyard. Really it’s just dirt from where we pulled out a lot of overgrown plants and weeds from behind the house. […]
A Look Back for May 5, 2021
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Flower day returns” Students in the floral/greenhouse program at Oakland Technical Center Northwest were preparing for their annual spring sale of student-grown annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and various mixed baskets. “Township picks Glowzinski as employee of the quarter” Pat Glowzinski, Independence Township’s accounts payable clerk, […]
Mueller’s Musings: The first date
When was the last time you went on a first date? Maybe it was recently or maybe it was decades ago, but either way, they are all pretty much the same – weird. Now this doesn’t necessarily mean bad as I’m sure we have all heard the horror stories of disastrous first dates. Creepy guys […]
A Look Back for April 28, 2021
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Science jumps off the page” Students at Andersonville Elementary enjoyed a day’s worth of fun topics during the annual Science and Technology Festival, put on by the school and the PTO. The day included small seminars and larger assemblies. “Young named OCSD officer of the […]
Clarkston therapist relishing special bond with 100-year-old great-aunt
BY JACK MUELLER Clarkston News Intern Who is your best friend? Is it your spouse? Is it your roommate from college? Maybe your dog? For one Clarkston resident, his great-aunt has been a friend like no other. A close relationship with older family members can be rare and special. Justin Baetz, who grew up in […]
Getting it done at the gazebo
After several years of disrepair, Clarkston Area Optimist Club members, from left, Tom Lowrie, Tom Middleton, Ken Ermer, and John MacDonald (not pictured Mike Walkowski) spent their entire Saturday on April 10 making repairs to the Depot Park gazebo stemming from aging as well as vandalism. Photo provided
A Look Back for April 21, 2021
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Clarkston man opens new music store” Building a band was something Clarkston resident Randy Volin knew a lot about. Building a business was new for the co-owner of Rockin’ Daddy’s, a music store specializing in guitars in downtown Lake Orion. “Pitching in” Ten kindergartners from […]
What ‘MATT’ers: Dealing with the unexpected
Over the past 13-14 months, nothing seems to surprise me anymore. Just when you think you have seen or heard it all, something happens that changes that perspective. I’ve detailed in this space on numerous occasions how I am an old school pro wrestling fan. I’m not ashamed to admit that, might I add. Nearly […]
Cemetery restoration efforts looking for help from local community
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Lakeview Cemetery, on the corner of White Lake Road and Dixie Highway, is one of the most historic places in the Clarkston community, with the earliest grave in the cemetery dug in 1832. The historic portion of the cemetery is on the hill overlooking Middle Lake and Deer Lake. […]