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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Anne Baldwin admitted participating in beauty pageants was never something that crossed her mind. Last year, the 2004 Clarkston High School graduate came across the Mrs. Michigan America pageants (part of the Mrs. America system) and thought, “Why not?” “It’s been a year of so much sadness and frustration […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Gar Wilson worked 72 hours with no sleep during a bad winter one year plowing the streets. “That’s how dedicated he was to his community,” shared his wife, Shirley. It’s his dedication, work ethic and being a great friend those close to him will remember after the […]
It’s spring time! Big exclaimation mark. Huge! I am excited for garage sales. More specifically to hold a garage sale. There’s just…so…much stuff. It is definitely spring clean time. I was good at the beginning of 2021 – making a list of every area of the house for a checklist with the goal to go […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Train ignites dry fields” A fire along the Grand Trunk Western Railroad line in southern Independence Township and on into Springfield Township was probably caused by sparks flying from an overheated wheel. Independence Fire Chief Gar Wilson said the problem is not uncommon and has […]