From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “New high school over budget” Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education was told during their meeting the current design for the new high school, though not final, was over budget and would need modifications including getting rid of six classrooms. “City approves police video system” […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer One of the newest releases on Amazon Prime Video features Clarkston resident Sara Holden as the double for Rachel Brosnahan in “I’m Your Woman.” Holden not only doubles for actresses in television shows and movies but is also a stunt performer. Her stunts include everything from basic […]
The phrase “You learn something new every day” took on a whole new meaning for this guy over the past seven days. Last week’s column, where I called a handful of Clarkston parents “pathetic” for insinuating their income was a higher priority than their kids’ education was obviously offensive to many readers. So much in […]
Santa Claus visited Bay Court Park for Independence Parks, Recreation and Seniors Walk & Talk with Santa Drive-Thru, Dec. 2. Over 200 children spoke to Santa, received treats from elves and met reindeer, Candy and Nelson. The first Walk & Talk with Santa was a success for the sold out event. Every child saw and […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Greens market decks halls naturally” Members of the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club helped work the club’s fourth annual greens market at Cedar Lodge on Main Street where just about evergreen was sold. Wreaths, swags and even Christmas trees were available. “Pearl Harbor vet remembers” […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Ellana Early turned seven-years-old on Friday, Nov. 27 and had her focus on animals for the special day. Early, a first grader at Clarkston Elementary, celebrated her birthday with a Pet Adoption theme and handed out furry stuffed animals to her friends for adoption as they drove […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Vehicles drove away from Clarkston Family Farm filled with Holiday Harvest Gift Baskets on Saturday afternoon. Each of the 50 baskets was filled with fresh farm produce, baked goods, local artisan goods, bath and body products, books and art supplies as well as gift cards to local […]
Lori and Todd Aldrich, who live in this house in the 9000 block of Tartan Drive in Clarkston, have been known to put out mannequins in front of the house to celebrate holidays and milestones. Photo provided
If nothing else, this pandemic has led to many people – and yes, even those in Clarkston – to show their true colors. I learned a long time ago that people show their true personality in the face of adversity. Well, that must mean that a great deal of people in this community are nothing […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Ron Serafini played in the NHL long before California had the Kings, Sharks and Ducks. A Detroit native now living in Clarkston, Serafini spent two games with the old California Golden Seals and later played for the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association. He was chosen by the […]