What ‘MATT’ers: Back to business

I’ll be honest. I’m glad last Tuesday’s U.S. Presidential Election is in the rearview mirror. At least, I think it is. We may never get the official authorized results until the next election. But that’s neither here nor there. With all the hype and trash talking leading up to the election done, can we just […]

Making a difference

Back on October 31, Clarkston resident and Notre Dame Prep sophomore Ryan Thorpe partnered with Friends of the Waterford Warriors to gather donations, assemble, and deliver Halloween care packages to 38 developmentally disabled athletes ages 30 and up. Thorpe harnessed the power of social media to gather donations from publishers in Ohio and Michigan as […]

Biking with Benji

Cindy Peterson, a 23-year resident of Clarkston, can often be seen riding her bike around town with her dog, Benji. Photo provided

Four generations strong

Four generations strong

It was a special birthday celebration for Richard Light, who turned 90 in October. He met his great-grandson, Easton who is only a few months old, for the first time and it brought four generations of Light together. “It was really special,” said Bob Light, of Independence Township, adding the Richard was happy to see […]

Wendi’s Word: Novels and nutrition

The first day of National Novel Writing Month has come and gone. I am being a rebel again this year and not starting a new novel, but continuing to work on another novel. I wrote new words on Sunday, the first day. I also edited a little bit. Now, I sit here on the second […]

A Look Back for November 4, 2020

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Seven vie for three seats on city council” Through the 33 years City Manager Art Pappas held different positions within Clarkston’s village and city government, he couldn’t recall a time when so many people were running for city council as seven vied for three seats. […]

CAYA pet costume contest

Clarkston Area Youth Assistance staged a pet costume contest, Oct. 28, with 150 students from Pine Knob Elementary voting for the winners. Photos provided

A Look Back for October 28, 2020

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Young singers travel” Clarkston and Sashabaw Middle schools sent 15 students to the Michigan State Vocal Music Association Regional Honors Choir performance at Plymouth-Canton High School. “’Tis the season” Ann and Jim Degen held the fifth-annual neighborhood Halloween bash where the adults enjoyed chili and […]

Happy Halloween from a 1000-pound pumpkin

Happy Halloween from a 1000-pound pumpkin

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Clarkston resident Frank Morse got into the Halloween spirit by growing this 1000-pound pumpkin in the backyard of his Paula Avenue home. The pumpkin was carved by Tom Nardone of ExtremePumpkins.com, Oct. 21. Pictured are Morse with his wife Stephanie Morse, their children Everly Morse and Beckham Morse, and nieces Kennedy Wagner, Kendylin […]

Putting aside partisan politics to achieve common goals

Putting aside partisan politics to achieve common goals

This has been a year like no other – and to get through it to better days ahead, we must work together like never before. I have strived to put aside partisan politics and simply do what’s best for Oakland County and the state ever since I became your representative in the Michigan House. In […]

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