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 […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Snowfall catches motorists” The sudden snowfall, which blanketed the area Thanksgiving eve, caused a few headaches for Independence Township motorists and a number of accidents were reported on Pine Knob, Andersonville, Sashabaw roads as well as M-15. “A working vacation” Though former music teacher Janet […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Rockin’ for a Match celebrates its 10th year of rocking and saving lives with a virtual event this Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Clarkston resident Taylor Lang, Rockin’ for a Match founder and president, shared the event looks different this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it will […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Beverly Weddle is a lifelong Clarkston resident and simply wants to make a difference in the community. During this time of year, she’s hoping that difference goes a long way towards helping the area’s homeless. “I started a group on Facebook originally calling it ‘Blessing the Homeless of Clarkston […]
The pandemic has made for a difficult year, limiting many of the city’s normal activities. “But one thing for dang sure, the installation of holiday lights is not going to be one of them,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith. “The City DPW team started installing holiday decorations this past week and will finish it […]