Lois Seddon of Independence Township won $100 from The Clarkston News, presented to her by editor Phil Custodio on Monday. Her name was drawn from those of the many readers who voted for their favorite 2019 Best of the Best businesses this summer. “There are so many things to spend it on,” Seddon said. “My […]
Grace and Kyle Mastie check out the cockpit of a Robinson R44 Raven II, brought by Magnum Helicopter of Waterford Township. Photo by Phil Custodio Kids kept Clintonwood Park hopping, running from vehicle to vehicle with their parents during Tons of Trucks, Aug. 3. Hosted by Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors, the annual event […]
Andersonville Elementary students picked the Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living and Memory Care for their community service projects this year. Now the Premier Senior Living center is returning the favor. “We are asking for donations of school supplies so we can now give back to them and show them just how a community works best together,” […]
I’m now in my 50s, but I’m still up for more technology and automation. Directionally challenged my whole life, I used to pore over map books and painstakingly write down directions turn by turn. I’d scout new places, a couple dry runs so I’d know how to get somewhere before I had to be there. […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer In his 50 years as a fan of professional wrestling, Mark Bujan has certainly seen the ups and downs of the business. Growing up in Detroit, going to shows at Cobo Arena and Olympia Stadium and later attending Madison High School, where George “The Animal” Steele (real name […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Longtime auto executive Lee Iacocca passed away July 2 at the age of 94 from Parkinson’s disease, and his life and death had a profound impact on Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle. “I got to know family very well during seven-plus years of working for them during some […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Students put their autonomous vehicles on the track to see if what they created during Everest STREAM Camp worked, July 26. Christian Lazzara found his vehicle didn’t follow the track on the first lap around. After tweaking it and lowering the speed, it worked. “Creative thinking is […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Matthew McCormick kept adding more washers to his boat during Camp Invention last Thursday. He had made some adjustments to his boat to see if it could hold more than 68 washers before it started taking on water. The adjustments worked as he continued to add more […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Dennis Storrs graduated from Clarkston High School in 1970, meaning his 50-year reunion is next year. “We had an opportunity the other night to get together with some people I used to play ball with, some I’ve known over 50 years,” said Storrs. “Some days it feels like […]
Let’s face it – every parent wants to see their kids succeed in whatever path interests them, correct? In an ever-changing world, there are ever-growing opportunities for kids to play sports, excel in academics, get jobs, play a musical instrument, work around the house, and do things that make them unique. Our two boys are […]