Clarkston Girl Scouts bundled up in their colorfully lighted float for the cold but clear Holiday Lights Parade, Saturday night. About 30 floats, community groups, and businesses drove and/or marched down Main Street under the guidance of Clarkston High School’s Team RUSH to the delight of the chilled but cheerful crowds. Photo by Phil Custodio
Clarkston bus drivers are ready for the Christmas season with their annual Stuff-A-Bus. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston bus drivers started their annual Stuff-A-Bus for Lighthouse 15 years ago because they saw a need for it in the children they transported every day. “We still see it. It’s heartbreaking,” […]
Main Street Main Street developments The former Dairy Queen and C-Town Creamery at 5890 S. Main Street in Independence Township will soon be back up and running as Bunk House Burgers. The newest Union Joint is interviewing for management, cook, sling, wash, and drive-thru. Email info@bunkhouseburgers.com Also, the Clarkston Planning Commission recently received a letter indicating interest […]
A team carefully carries their Lego moon base. Photo provided For 10 weeks, FIRST Lego League Junior kids in grades 1-3 have been working at Clarkston High School with the Team RUSH students to learn about Lego robotics. This year’s theme was life on the moon. How would explorers breath, what would they eat and […]
The Clarkston High School community honored Voice of the Wolves Dale Ryan, above, and retired Coach Eric Chambers for their decades serving the district at last Friday’s basketball game. “Thank you for your commitment, passion and 20+ years of service to the Clarkston district,” said Athletic Director Jeff Kosin. The Wolves honor retired Coach Dan […]
Santa Claus, AKA Steve Percival of Clarkston, got an early look at downtown, Monday afternoon, stopping in local shops and businesses for pictures and season’s greetings. He’ll be back with many of his friends this weekend for the Holiday Lights Parade down Main Street, in addition to whatever he has planned for Christmas in a […]
Team RUSH members Audrey Dekonink, Jenna McCleese, Parker Szachta, Elizabeth Williams, Meghan Finnerty, Kyle Kaufman, and Evan Bennett make laminated paper snowflakes for their Holiday Lights Parade float. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Dozens of students on Clarkston High School Team RUSH have been spending hours after school to build […]
Kelly Barker of Clarkston and her daughter Kennedy Tillman, a senior at Clarkston High School, joined more than a 100 volunteers selling Goodfellow newspapers for Shoes for Kids. “I began volunteering because I was a member of the Clarkston Optimists and the Clarkston Rotary was looking for volunteers,” Barker said. “When I told Kennedy about […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Independence Township Board voted unanimously, Nov. 27, to renew its contract with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for police services. The new, three-year contract increases costs for police service by $278,615 overall. Annual costs in the 2019 contract year increase by 0.56 percent, $23,935, compared to 2018; by $126,600, […]
Beginning in January, The Clarkston Rotary Club will be meeting on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Buck Shots, 7048 Gateway Park Drive, instead of Monday. “We’re anticipating the Wednesday time will be more convenient for people wishing to enjoy dinner and fellowship while planning activities and events aimed at making the Clarkston community an even better […]