By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation routinely donates money to assist local Clarkston groups and organizations push forward with their initiatives. Recently, the foundation awarded a grant of $10,000 to the Clarkston robotics program, Team RUSH 27. “RUSH will use the funds for a new scholarship for seniors, robot […]
As we get closer to the United States of America’s 247th birthday on July 4, events in Clarkston and Independence Township will help celebrate the milestone. Independence Fest is set for July 1 at Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road, from 11 a.m. to dusk. Kids activities, a market, dog show, classic car show, military museum, […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor A 63-year-old Clarkston man died June 16 after a loose tire hit his pickup truck on I-75 at the Davison Freeway around 4 p.m. The man’s name was not known as of press time. Michigan State Police say the driver was traveling northbound when another vehicle traveling southbound lost […]
Consumers Energy is warning customers to be aware of online scammers who aim to trick people into calling bogus phone numbers and obtain access to credit cards, bank accounts or other personal information. The company has also shared information about these scam attempts with state and federal law enforcement agencies. “Consumers Energy looks out for […]
North Sashabaw Elementary students Isabella Mick, left, and Harley Birchett pull Kailynn Haynes during a tarp race during the school’s annual Field Day event as part of the end-of-the-year activities at the school, June 6. See more photos from Field Day events at Clarkston Elementary and North Sashabaw on pages 11 and 18 of this […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new executive director, according to a Facebook post from the organization last Thursday. Jennifer Fair Margraf had been serving as executive director since April 2022 when she took over for Shaun Hayes, who resigned to become the executive director at […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor After six-plus years as Clarkston SCAMP’s executive director, Aimee Baker says it’s time for a change at the top. The organization will seek Baker’s replacement after announcing her departure earlier this month. Clarkston SCAMP is a five-week summer day program developed and designed for children and young adults with […]
Due to the July 4 holiday, the July 5 edition of The Clarkston News is going to print on Friday, June 30. Deadline for public notices and probates is Wednesday, June 28, at noon, and the deadline for classified ads is Friday, June 30, at noon.
For the sixth consecutive year, General Motors has named Clarkston’s Bowman Chevrolet a Chevrolet Dealer of the Year award recipient. Awarded dealers have demonstrated long-term commitment to providing elite sales, service, and overall customer experience in their modern, world-class facilities. Bowman, located at 6750 Dixie Highway at M-15, was selected as one of only 60 […]
Independence Elementary fifth graders celebrate one of their last days as elementary students June 7 at Independence Oaks before moving to Sashabaw Middle School in August. Photo: Matt Mackinder