From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “THAW out this cold winter with the help of Lighthouse Clarkston” Lighthouse Clarkston was coming off a successful holiday season was running the THAW program, which ran until May 31, helped pay utility bills. “Students carry hopes and wishes into year 2002” Several students from […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “New facilities top priority for center” The Independence Township Senior Center was coming off a successful 2001 and was looking forward to 2002. The number one priority was their continued effort to get a new Civic Center built in Independence Township. “Clarkston Community Schools face […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2001 “Clarkston Schools deny request for more project money” Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to deny a request from Independence Township for additional funds for drainage improvements in a subdivision because funds to the district would possibly be cut in 2002. “Locals ‘go […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2001 “Council issues go-ahead for water system” The Clarkston City Council approved the implementation of the city-wide improvements for Phase II for Clarkston’s water system. The first part of the phase was completed earlier in the year which included businesses and residences on M-15. “Clarkston teacher nominated […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2001 “Wall-to-wall-kids” Clarkston Community Schools officials brought forth a master plan as they worked to reduce overcrowding in the schools. The most urgent issue was the overcrowding was at the high school with 2,275 students in a building meant for 2,000. “Local priest heads to […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2001 “Festival kicks off holiday season” The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce was planning to help spread some holiday cheer as they prepared to host their first Heart of Clarkston Holiday Festival. The chamber had planned the festival for more than a year. “Theater owner ordered […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2001 “Rockin’ at the Fox” Former Clarkston resident Denise Caston was taking over the Fox Theatre stage as a Radio City Rockette in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. “Books are cooler when read by Ernie” A legendary voice echoed through Pine Knob Elementary as Ernie Harwell, […]
From the CNews archives for the week of November 16, 2016 15 years ago – 2001 “Civic Center plans moving forward” Independence Township residents who were curious about the possibility of a new civic center could circle Nov. 20 on their calendar – which was the date the board would discuss issues surrounding the hall. […]