From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “What a doll!” Emily Frasa donned a handmade outfit for both her and her doll, Kit, created by her grandmother. Frasa attended the American Girl Adventure Camp at Clarkston Community Education Center. “Mix of rap, R&B closes local spotlight at final ‘Concert’” Josh Mershman took […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “Campaign websites increase, inform local voters on issues” Internet websites were the place to go for local residents to get important information on candidates for the August primary election and the November general election. “Clarkston author relives his disc jockey days” Clarkston resident Peter Cavanaugh […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “Residents flock to July 4 parade, festival” On the ground and in the air, the Clarkston area celebrated Independence Day in a big way. Festivities included the traditional parade through downtown Clarkston, Festival of Fun, and fireworks at Clintonwood Park. “Composer wins first prize” Tessa […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “Foyteck, Patterson win” Incumbent Karen Foyteck far outpaced challengers in the election for Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education with 1,181 votes. Newcomer Joan Patterson finished with 964 votes to take the second spot for four-year terms. “It’s a silver celebration for this summer’s ‘Concerts’” […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “Campfire Circle issue hits road block” An Independence Township board recommendation on the proposed closing of Campfire Circle was put on hold after it was brought to the board’s attention it might be a private road. “Cancer survivor gears up for Relay” While the Clarkston […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “Clarkston, past and present” Second graders from Bailey Lake Elementary spent the day touring downtown Clarkston as part of a month-long study of the city’s history. Part of the tour included a stop at The Clarkston News to learn about the history of 5 S. […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “The red, white and blue” Decked out in red, white and blue Sue Nelson and Alice Clark, members of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 63 marched along White Lake Road en route to Lakeview Cemetery in the Memorial Day parade. “Davisburg Post Office turns […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “Whoopee Bowl cited as dangerous building” Springfield Township officials scheduled a show cause hearing for the Whoopee Bowl on Dixie Highway to answer for allegedly failing to answer an order from 2003. The building was deemed dangerous. “County to decide if road will close” Area […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “Teacher of the Year” When Jill Santola gathered in North Sashabaw Elementary’s cafeteria for a morning assembly with the rest of the school, she had no idea she would be named Teacher of the Year by the Clarkston Foundation and Suburban Ford of Waterford during […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2004 “Despite bad weather, ‘Walk and Roll’ raises big funds, support” Despite cold temperatures and occasional rain showers, SCAMP Walk and Roll raised more than $15,000 for the organization, thanks in part to the large turnout at Depot Park. “There were so many people there, it […]