From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “School board gets ‘good news, bad news’ on budget” Clarkston Community Schools met its goal of having more than a 15 percent fund equity balance last school year but their budget concerns at the time would likely reduce those savings. “Resident wants gun laws reviewed” […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Road commission limits truck traffic in downtown” After a season of loud and noisy construction trucks barreling through Holcomb Road and Washington Street, residents might get some relief as the Road Commission of Oakland County said no more trucks unless they were for local delivery […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Where is Gulick Lake?” Lake Waldon Village residents living on Gulick Lake were saddened the water was near to dried up and wanted something done about it. Less than half an acre was left of the once 18-acre lake which used to have water levels […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Neighbors want to squash new garden” Two weeks after an official dedication ceremony of the new community service garden, neighbors on Pine Knob Road spoke out saying they didn’t feel safe with people convicted of misdemeanors working in the garden near their homes. “Residents enjoy […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Crowds pack crafts festival” Depot Park in downtown Clarkston was overflowing with people during the Crafts and Cider Festival, sponsored by the Clarkston Community Historical Society. “Clarkston News begins 75th year” With the September 24, 2003 edition, The Clarkston News began its 75th years serving […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Board will pay for Sashabaw” Residents and business owners on Sashabaw Road received some good news – the Independence Township Board of Trustees chose to pay the full share for improvements on the road not covered by the federal government and the Oakland County Road […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Judge dismisses Miller lawsuit” Oakland County Circuit Judge John J. McDonald dismissed Tony Miller’s lawsuit against Clarkston Schools Superintendent Al Roberts, but Miller’s attorney said the fight wasn’t over. “Emergency plane landing in Clarkston” A 64-year-old Clinton Township man piloting a 1946 Aeronica two-seater was […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Residents enjoy Labor Day parade” Despite some rain, more than 1,500 people crowded the streets of downtown Clarkston to see the Clarkston Rotary Labor Day parade. A total of 44 different groups participated in the parade and local business man Ken Winship served as the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Back to school” Cody Bridger and Robin Flood smiled for the camera as they sat outside on the bench before the first day of the new school year began. “Revision aims to close ‘minor in possession’ loophole” Independence Township proposed a revision to the alcoholic […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Power outage brings out best in residents, business” Local residents coped with what was being described at the largest power outage in the nation’s history when the lights went out at about 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. The blackout hit northeastern United States and southeastern […]