A Look Back for February 10, 2021

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Entering a new ecosystem” Third graders at Clarkston Elementary learned about the rainforest under Sharon Wenger. Parents put up a display in the hallway for the students. They also saw a slide show by Springfield Plains teachers Eva Newman, who had traveled to the Amazon […]

A Look Back for August 2, 2017

15 years ago – 2002 “Local students soar to college with help from Eagles” Four local students received a little support from the Clarkston Eagles on their way to college with a $750 scholarship from the group. It was the first time the Eagles gave out scholarships. “Cedar Crest drummers entertain SCAMP students” Eight students […]

A Look Back for January 11, 2017

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 […]

A Look Back for Nov. 30

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 […]

A Look Back for Nov. 23, 2016

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, […]