A new tradition began on Oct. 21 at Clarkston Elementary School. The Class of 2017, those in kindergarten this year, planted their first class tree along the drop-off drive in front of the building: a Chanticleer Pear Tree. ‘This is the first year we’ve done this,? said Anne-Marie Williamson, a co-chair with Ruth Dargay on […]
At the Oct. 11 Clarkston Community Schools regular board meeting, Wes Goodman and Matthew McCarty gave a demonstration of the district’s new computerized security system. The new system includes security cameras in allidistrict buildings, a keyless entry system on all buildings that can be used for tracking, new alarm systems throughout the district, wireless software […]
A long-time Clarkston business family will soon be leaving one of the best known establishments in the area. A purchase agreement is currently underway for the sale of The Nickelodeon Restaurant on M-15. The restaurant and store have been Clarkston landmarks since the late 1970s. The well-loved landmark has been family owned since 1981. Brothers […]
Students at Clarkston High School received a taste of reality from Judge Dana Fortinberry on Oct. 20. The 52-2 Circuit Court judge brought her regular courtroom to the school’s auditorium. ‘I enjoy this program – it gets me out into the community,? said Judge Fortinberry. ‘I like working with young people. I think it’s important […]
During a heated debate at the Oct. 11 city council meeting, the news was announced that Officer Chris Joyce will be returning to the Clarkston Police Department. Officer Joyce was dismissed by Clarkston Police Chief Ernie Combs on Sept. 7. Around Sept. 15, Joyce requested a hearing on the dismissal. According to City Manager Art […]
Michaelangelo glared from across the room. Leonardo rolled around slightly on the table. Donatello had lost his head and Raphael was nowhere to be seen. No, we’re not talking about a new display at a local museum. We’re talking about right here in Clarkston at the Oakland Technical Center. Oh, and just to be clear, […]
Jon Noyes, landscape designer with Oakland County Parks and Recreation, was pleased to announce that Phase One of the Ellis Barn move in Springfield Twp. is complete, and Phase Two is well underway. ‘We started Phase II this last week,? Noyes told those in attendance at a special meeting held on Oct. 16. ‘The request […]
There’s a new family coming to Clarkston ? and they’re bringing more than 50 years of restaurant experience with them. Brett Knapp, of Oxford, and his father Roger Knapp, of Rochester, are opening a Red Knapp’s American Grill in Independence Township. The Knapp family, mainly centered in the Rochester area, has been running restaurants in […]
Sometimes help comes from where you least expect it. Bob and Patti Heath, owners of American Fitness Center on Dixie Highway, are holding a special fund-raiser to assist gym member Frank Grainer, who was recently in a devastating car accident. The couple is raffling off a one-year gym membership including 10 personal training sessions. According […]
Careful, don’t take your eyes away from this page. You are about to enter a world of mystery and suspense ? a world of illusion and trickery ? a world of magic. And everything will be spelled out for you with easy step by step instructions and helpful pictures thanks to junior magician Jeff Renaker. […]