All projects listed in the original 2003 school bond proposal were completed in 2007, with $6.5 million left over. Those funds have been spent, reported administration to the school board. The $83.7 million bond, plus about $1.6 million earned in interest, was used to construct school additions district wide, as well as remodeling, technology, playground […]
The community’s response to the 5 S. Main St. mural has been heated at times, but was always civilized, until now. I was impressed with mural opponents? ability to collect signatures, appeal to city leaders, call and write letters to the editor and others, but not take matters into their own hands and paint brushes. […]
Cars filled the field around First Congregational Church’s Labor Day Fair ? its parking lot was full of vintage automobiles for its Classic Car Show. Fair goers also enjoyed live entertainment, auctions, rummage sale, climbing wall, and petting zoo at the annual event.
Tom Lowrie celebrated 30 years in business in grand style, with drinks and hors d’oeurves on his backyard tent and patio and a visit by the Michigan Renaissance Festival queen. ‘Sir Tom and I have known each other for many years,? said Queen Elizabeth Glorianna, as portrayed by Caroline Jett. ‘He is always delightful and […]
Having pled guilty to two charges of embezzlement, former Clarkston PTA officer Diane Weller has until 1:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 to pay back $26,400.83. ‘Then we’ll see how you’re doing,? said the Hon. Lisa Gorcyca, Sixth Circuit Court judge, at Weller’s Sept. 14 sentencing. ‘My main concern is the schools get their money […]
Keith Nattrass’ new truck causes a stir wherever he goes, if not with its quarter-inch armor plating, then its three belt-fed machine guns. “The nice thing is being able to secure a piece of history,” said Nattrass of Independence Township. “It would be a shame to keep it in a garage.” He and his son, […]
Fashion fans filled the tent at the High Fashion Meets Clarkston Fall Fashion Show, hosted by Chi Chi La La Boutique and Clarkston Flower Shoppe, Sept. 10. The show on Main Street in Clarkston was a fundraiser for the Matthew Bittker Foundation, created in Matthew’s memory to fight neuroblastoma cancer.
Cullen Kappel, 18, of Clarkston, received his Eagle Scout Award during a Troop 377 Court of Honor ceremony, Aug. 10, at the American Legion Post 377, Waterford. ‘It is indeed an honor to recognize this young man for his hard work and focus towards earning scouting’s highest award,? said Scoutmaster Randy Stelpflug. Kappel began as […]
Kari Mascar of Independence Township has enjoyed Taste of Clarkston for years, joining the crowd on downtown Main Street to sample the best dozens of local restaurants have to offer. This year, the owner of Biggby Coffee will be on the other side of the counter. “I’m pretty excited and nervous. I hope we don’t […]
Medical offices vacated last year on Dixie Highway are open again, and the new tenants are familiar with the place. Dr. James O’Neill and Dr. Tim O’Neill of Clarkston Medical Group have returned, now as volunteers with Doctors’ Hospital of Michigan. “Establishing a center here enables us to treat a group of the population falling […]