Sept. 11 fell on a Saturday this year, which made possible a whole day of 9/11. MSNBC ran coverage of the terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington D.C., Shanksville, as they happened nine years ago. The History Channel cleared its entire day’s schedule for it. It seemed to bring to a head the “Ground […]
When North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy helped purchase 186 acres of Upper Bushman Lake property, it achieved a goal that had been its front burner for years. Now the non-profit group’s coffers need refilling. That’s the job of its annual dinner fund raiser, Saturday, Oct. 2, at Springfield Oaks County Park. “Wild Night Out needs […]
After a year’s hiatus, Friendly Forest is back. Cut from last year’s Independence Township Parks and Recreation schedule, the Halloween-themed event for children returns with the help of Clarkston Area Optimists Club, 3-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, in Clintonwood Park. “We were looking for a way to make it work,” said Jeff Morris, recreation programmer […]
Dozens of mouth-watering dishes will be served up at the 13th Annual Taste of Clarkston, 12-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, in downtown Clarkston. More than 30 restaurants are set to participate, offering samples of their best entrees, desserts and beverages. “This is my second Taste with the Woodshop, 12th for the Union,” said Erich Lines, […]
Tune in to Clarkston411.com next Thursday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. for a live panel discussion on the future of the City of the Village of Clarkston. Clarkston residents Cory Johnson and Michael Sabol will participate in the discussion, hosted by Phil Custodio, editor of the Clarkston News. They will discuss the city’s options in […]
Marnie Fender’s love of the arts stems from an experience when she was a junior in high school. “I was sick with mono for two months,” said Fender, Davisburg resident. “I found a paint box under my mom’s bed that had never been opened. My dad gave it to her as a present. She said […]
Renewing their contract at Maxx Self Storage, Shellie Stuetzer wanted to know if Marty Stuetzer signed up for an in-store contest. No, he responded. “I never win anything,” he told her. He filled one out anyway, and the Springfield Township couple won, picking up a new flat screen Sony television, Sept. 9. “I didn’t even […]
Clarkston’s police protection is under new management, but service remains the same, officials say. “I would encourage anybody in the public to not ever hesitate to call us,” said Oakland County Sheriff Lt. Dale LaBair, commander of Independence Township Substation. “We’re more than happy to respond.” Callers reach the same county dispatch office as before, […]
When Dr. Rod Rock was one of six finalists for superintendent, he stopped by Clarkston High School to check it out. ‘It was a Friday afternoon, the football team was scrimmaging, the school was just alive,? Rock said. ‘A custodian wondered who I was, and I said I was interviewing for superintendent. He offered to […]
Michael Tatu of Independence Township, 23, was arraigned on charges of second-degree home invasion in connection with a Sept. 17 break-in in the 6000 block of Church Street in Clarkston. Deputies from Independence Township Substation were dispatched to the 6000 block of Church Street, 4:25 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17. Neighbors watched as Tatu rode a […]