Jamisen Sivak, Girl Scout parent from Andersonville Elementary, learns about Indian Springs Metropark programs from Jill Martin. Clarkston Girl Scouts hosted an Expo for Girl Scout Leaders to gather ideas for programs and service projects offered by groups in our community,Oct. 14, at St. Daniel’s Catholic Church Cushing Center. Troops are planning the year’s activities […]
The day before costumed kids hit the streets for Halloween trick-or-treating, their pets get their turn. “Come in costume and trick-or-treat into town,” said Peg Roth, member of Clarkston Retailers Group, sponsor of the event. “This is a community of dog lovers,” said Kevin Harrison, downtown business owner and member of the group. “Dog costumes […]
Election season is down to the wire, with six days until Election Day. One of the stranger episodes this past year: Kande Ngalamulume’s brief candidacy. He kicked off his run against the formidable Mike Rogers for his seat in the U.S. Congress this past May, right in front of the Clarkston News building. ‘You’ll be […]
As the local 40 Days for Life abortion protest came to a close, hundreds gathered on Sashabaw Road to pray with Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Oct. 30. “It’s great of him to come here and support us,” said Debbie Riccardo, local organizer. “It’s important we support him. Abortion is murder. He reminds us of that.” […]
A task force is checking into consolidating Independence Township’s senior busing with North Oakland Transportation Authority. “NOTA offers service to more than seniors,” said Bart Clark, member of an Operation Review Task Force, created by Independence Township Board. “The township focuses on the needs of seniors and those with disabilities.” Created last year to review […]
After 10 years in the automotive industry and a year as a business entrepreneur, Jamie Arms of Independence Township is now an author. His topic: two talking ferrets and their quest to reach a local fair. ‘I had two ferrets, Tommy and Harley,? said Arms, 36. ‘Ferrets are cool to watch, so I though, why […]
A razor thin margin sent write-in candidate Richard Bisio to Clarkston City Council, joining incumbents Charles Inabnit and Peg Roth. ‘It was very tight ? he won by about three votes,? said Clarkston Clerk/Treasurer Jan Gillespie, Wednesday morning. According to unofficial results, Inabnit received 184 votes, and Roth, 162 votes, in Tuesday’s election. Challengers Bisio, […]
Clarkston Motors is back in business. The former Chrysler dealership now converts and sells minivans modified for wheelchair access. ‘I’m really excited about the potential,? said Chuck Fortinberry, CEO. ‘We looked at long-term sustainability, future market growth potential in a variety of customer service focused industries, and this is a great fit.? The dealership closed […]
Despite the economy claiming his business, Dave Hrejsa decided to stick with Michigan. “I really like Michigan ? I love the water, the outdoors,” said Hrejsa, 43, a Chicago native who lives in Independence Township with his wife, Carolyn. He grew up in Chicago and moved to Clarkston 14 years ago because of his work […]
W. Leigh Bonner retired from his job as a teacher at Clarkston High School in 1982, but he never stopped teaching. Bonner, who departed this life the day before Veterans Day, Nov. 10, 2010, at the age of 90, spoke about his World War II experiences with Clarkston Junior High School students for the past […]