All tree traces removed, the Wilson family is back in their Holcomb Road home. ‘It took a long time ? it was a not so fun summer,? said Amy Wilson, who lives there with her husband, Greg, and their children Hailey, Abby, and Brady. ‘We’re so thankful no one was injured, and for the friendship.? […]
Bob and Violet Waid’s first date was also the first time they met. It didn’t go that well. “I was angry ? I didn’t like him, Violet said. But Bob felt bad, and quickly drove back over to apologize. It worked, and they’ve been together ever since. This year marks their diamond anniversary, their 60th […]
As I get older, the relentless march of time becomes more noticeable. In grade school, World War I veterans were the old guys in the American Legion and VFW halls, World War II and Korean War vets were the guys in charge, while Vietnam vets were just getting involved in the veterans groups. World War […]
Saturn owners haven’t felt much love since their brand was discontinued. John Bowman Chevrolet means to change that. “We got you covered, and we look forward to seeing you,” said Bowman, owner of the Clarkston dealership, 6750 Dixie Highway, for the past 26 years. “Saturn customers like to feel well taken care of ? we’re […]
Black Friday usually means the mall, but for Clarkston store owners Ann Stevenson and Shari Schulz, it’s an opportunity for them, too. “Shop locally ? avoid the hassle of traffic and the mall,” Schulz said. “We open at 9 a.m. so you don’t have to get up early.” Or folks can come by for dinner […]
Black Friday usually means the mall, but for Clarkston store owners Ann Stevenson and Shari Schulz, it’s an opportunity for them, too. “Shop locally ? avoid the hassle of traffic and the mall,” Schulz said. “We open at 9 a.m. so you don’t have to get up early.” Or folks can come by for dinner […]
An idyllic winter scene graces this year’s Christmas cards offered by Clarkston United Methodist Church. “The scene is something I thought of from my trips going up north and to Europe ? it’s no specific spot,” said artist and church member Jan Mayer. “It’s main purpose is to help others in the community.” She hopes […]
Chalk up one more on the medical-marijuana moratorium list. Springfield Township Board voiced unanimously support for a moratorium on any request to open a marijuana dispensary . Trustees considered three options at their Nov. 11 meeting, zoning ordinance regulation, outright ban, and moratorium. “We’re getting inquiries ? a couple people came in to ask about […]
Heather Keway, 27, of Waterford Township faces three credit-card fraud and probation violation charges in connection with a purse snatching, Nov. 4. According to police reports, a pastor at Clarkston United Methodist Church left her purse on a chair near her office unattended for about an hour, 12-1 p.m. When she checked on it, it […]
According to district policy, bullying is prohibited in Clarkston schools. That’s small solace for one student. ‘Having to put up with it every day made me feel so sad ? my grades suffered, I couldn’t keep up, it made me feel like I was a failure, like I was stupid,? said the 13-year-old Independence Township […]