Runners and walkers can face the challenge of Clarkston’s hills in the first-ever Clarkston State Bank Backroads Half Marathon and 10K, Nov. 10. ‘It’s always been a dream to have a half marathon in Clarkston,? said Deanna Hart, who is planning the race along with Megan Holt. ‘Clarkston is a beautiful community with lots of […]
If all goes as planned and the McLaren Health Care Village on Sashabaw Road is built, thousands of employees would go there to work. One neighborhood association wants them to avoid the commute and move here to stay. ‘We want them to move here ? this is a great place,? said Donna McDonald, sales associate […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Diners will have the opportunity to sample the newly renovated Mesquite Creek restaurant and help local seniors get a new place. The Senior Center Extreme Makeover Fundraiser is set for 6-9 p.m. on March 12 at the restaurant, 7228 N. Main Street in Clarkston. It will also serve as […]
Almost two years, two months after its first presentation to Independence Township, McLaren Health Care Village may be a week away from final government approval. An abbreviated Township Board voted unanimously to approve first reading of the $600 million project. Trustees Daniel Kelly and Charles Dunn, both lawyers with firms that work with McLaren, had […]
Dipping into savings, the Independence Township Board rescued Deer Lake Beach for the summer. Board members stayed until past midnight Feb. 20 to hammer out budget issues plaguing the township for months. In a series of discussions and votes, the board reinstated Deer Lake Beach programs, set fund-balance limits, and amended the 2007 budget. Mike […]
More than $4 million in cuts to the Clarkston Community Schools budget may not be enough. The Board of Education called on Dr. Al Roberts, Superintendent, to come up with two additional plans for more cuts, one with $500,000 more, and the other with another $500,000, for $1 million total. ‘We need to move the […]
Ninety degree heat with high humidity ? my least favorite weather ever and there’s been lots of it lately. It’s Michigan though, so it won’t last. I’m not one of those who wish for weather like this in the bone numbing cold of February, though. I like the cold. The blockbuster movies of summer 2013 […]
Oakland County Fair Idol’s first-place ribbon stays close to home this year ? Dana Pangori of Clarkston won the $500 prize with a rendition of “Skinny Love.” “When they announced it, I was ready to cry,” she said. “I’m really happy with how the performance went.” Pangori, 14, is the youngest to win the contest, […]
Clarkston High School students’ proficiency scores are up slightly compared to last year in math, social studies, and writing. They remain the same in reading and science. “We are pleased to see our students’ achievement increase,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “Our administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, and students work very hard to achieve at […]
Oakland County Sportsmen’s Archery Club invites archers of all ages and skill levels to its 40th annual Bowhunter Jamboree, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 10, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 11, at the club, 4770 Waterford Road. The event will include dozens of 3D targets, moving and spinning novelty targets, long-distance shots, and other challenges on […]