Jennifer Tucker, director of Parks and Recreation for Springfield Township, is proud of the work they do. The department also received state recognition ? Michigan Recreation and Parks Association awards for 2014 Best Single Brochure, Best Special Brochure, Park Leadership Award and 2014 Best Nature Program. The awards were presented at the July 10 Springfield […]
Vivian Hyer and her brother Steve Hyer III enjoy fine weekend weather, July 12, on the Deer Lake beach. Photo by Wendi Reardon
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, and other local leaders, friends, and family gather to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated Pine Knob Wine Shoppe, 5726 Maybee Road, with a ribbon cutting, July 11. Call 248- 625-2070. Photo by Phil Custodio
BY LAURA DUCHARME Special to the Clarkston News Not sure what to wear this summer? Here are some top trends to look for. High-waisted shorts will be a staple in everyone’s wardrobe this summer. They are perfect for just about any occasion, from hanging out with your family to having a nice night out with […]
The sunshine was back last Thursday as over 50 campers in grades 3-8 enjoyed the last day of Youth Track and Field Camp. They learned track and field events in hurdles, discus, high jump, long jump, relays and shot putt throughout the four day camp. They also learned pointers from Clarkston High School students who […]
BY LAURA DUCHARME Special to the Clarkston News Culver’s of Clarkston partnered with Oakland County Parks and Recreation to raise money for the Children’s Heart Foundation Michigan Chapter, July 15. Family-friendly activities at the 5th annual Scoop for Hearts fundraiser included face painting and balloon twisting. Oakland County Parks and Recreation provided giant inflatables with […]
Circus shows by Circus Pages were popular at the 2014 Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks. For more information about the fair, please visit www.oakfair.org. Photos by Wendi Reardon
Blake Berry of Davisburg had a goal ? earn his black belt in Tang Soo Do Karate before his ninth birthday. He made it with weeks to spare. “We are so very proud of Blake,” said his mother, Julie Berry. “Blake’s dedication and hard work allowed him to accomplish this incredible goal.” Blake, who lives […]
This past fourth of July, I did what the majority of pastors do, I took that Sunday off and I spent time with my family in Florida. One of the things that we planned to do when we were in Florida was to visit Universal Studios. My wife and I have a lot of history […]
Clarkston Farm and Garden Club volunteer Gail Reading waters plants in downtown Clarkston on Tuesday morning. The club plants and cares for all the planters in downtown Clarkston. Photo by Andrea Beaudoin