Depot Park has a new bridge, thanks to an $80,000 donation by residents Bart and Diane Clark. The couple donated the bridge in honor of Bart’s brother, Jeff. The bridge, located in the south end of Depot Park, was set in place on Dec. 16. Approach ramps to both sides of the bridge are temporary, […]
A My Habitat Home in Springfield Township is still about $25,000 short, but a local donor has stepped up and offered to match donations through the end of December. Julie Nemeth said the future homeowner, Shannon Chatman, needs a boost to provide her family a home. ‘She is doing everything right in her life and […]
Local teens arraigned Nicholas Price and Stephon Lester, both of Clarkston, have been arraigned in 52-2 District Court on charges of armed robbery. They are accused of robbing a BP gas station in White Lake on Oct. 22. Price, 19, is charged with armed robbery, punishable by up to life in prison. Bond was set […]
15 years ago – 1999 ?’She had a good life, a long life?? The Schwarze family lost a beloved family member when 87-year-old Elsa died in a house fire. Elsa and her late husband Rudy owned Rudy’s Quality Market ?’Suite? success ? Patrons attending the weekend’s ‘Nutcracker? ballet enjoyed sparkling performances by gifted dancers as […]
After three weeks in my living room, my Christmas tree is looking a little bare in its lower half. Only a few ornaments are still hanging on down there. They’re the lucky ones, survivors of a near constant onslaught by my younger cat, Lizzie. She climbs into the tree, even though it’s artificial and the […]
Thanks for Holiday Lights Parade help Dear Editor, What happens when a whole community comes together? A great evening of family filled fun, celebrating with businesses, friends and neighbors. On behalf of Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors, thank you to everyone in the Clarkston community for supporting our annual Holiday Lights Night in Depot […]
Derek Joslin of Clarkston placed first in the annual VFW Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by VFW Post 334 in Oxford. This year’s theme was ‘Why Veterans are important to our Nation’s History and Future.? Jim and Kathy Hubbard were the emcees of the program held at the VFW Post in Oxford on Dec. 10. […]
The third grade students at Andersonville Elementary School recently completed an Academic Service Learning Project they titled MilitaryGiving. In this project, students researched the most requested items by service men and women, and began a school wide drive to collect those items. They wrote letters to staff and parents, performed a skit at a schoolwide […]
Clarkston Board of Education presented Winter 2014 Employee Recognition Awards to teachers and staff, Dec. 15, for service above and beyond. Receiving awards were Jeanne Lumm, Kids Connection and classroom/office aide, Andersonville Elementary; Laura Cadreau, media specialist, Bailey Lake Elementary; Carol Barber, fifth grade teacher, Bailey Lake Elementary; Jean Giannaris, ASD paraeducator, Clarkston Elementary; Dawn […]
Neighbor for Neighbor’s food pantry recipients shopped and took home free gifts on Dec. 18 at ‘The Christmas Shoppe? in downtown Davisburg. The room was stocked with new clothing, games, toys, bags stuffed with personal care items, books, bikes, household items, gift cards for gas, and groceries, all donated by local residents, businesses and organizations. […]