Oakland Summer Writers Camp students enjoyed a field trip to downtown Clarkston to visit the Mill Pond to write a story about their observations. Writers Camp Coordinator Phyllis Ness said teachers help students learn the craft of writing. ‘We work to help them see the world through the eyes of a writer,? said Ness. ‘We […]
In response to vandalism in Depot Park, Clarkston City Council approved installing three cameras, July 14. The cameras and installation at three locations in the park will cost the city $9,879. The motioned-activated cameras will provide a 360-degree view of the area. City manager Carol Eberhardt said two local donors, including Dr. Tim O’Neill of […]
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members, friends, and family celebrated the grand opening of Picasso’s Grapevine in downtown Clarkston last week with a ribbon cutting on July 10 and party, July 12. The business allows patrons to bring in their own wine while painting. Classes are also offered for crowds who wish to forgo alcohol. […]
Uncle Kracker made himself at home at DTE Energy Music Theater during the Under the Sun Tour, July 11. ‘You plan and prepare for the show, but when you get here, it’s Pine Knob, you lose yourself,? said Kracker, who grew up as Matthew Shafer in Mount Clemens. ‘Everything comes into play, remembering sitting up […]
The Clarkston State Bank Backroads Half Marathon and 10K returns for its second year with a new route. The race was moved from downtown and north on Holcomb Road to Independence Oaks County Park this year due in part to safety concerns, as suggested by Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, said organizer Deanna Hart. It also […]
Dear Editor, Our Statewide Primary Election is coming soon on Aug. 5. We are supporting a great candidate for the 43rd District State Representative, Jose Aliaga. Jose has local experience serving as an Independence Township Trustee. He is also a member of the Safety Path Committee for the township. He previously acted as a liaison […]
Libraries should no longer be funded by millage. If they are managed effectively and are truly a viable entity, they can exist as a non-profit with a Enterprise Fund. The Clarkston Independence District Library is going to eventually lose its millage funding. Since most homeowners have access to computers and can download books, retrieve information, […]
An upcoming picnic at Clintonwood Park will help disabled individuals get active with a variety of ‘adaptive sport? activities, July 20, from 3-6 p.m. Strive hosts the picnic which includes food, hand cycling, adaptive yoga, wheelchair hockey, lawn games and a variety of wheel chair sports are a few events featured at the picnic. The […]
Animal exhibits, horse shows, carnival rides, antique tractors, circus, shows, pig races, and music was all in one location last week as Oakland County Parks and Springfield Oaks hosted their annual Oakland County Fair. The 10-day event ended on Sunday evening leaving fair goers smiling and kids tuckered out from a handful of shows and […]
Fans on Deer Lake Beach cheered on the eight teams from Team RUSH participaing in the seventh annual Rush Regatta, July 12. With challenges of pushing a game piece across the finish line, speed and battling water in a cardboard boat – Team 1 – the Nautical Neons were the Rush Cup Champions this year. […]