A penchant for pickles spread quickly as folks lined up Saturday to relish a popular new product at the Clarkston Farmers? Market. The market, which kicked off its fourth season last weekend, is host to about 30 new and returning vendors this year, including McClure’s Pickles. Joe McClure, who packs pickles with his parents, brother […]
It might be summer, but the last couple months have been no picnic around The Clarkston News. Don’t send any ant traps or mosquito repellent, though; it’s not bugs bugging us. It’s the election. Since the first retirement announcement arrived and the first candidates stepped up for election or reelection, we’ve been taking it seriously. […]
Each sheet of paper tacked up at the Hart Center last week had a question penned across the top as business owners and others gathered to discuss problems facing Davisburg’s downtown area. ‘What words describe the Davisburg hamlet?? Armed with magic markers, participants moved from one question to the next. ‘How should the hamlet relate […]
Sticky sno-cones and cotton candy made a fun day even better Wednesday as hundreds of young people converged on the lawn at Clarkston Junior High for SCAMP’s annual VIP and Carnival Day. Every year, the event gives supporters an opportunity to see the program in full swing and look into the faces of the children […]
If you asked Joe Fabrizio 10 years ago whether he could see himself running for judge at 34 years old, he might have replied ‘probably not that soon.? But Fabrizio said he’s ‘identified a need for change? in Clarkston’s 52-2 District Court, and his name will appear with three others on the non-partisan portion of […]
Carolyn Bailey paused to toss a handful of food to seven brightly-colored koi fish as she worked to ready her yard for this year’s Garden Walk. Behind her, the hillside was ready to explode in hues of pink, purple, yellow, white and red. ‘Those are all wildflowers,? she said, motioning to hundreds of bud-topped plants […]
As a candidate for Springfield Township supervisor, Bill Leddy said he’s worried about the gap in leadership come November when the current supervisor and clerk both step down. ‘I was afraid of what could happen in the township without that type of carryover,? he said, explaining his decision to join the township board race. ‘When […]
Kathy Paul decided to make a bid for the Springfield Township clerk’s office, she said, after circumstances in her own life brought on a first-hand education in the workings of local, state and federal government. ‘My closest friends and comrades have said ‘you know, you should get involved in politics,?? she said. ‘They’ve told me […]
Maryann Pappas finally got her wish. ‘I’ve been waiting 15 years for this,? she said, as husband and longtime Clarkston City Manager Art Pappas stood on the brink of retirement last week. But knowing him as she does, Maryann wasn’t surprised the man she married waited until he was 74 to retire. ‘He likes to […]
Part II in a series, examining alternatives, incentives and other ways to save money on gasoline Chris Haag doesn’t give much thought to the cost of gasoline. He doesn’t have to. In an economy where nearly everyone is grumbling about rapidly rising fuel costs, Haag, 25, powers his 1999 Volkswagen Golf with vegetable oil. The […]