A rash of burglaries was at least partially solved early this week when police arrested two individuals in separate, but similar, crimes aimed at businesses in Independence and Springfield townships. Brian Douglas Sommers, 42, of Waterford was arraigned on charges of burglary and possession of burglary tools Monday in 52-2 District Court after he was […]
The Clarkston Optimist Club hopes the community will turn out for an evening of intrigue and excitement next month when the organization hosts a mysterious’yet hilarious’evening of ‘Murder ‘midst the Magnolias.? The dinner theater event, a whodunit murder mystery, is set against the backdrop of a 1973 class reunion at Magnolia High, a fictional school […]
It was just over a week before Christmas when someone crept into the nativity display in front of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home and stole baby Jesus. They took his cradle, too. Funeral director Bill Wint said he was speechless when the theft was discovered Sun., Dec. 16. ‘I don’t know how to […]
A new physical therapy clinic in Clarkston could make finding relief from sprains and strains a little less painful. Team Rehabilitation offers a variety of treatment options and modalities performed by licensed, professional therapists, as well as a bright, spacious treatment area stocked with new state-of the art exercise and therapy equipment. Although the clinic […]
Hollie Wendland made a difference. The Clarkston High School freshman and her parents arrived at the Clarkston News last week with a carload of food Hollie collected from her neighbors, food that will help feed financially strapped families this Christmas and beyond. Others arrived with personal care items, paper products, new gifts for men women […]
It was just over a week before Christmas when someone crept into the nativity display in front of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home and stole baby Jesus. They took his cradle, too. Funeral director Bill Wint said he was speechless when the theft was discovered Sun., Dec. 16. ‘I don’t know how to […]
Laura Popp and her daughter Emily were both rosy-cheeked and giddy with Christmas spirit by the time the last float rolled through downtown Clarkston in Saturday’s Holiday Lights Parade. ‘It was great,? said Laura. ‘It really gets you in the mood; we’ve got to go out and get our tree now.? Emily, 12, said her […]
With Clarkston’s new police chief finally settled in, city officials are preparing to start the search process all over again’this time for a city manager. And a treasurer, and a clerk. City Manager Art Pappas, who recently announced plans to retire, currently holds all three positions. The city council is considering two new hires to […]
When I arrived at work Monday in less than the holly-jolliest of Christmas moods, Rosemary, our do-it-all office manager, handed me a small bundle that brightened my day considerably. Packaged together with a rubber band were seven $20 Target gift cards. A lady, who said she was donating the cards as ‘teen-appropriate? gifts, dropped them […]
Still looking for a holiday gift for the person who doesn’t seem to need or want anything? The Independence Township Fire Department is offering reflective address signs that could help save a life when seconds count. Although the signs are available all year round, sales tend to pick up during the holiday season, said paramedic/engineer […]