These diseases are getting out of control. Between the West Nile Virus, SARS and the recently discovered monkeypox, it is amazing that I am alive to write this column. It seems like everyday there is a new deadly disease being told highlighted by our local newscast as I consume my dinner. Every time someone sneezes […]
The Clarkston Christian Coalition is planning on participating once again in the Habitat for Humanity program. The Coalition is a combination of seven churches including Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Sashabaw United Presbyterian Church, Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clarkston United Methodist Church, First Congregational Church of Clarkston, Clarkston Community Church and St. Daniel Catholic Church. […]
If you want an obscene amount of advice, just let it be known that you are attempting to drop a few pounds. I have born witness to this after a friendly wager with Papa Gargaro on who could lose the most weight before the Fourth of July. The bet was two dollars per pound with […]
Jim Sinclair is looking to build a premier soccer program in Clarkston. The former player and coach in both the United States and Europe, with 40 years of soccer experience, is starting the Clarkston Metro-Stars/Gators. ‘There is an insufficient number of select soccer opportunities in Clarkston,? Sinclair said. ‘A large number of local players currently […]
Clarkston High School’s Sarah Mehaffey had a good showing in the 2003 Michigan Junior Miss Program in Alpena. The recent graduate placed second runner-up in the event. ‘I didn’t have any expectations going into the event. All I wanted to do was go and have a good time,? Mehaffey said. The competition included 22 senior […]
Independence Day is literally right around the corner. I can already smell the barbecue ribs and chicken sizzling on the grill. Throw in some sun, a frisbee and some beverages and you have the perfect holiday. However, the Fourth of July is also a time to fully appreciate the fact we live in the greatest […]
Buck Kopietz has been through a lot in the city of Clarkston. The 30-year business owner has seen businesses come and go, survived recessions and watched the town grow during his years operating Tierra Fine Jewelers. ‘I didn’t really think about staying for 30 years but it sure has been a lot of fun,? Kopietz […]
Despite a storm which made its way through the area, locals enjoyed a festive Fourth of July celebration in Independence Township. ‘It was great. They always put on a great parade in Clarkston,? Randy Palmer said. ‘Every year we’ve been down here for the last eight years. Now it’s on to Clintonwood Park.? The festivities […]
The Clarkston Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies in Michigan in attempting to crack down on drunk drivers. During the national ‘You Drink & Drive, You Lose,? program, between June 27 and July 13, Clarkston officers will be out in full force for two nights trying to catch drivers under the influence. ‘We have […]
With the West Nile Virus being a concern this summer, Oakland County Parks are set to have an educational program at Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park. The program, entitled ‘Mosquito Smart,? is set for Saturday, July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. ‘We wanted to be proactive and make sure people have […]