Ben O’Rourke had a special reason to enjoy Clarkston’s celebration of Independence Day last weekend. The 1990 graduate of Clarkston High School was home for a weekend visit on the heels of fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom. After spending six years of duty in the Marine Corps, and working in the corporate world in California, […]
At the risk of piling on let me just say telemarketers are the most annoying individuals in the world. Which says a lot since there are a lot of annoying people out there. Their calls during dinner or while I am on the Internet have grown very tiring. And most get a little testy when […]
According to a recent study by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, the cost of physical inactivity in Michigan is $8.9 billion a year. That figure includes direct and indirect cost of medical care, workers? compensation and lost productivity. Broken down it will cost each Michigan adult $1,175. ‘That is not an exaggeration,? Clarkston doctor […]
BY KYLE GARGARO Clarkston News Editor The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is trying a new fundraiser this year called the Poker Run Road Rally and Dinner. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 27 and offers a unique journey to enjoy the natural lands. Participants will visit five sites within the 42 properties that […]
What would Jesus do? Apparently he would not decorate cakes on Sunday. Debra Kerkstra of Allegan recently settled a lawsuit that was brought against Meijer for firing her for refusing to work on a Sunday. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Meijer on behalf of Kerkstra. She is to receive $22,000 under the settlement. […]
Newly elected Clarkston Rotary president Joel DeLong hopes the group does not miss a beat and is also able to grow during his tenure. The life-long Clarkston resident, save for a few years during elementary school, has been a member of the Clarkston Rotary for 10 years. ‘My kids started to enter college and I […]
Cindy Burroughs has joined The Clarkston News team as the new advertising manager. Before becoming advertising manager, Burroughs had been both a sales representative in Clarkston and Oxford during her tenure at Sherman Publications. Burroughs is ready to become part of the community. “I really want to be involved in the community, I am excited […]
I really like to read. I have ever since I was a kid. In addition to newspapers and magazines I almost always have a book going. I never thought I would come out against reading but I need to because of two words: Harry Potter. These books about the boy wizard are getting out of […]
For the sixth consecutive year, Clarkston’s RE/MAX employee Denise Felker is planning a Hot Air Balloon Rally to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. “It is a great event. Everybody comes out and has a good time,” event organizer Felker said. The event began six years ago with eight hot air balloons and raised only $137 […]
Clarkston’s Anita Demster decided to give Clarkston Area Youth Assistance a try eight years ago, and she hopes current residents follow her lead. “I have really enjoyed the experience. You really get a feeling that you are making a difference in a child’s life. You really watch it happening,” President of the Board of Directors […]