Leighton Elise Donahue Timothy and Jacklyn (Scherz) Donahue of Goodrich are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Leighton Elise Donahue. Leighton was born at 7:33 p.m., Nov. 4 at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc. She weighed 5 pounds, 4.5 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Roger and Judith […]
Voters say no to Orion School Bond Voters rejected two Bond Propositions for Lake Orion Community Schools on Tuesday, August 6. Some Clarkston-area residents living in the Orion school district voted on the proposals that, combined, would have allowed the district to borrow over $32 million to acquire and install new technology. The proposals would […]
Taylor Winiger, left, and Cole Chewins from Clarkston High Schools? Varsity Football team raise money for the high school stadium’s new field house. An auction dinner dance is planned for Oct. 19. To donate items or buy tickets, call 586-864-5681. The team is helping the community with Football for a Cure this Saturday (story on […]
January Ortonville embezzler A 40-year-old Ortonville mother was sentenced to at least 23 months in prison for embezzling more than $108,000 from an Oxford gym’s parent club. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Rudy Nichols sentenced Cheryl Ann Zardus to 23 months to 10 years in prison on Jan. 11 on a felony charge of embezzlement […]
15 years ago – 1998 ‘Local business adopts hiring incentive plan? Clarkston Auto Wash, Co. owners Fred and Sheila Ritter developed a tuition reimbursement policy to boost their workforce. Employees who attend universities, colleges and technical schools would receive the reimbursement. The Ritters still offer the incentive. ‘Break-ins mean beefed up security at CHS? The […]
And the winners are? Main Street award for Best use of Lighting: Clarkston Eagles Church Street Award for best costuming: Girl Scout Jr. Troop 1897 Washington Street Award for most creative entry: Mesquite Creek Buffalo Street Award for Best use of theme: Cub Scout Pack 126 (Clarkston Elementary) Depot Street Award for Holiday Spirit: Clarkston […]
Dear Editor, I just learned of this wonderful fundraiser that Claire Kirchner and her friends held for Lighthouse Clarkston last weekend (“Rock group helps Lighthouse,” Aug. 7). What a unique idea and what a huge success it was! And kudos to the Clarkston community for supporting these young people in their quest to help struggling […]
Dear Editor, We moved to Independence over 30 years ago and thought we were coming to a quite and serene area with lots of natural features and friendly folks. It now appears that our township is working hard to bring growth and new businesses into our community and expand the tax base (“Sashabaw Road improvements […]
When the first Rudy’s Market, on the north side of 5 S. Main Street, burned down in 1941, Tom Bullen of Independence Township was there. The building was occupied by Walter’s Dry Goods at the time. The flames spared the brick building, but left a blank wall facing Washington Street, said the retired accountant and […]
Madie Carpentier isn’t yet in kindergarten, but that doesn’t mean she’s not interested in learning. With the help of her grandmother, Carol Carpentier, Madie explores her hometown of Clarkston, talking to people and getting their picture for her book, ‘Cool People Who Make and Do Cool Things.? Photo by Laura Colvin