Dear Editor, In the Nov. 5 Jim’s Jottings (‘It’s hunting season, and I’m hunting for words?), Jim Sherman Sr. referred to thousands of public relations professionals as ‘spin doctors.? As one of those public relations professionals who practices and resides in Clarkston, I would like to change the misconception of a reputable profession and perpetuate […]
Dear Editor, Although I am a supporter of the township getting new offices and facilities, I believe that reliance on the appraisal is a complete sham to determine the price. As a commercial realtor today, and having worked in real estate for the last 15 years as a residential developer, land acquisition director for a […]
Clarkstonites filled the high school cafeteria to sample what local businesses have to offer, at the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Expo, Nov. 13. The annual event showcases about 100 professionals, services, community organizations, and shops with exhibits and demonstrations.
The Clarkston Wolves gridiron gang trade their blue and gold jerseys for pink and light blue for their Fifth Annual Football for a Cure, their pre-season scrimmage, on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. T-shirts, jerseys, polo shirts, and baseball hats are currently available. The cost to purchase a jersey is $100, for the name […]
Dog walkers busted Two teenagers said they were taking their dog out for a walk when they were stopped for driving through a stop sign and driving 60 mph in a 25 mph zone on Waldon Road, 2:20 a.m., Oct. 27. Clarkston Police found an open can of beer and marijuana in the car. The […]
From gluten-free foods to grandfather clocks, jam to jewelry, bouquets to baby accessories, local shops have what people want for Christmas. And since local small business owners don’t answer to corporate headquarters, they can offer products and services people want. Owners can usually be found right behind the counter, so Clarkston shops are also more […]
Tickets for the special 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 sneak preview of Disney’s Lone Ranger movie at the Oxford 7 Theater (48 S. Washington St.) are now available. They can be purchased at Oxford Bank’s branches in downtown Oxford (60 S. Washington St.) and Orion Township (1115 S. Lapeer Rd.), the Oxford Village office (22 […]
KH Home offers a variety of unique gifts. Owner Kevin Harrison offers Glenda Gies handbags, made to last a lifetime, and said the bags are ‘a statement piece for a very stylish woman.?. An array of handcrafted, unique jewelry created by American craftspeople also shines from the shelves, and the KH Home Christmas candle makes […]
It’s About Time, 7151 N. Main Street in Clarkston Crossing shopping center, offers gifts ranging from weight driven, pendulum grandfather clocks to battery-powered wall clocks. ‘We have all kinds of different clocks,? said owner Cliff Hammond. Clocks range from $29 to several thousand dollars.
Shephard’s Hollow, 9085 Big Lake Road in Springfield Township, offers everything a golfer may need to swing a good game and look good doing it. Randy Burt of Shephard’s Hollow displays some of the logo’d golf shirts and gear in the pro shop.