To the Clarkston News Staff, The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer congratulations on your 75 years publishing The Clarkston News. Three quarters of a century is a landmark for any business, but particularly a locally owned and operated newspaper. Congratulations! Sincerely, The Clarkston Area Board of Directors Dr. Al Roberts, President, […]
Dear Editor, The Clarkston Farmers? Market has just finished its 12th and last market Saturday in 2008. The fourth year. A poetry of people. An inoculation against the monotony of fear that arises in this kind of an economic climate. A mosaic of local currency. Hard work and fun. Each Saturday, I watched and I […]
The Clarkston News is preparing for our biggest celebration of the year ? our 75th anniversary. The staff is working hard to bring the history of our community to the doorsteps of our residents. The 64-page issue will include a history of Clarkston; history of Clarkston schools; history of The Clarkston News; how The Clarkston […]
In honor of our 75th anniversary, The Clarkston News is inviting everyone in the community to celebrate. An open house is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will include free hot dogs, cookies and drinks, and fun activities for the kids including homemade pressman hats, make your own […]
As an Oxford resident, taxpayer, athletic booster and a family that has supported the Oxford School system for the past 16 years, I am disgusted with the way in which I am being put off by OHS Athletic Director Mike Watson. Many people may think I am just a mother of a son being ‘singled […]
On April 30, 11 students from Clarkston Middle School participated in the first annual Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District IV Honor Band. Students include: Heather Arpoika on trombone, Taylor Benson on french horn, Morgan Brisse on clarinet, Emma Burder on contra alto clarinet, Amy Cannons on flute, Ashley Chamberlain on flute, Kaycee Morra […]
Brothers Austin (left) and Parker Sereno of Waterford got an up-close look at the oldest and most famous trophy in professional sports when the Stanley Cup arrived for a brief visit at Tim Horton’s in Independence Township Sunday morning. According to NHL.com, the Stanley Cup, first presented in 1893, logged more than 400,000 miles in […]
The Friendly Forest is Saturday, Oct. 18, 4:30-7 p.m., at Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road. Children ages 2-9 can wear their costumes, walk the enchanted trail with their parents, and collect goodies from their favorite cartoon and fairy tale characters. Call Independence Township Parks and Recreation, 248-625-8223.
It is a common sight these days to see teens and pre-teens using cell phones and electronic tablets. In fact, many of them are better at operating these devices than adults. But does that mean every child is entitled to have an iPhone or an iPad? Of course not. We are living in a world […]
Hannah Brown has shared many years of summer fun at Clarkston SCAMP with 350 other SCAMPers. Her family at Waterfall Jewelers has opened their hearts to ensure that she gets to share many more. Waterfall Jewelers donated a ‘Hearts On Fire? diamond necklace to this year’s Clarkston Home Tour to benefit Clarkston SCAMP. The necklace […]