Springfield Oaks County Park hosts Ellis Barn Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4. Family-friendly activities and events, from 1-4 p.m., include horse-drawn hayrides, mini barn dance, antique tractors, crafts, farm animals, rope-making, quilting, cider-making, and antiques. Park entry is $5/vehicle. For a park map, visit www.oakgov.com/parksrec.
Swimmers brought home medals after their trip to the MHSAA Division 1 State Championship last week. The Clarkston Boys Swim team qualified for eight events during the season and finished in the top 16 in four events. The team of Landon Halloway, Dalton Pokley, James Nelson and Eric Misteravich finished in 15th place in the […]
Car collector Steven Smith of Clarkston worked for two years to restore his 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, which he showed at AutoRama in Detroit.
Working with My Habitat Clarkston, the Mefford family have a home. ‘The simple fact of giving somebody a chance is so important,? said Kaleena Mefford, who grew up in Clarkston, at a house blessing in their new home. ‘We are proud to be involved.? Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County and the Clarkston community worked […]
Do you have the most unique hat in Clarkston? Or maybe the cutest dog? Prizes will be awarded to these two winners at this year’s Walk & Roll for SCAMP on May 1 in Depot Park. Other categories include the youngest walker, oldest walker, best decorated bike, largest family group, the most employees from one […]
What You Can Do to Prevent a Crash * Stay aware, awake, alert and sober. * Safety belts are your best defense in any collision. * Be especially alert in spring and fall, but keep in mind that car-deer crashes occur year-round. * Heed deer crossing and speed limit signs. * Deer are herd animals […]
Library parking lot The Clarkston Independence District Library plans to repair its parking lot and is currently seeking bids for the project, but patrons will have to wait until spring before all the holes are filled. ‘It’s just a situation where there’s only so much you can do when the weather’s like this,? said Library […]
15 years ago – 1998 ‘Township ponders ordinance for sidewalk liability? Following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on imposing liablility on townships for injuries and damages resulting from the failure to maintain and repair sidewalks, Independence Township attorney Gerry Fisher told board members an ordinance should be created. It would not cover acts of nature […]
There’s always plenty happening at the Independence Township Senior Center: ? For a unique experience, join guest tour guide Joe Soncrant for the Places of Worship Tour through three beautiful sanctuaries: Temple Beth El Synogogue (Jewish) in Bloomfield Hills, Islamic Association Center (Muslim Mosque) in Dearborn and Bharatiyfa Temple (Hindu) in Rochester Hills. Discover the […]
Andrew Szykula, a 200 Clarkston High School graduate, earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in December 2004. The son of Bill and Pennie, of Clarkston, Andrew remained active in the performing arts while at U of M where he was cast in the production […]