New rates for News Postal rates are going up, Jan. 27. The Clarkston News is delivered through the mail so subscription rates are going up, but just by a couple bucks. New yearly subscription rates are $32 for readers in Oakland County, $33 for fans within Michigan, and $38 for those Clarkston expats out of […]
15 years ago – 1997 ‘Ice rink to open at Clintonwood? Outdoor, lighted ice-skating is expected to come to Clarkston this week with the opening of an ice rink at Clintonwood Park. Ann Conklin, Independence Township’s Director of Parks and Recreation, said last week she hoped to have the rink up and running today, weather […]
Two Stadium Elementary School of the Arts students? entries in the Reflections Program were recently chosen as state finalists. Gabrielle Phillips? entry, ‘My Dad is a Hero,? was chosen to receive the award of merit in the music category. She is a kindergartner in Ms. Burke’s class. Kyle Thrushman earned an award of merit for […]
There’s always plenty happening at the Independence Township Senior Center: ? April 6 at 9 a.m. is a softball session for older adults aged 55 and up, starting with a ‘coffee and donuts meeting.? Players will be placed on a team according to ability. Practices start that day weather permitting and continue on Mondays, Wednesdays […]
Clarkston Farmers? Market, Saturdays through Oct. 11, 8 a.m.-noon, across from Depot Park. Eggs, herbs, plants, flowers, vegetables, pickles, fibers, honey, syrup, grass-fed organic beef, raw cheese, fair trade tea, coffee, organic baked goods, gnocchi, bratwurst. 248-821-4769. *** Casino Windsor, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 9. Gambling trip for those 50+. Pay $30 and get back […]
Have you ever wondered what those DPW guys are doing that drive around town in the white pick-up trucks with the Independence Township logo on the door? This is what I have experienced so far in my first six weeks on the job. There are actually 13 Department of Public Works (DPW) employees who are […]
Ross and Joanne Gallentine of Clarkston are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Lisa Gallentine to Daniel Fader, son of Danny and Jeannie Fader of Highland. The couple is planning a June 2006 wedding.
It is hard to believe that school has begun and that fall is just around the corner. Perhaps, like me, you have found yourself saying things like, ‘I don’t know where the summer has gone,? or ‘I can’t believe it’s September already.? Time certainly seems to fly by ? and sometimes we find ourselves just […]
Who among us feels a sense of belonging? Who has total and complete confidence? Who is comfortable in their own skin? Who is qualified to hold their heads up with pride? Who in spite of hurts or bruises to the heart, continues to love? Why are there outside forces dedicated to disqualify your model? Who […]
Dear Editor, The scathing front page expose? that appeared in last weeks? edition could help publicize Independence Television. Though in operation for nearly two decades, Clarkston’s little cable cast facility had fallen on hard times. Originally a creature of a monopoly franchise agreement that was grudgingly supported by various cable companies serving Independence, the studio […]