The Clarkston Area Optimist Club is once again sponsoring an essay contest. Students have an opportunity to win up to $5,000 in scholarships by writing an essay on the topic ‘The Power of One.? Applicants have to be a high school student under age 19 as of Dec. 31, 2004. The deadline for submission (to […]
Dear Editor, I am very concerned about the direction of the Clarkston Schools. The board president seems to be very focused on doing a board self-evaluation. I’m not sure any more time needs to be spent on that. Just go look at the Michigan School Data website (www.mischooldata.org) and you will have your answer. Many […]
Dear Editor, As one of the sponsors of the survey conducted by Independence Goes Green committee and a person who has been a market research director at a major multinational firm, I would like to address comments made about the survey by Mr. Michael Powell of Independence Township, May 28. First of all, the survey […]
On Jan. 19, TCF Bank opened a new branch in Independence Township at 5750 Baypointe Blvd. near the intersection of Waldon and Sashabaw. ‘We look forward to offering Clarkston area residents even more banking convenience and flexibility,? said Tom Wagner, president of TCF Bank, Michigan. TCF currently operates 61 branches in Michigan. During 2005, TCF […]
Dear Editor, A huge thank you to all involved in Taste of Clarkston this year! We estimate about 17,000 visited Taste of Clarkston enjoying a gorgeous fall day, great food, music and entertainment in the Historic Village. This event happens only because of the hard work, commitment and collaborative spirit between the host partners, sponsors, […]
A Bible-era Jerusalem marketplace came back to life at Clarkston Community Church’s Vacation Bible School, June 23-27. Elementary-school children dressed in biblical attire to learn what life was like 2,000 years ago and experience the events of a real marketplace. They split up into groups named after the tribes of Israel, and participated in outdoor […]
Dear Editor, Our Fall Fundraiser was a huge success! Besides having a great time, we raised a total of $4,498. We will split these funds equally with the Auxiliary and the SAL and they will be used to support our Veteran related projects. I want to thank everyone that came out and supported this event […]
Staff Sgt. Brendan Quisenberry and the rest of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) parachute team descend on the Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions at their Sept. 23 game. Quisenberry is a 2004 graduate of Clarkston High School. Photo provided by the Tennessee Titans
15 YEARS AGO (1990) ‘Stoplight in place by month’s end: The long-awaited stoplight at M-15 and the north ramp of I-75 will be in place by Jan. 29, state highway officials confirmed. The light pole and power lines are already installed. The light will be a regular stop-and-go light; no turns or phasing will be […]
Independent Tea Party Patriots hosts a Town Hall Meeting with U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers and several other local candidates, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center, 6060 Maybee Road. Also participating will be University of Michigan regent candidates Dan Horning and Dr. Robert Steele; Michigan State University trustee candidate Jeff Sakwa; […]