The Clarkston area lost a longtime leader and friend Dec. 24, with the death of Frank G. “Tink” Ronk, at the age of 78. Ronk was born in Clarkston, and joined the Independence Township Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in 1947. After high school, he worked at Morgan’s Service Station while studying at the […]
The new year is here, time for some resolutions and predictions. First prediction: road construction returns to Sashabaw Road. I wasn’t working for the paper at the time, but I remember the last time Sashabaw was ripped up for widening and other work, a few years ago. It wasn’t pretty. Phase one of the McLaren […]
Charles Kennedy of Clarkston signed up with Clarkstoncalendar.org to receive email notices about school closings and other announcements. When he found an opinion piece penned by Superintendent Rod Rock about charter schools, he was upset. “It appears Dr. Rock is utilizing taxpayer funded equipment and time to advance his personal agenda relative to Charter schools,” […]
Davisburg Heritage Festival includes two days of activities this year. ‘It gets bigger every year,? said Casey Reed, recreation coordinator, Springfield Township Parks and Rec. “It’s a great way for the community to get together and celebrate where we came from.” The festival kicks off, Saturday, Oct. 8, with a pancake breakfast at the Hart […]
While hundreds of Clarkston-area homes are still in foreclosure, Cheryl Waring and Lisa Gusman of Clarkston see a turnaround coming. They’re acting on it, too. They took a foreclosed property in the City of the Village of Clarkston and renovated it for sale. “The market is starting to turn around a little bit,” said Waring, […]
Clarkston author Dianne Bassett-Giehtbrock found inspiration close to home. “The story came to me over Christmas break,” said Bassett-Giehtbrock, author of the picture book ‘Sissy and Me.? “I was frustrated with the kids, but I realized I’m not the only parent with problems.” The book features her daughters, Paige and Chloe Bassett-Giehtbrock. Paige is annoyed […]
Last year, Clarkston resident Judy Loehne marched in the Relay for Life fund raiser to support her daughter Teresa Wynn’s team. Last May, she marched in Clarkston Relay for Life as a cancer survivor. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would walk with my mother for the Survivors’ Lap ? it was […]
Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center hosts Pink and Pampered, 4-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at the Carriage House. They will offer manicures, eyebrow waxing, massages, virtual makeovers, hair feathers, and other services for $10 each. “It’s one stop-shopping,” said Mary Melega, senior center programmer. Services are offered by local vendors, most involved since the […]
The world of medicine and technology has changed the lives of millions of people. World-wide and right here in Independence Township. Tomorrow, (Sept. 29) local doctor Shivajee V. Nallamothu will highlight trends and accomplishments in the world of orthopedic surgery, of which Dr. Nallamothu is a leader. On Thursday area residents are invited to a […]
It rained last Friday, Saturday, and Monday, but Sunday was nice and sunny. The food gods smiled down on this year’s Taste of Clarkston. The crowd was big and so were the flavors. The event is designed so folks get one sample, eat it, get another sample, eat that one, repeat as necessary. I got […]