Ryan Scott of Independence Township wants to make it as a rapper, but without the bling. ‘An ultimate goal for me would be for my music to make into as many ears as possible,? said Scott, 20. ‘I want people to listen to my tracks and be able to say that my music is different. […]
When Dawn Raffler opened Clarkston Cleaning Services in 2001, the business included her and her family, and advertising was a classified ad in The Clarkston News. Now she has a 2,100-square-foot store front at 5880 Dixie Highway, 15 employees, and more than 160 clients throughout Clarkston, Waterford, and Davisburg. “We’ve grown 35 percent over last […]
The world probably won’t end in 2012, but it may for Springfield Township’s budget, at least its reserve funds. ‘If property values continue to decline and services are maintained, next year we’re going to be in serious trouble,? said Treasurer Jamie Dubre. ‘The budget is created based on property value at the time. If it […]
Home after 42 months in Iraq, First Sgt. Norm Van Sparrentak still serves his buddies overseas. He put on his dress blues to help out at the Desert Angel packing party, Dec. 9, at Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, and was at the American Legion Post 63’s packing party the week before. ‘It’s the least I […]
When it comes to preventing flu this winter, listen to your mom, said Dr. Tim O’Neill, Clarkston Medical Group. ‘Eat well, stay active and healthy, drink enough water, get enough rest ? take care of yourself,? O’Neill said. ‘Avoid sick people, seriously.? Spread by virus, regular hand washing and hand sanitizers also help, he said. […]
Everest Collegiate Drama Club presents the two-act comedy Rumors, by Neil Simon, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 11-12. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Rumors tells the story of three married couples arriving at a 10th anniversary party for their friends Myra and Charlie, and is set in 1990s New York City. […]
Society of St. Vincent de Paul opened its newest Thrift Store on 5395 Dixie Highway with a Blessing Ceremony, Dec. 2. “People are hurting all over ? the store will be a great benefit to the area,” said Bill Brazier of Clarkston, executive director for St. Vincent de Paul, southeast Michigan. “We’ll be wherever we […]
Surrounded by family and friends, Leslie Cirinesi opens her new Clarkston business, Advanced Energy Therapy, 20 W. Washington Street, Suite 10, with a ribbon cutting, Nov. 16. Cirinesi offers and teaches Reiki Therapy, hands-on healing, and offers skin-care items, jewelry, home-made slippers, socks, frames, stationary, and other natural products. She was a computer programmer and […]
The new Clarkston High School club No Place for Hate shared stories and lessons they learned about bullying, at a candlelight vigil in Depot Park, Dec. 4. ‘Be there for a stranger,? said a club member. ‘If they see that you give a crap and stand up for them, that would mean the world to […]
Driving to Depot Park Saturday evening for a bullying-awareness, candlelight vigil, I wasn’t sure what I would find. Maybe no one would be there. Maybe Steve Hyer, president of Clarkston School Board, was right when he suggested bullying wasn’t an issue in Clarkston. The school board had passed a policy against it, after all. But […]