Keith Nattrass’ new truck causes a stir wherever he goes, if not with its quarter-inch armor plating, then its three belt-fed machine guns. “The nice thing is being able to secure a piece of history,” said Nattrass of Independence Township. “It would be a shame to keep it in a garage.” He and his son, […]
Fashion fans filled the tent at the High Fashion Meets Clarkston Fall Fashion Show, hosted by Chi Chi La La Boutique and Clarkston Flower Shoppe, Sept. 10. The show on Main Street in Clarkston was a fundraiser for the Matthew Bittker Foundation, created in Matthew’s memory to fight neuroblastoma cancer.
Cullen Kappel, 18, of Clarkston, received his Eagle Scout Award during a Troop 377 Court of Honor ceremony, Aug. 10, at the American Legion Post 377, Waterford. ‘It is indeed an honor to recognize this young man for his hard work and focus towards earning scouting’s highest award,? said Scoutmaster Randy Stelpflug. Kappel began as […]
With the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II, Clarence Johns’ job was to hold his ground. Now 89 years old and living in Independence Township, he has one last battle to fight ? this time to stay in his home of more than 50 years. ‘The payments are so high, he […]
Clarkston rocker Kid Rock’s views recently shared at The Guardian.com struck a chord with local folks. The article shared on The Clarkston News Facebook page reached 10,968 people, with 120 likes and 32 more “shares.” Born Robert Ritchie, the singer shared his views on a variety of topics, including politics, guns, and his music, including: […]
Two articles in The Clarkston News on Nov. 12, 2014, caught the attention of an Independence Township reader. The first reporting results of the election in which Republican Rick Snyder easily won re-election. The second, ‘Students take turn to vote,? was about fourth graders at Andersonville Elementary conducting their own, mock election for governor ? […]
Winter is descending in force ? good news for Pine Knob Ski Resort in Independence Township. But with the thrills and chills of the slopes comes risk of high-speed impact. To stay safe, the Pine Knob Ski Patrol offers a Responsibility Code for each skier: stay in control at all times; give people ahead of […]
Arlene Morence of Davisburg faces the winter cold of 2015 without the long hair she had last year, but it’s for a good cause. Morence, 71, donated about 12 inches of her formerly lengthy tresses to Locks of Love. “She looks so much better. It took 20 years off,? said her best friend Debbie Misner. […]
I’m ready for 2015. To me, and probably lots of folks who grew up in the 1980s, this year is officially ‘the future? ? as defined by our foremost authority on time and space, ‘Back to the Future.? It took longer to get here from 1985 than it would have using a flux-capacitor equipped Delorean […]
With a delay in renewing Clarkston Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock’s contract last February and months of debate over when to schedule the 2014 superintendent evaluation, teachers and parents have been confused all year about where the school chief stands. To help avoid that in 2015, The Clarkston News submitted a Freedom of Information Act request […]