As Ryan Thomas reflected on the past 12 months of 2007, he said, ‘it’s been a very busy, but rewarding year.? After graduating from Clarkston High School in 2000, Thomas went on to the Air Force Academy and graduated in 2004. He was assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where his squadron is […]
After dozens of leaf-burning comments, Aug. 31, Dave Barran picked up on a common theme. ‘I think a lot of what we heard tonight was about people not following the ordinance, doing things wrongly and inconsiderately,? he said, Barran is in favor of current open-burn rules. ‘If we enforced what we had, I think that […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer In the three weeks Assessor Kristen Sieloff has been on the job, she’s noticed home sales are going up. ‘This is still very viable community that people want to live in this area. It’s just a reflection on the community itself,? said Sieloff, new assessor for Independence Township. […]
Clarkston is getting a new treasurer, its fourth in three years. City Manager Dennis Ritter and former Treasurer Jan Gillespie interviewed Sandra Barlass for the position. A second interview was conducted with Mayor Joe Luginski. All three feel Barlass is good for the job. ‘I think we’re going to be very pleased with her abilities, […]
When Laura Townsend gave birth to her son Phil Townsend, many people shook their head because they felt bad ? Phil was born with Down syndrome. But Laura would tell them not to because she ‘got lucky enough to have that guy.? ‘This kid is such a breath of fresh air. Shake your head over […]
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at Deer Lake Raquet Club Thursday evening to celebrate the chamber’s 20 years of service to the community. The evening included socializing, dinner and dancing with music provided by Rick and Dayna Lieder Band, and special speaker Robert Chioini, president and chief executive officer of Rockwell Medical Technologies. While […]
The Max Broock building at 27 S. Main Street has been empty for months. It may stay that way for awhile ? plans to move back in have been put on hold. ‘Our not moving back is totally economical,? said Regional Vice President Carol Yost. ‘Our lease was up in that building and it was […]
The Downing Clinic celebrated its new office location at 6715 Bella Rose Blvd., Suite 100, with an open house Thursday. ‘We are a combination of alternative medicine and traditional medicine,? said Laura Kovalcik, D.O., board-certified internist. ‘I write prescriptions if I need to, but we try to help people heal with vitamins and herbs.? The […]
Seventeen-year Springfield Township resident Heidi Keesling has found a way to use her artistic talent to give back to the community. Keesling is a mother of four kids who have all gone to Clarkston schools and been involved in SCAMP and the Autism Spec Disorder (ADS) program. ‘It’s influenced their lives in a lot of […]
News crews, film crews, bodyguards, and screaming fans lined up outside the Clarkston Union, Thursday, as Kid Rock and Guy Fieri, Food Network star, came to town. Fieri was featuring Main Street restaurants The Union and Woodshop on his show ‘Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.? ‘We were really thrilled to be picked,? said Ann Stevenson, co-owner […]