The Clarkston ski teams continued to slide along, both improving to 5-0 on the season after victories over Lahser and Notre Dame on Jan. 18 and 19. The girls team was victorious by a count of 10-31 over Lahser and 12-26 over Notre Dame in the slalom on Jan. 18. Hannah Wolf, Trish Peters, Alyssa […]
Being handicap is a state of mind. Nobody knows that better than Brett Eastburn, and he’s happy to spread his message. Eastburn was born with no arms or legs. Despite what some people might see as disabilities, Eastburn showcased his skills in basketball, football, baseball, swimming, wrestling, art, teaching and especially motivation. An internationally recognized […]
Bringing her personal insight and experiences to the table, Ellen Whitehead is hoping to inspire those around her at the Women in Business meeting hosted by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 31. Whitehead, a poet, author and longtime employee of Clarkston Schools, is featured as the event’s guest speaker. ‘It’s quite an […]
A recent string of cases involving internet predators and criminal sexual conduct is keeping police in Independence Township busy. Currently, there are at least seven ongoing cases involving criminal sexual conduct and internet predators in or near Independence Township. Several of the cases involve serious criminal sexual conduct towards children. ‘I think some of it […]
Take a chance to see the rain forest close up as ‘Live on Stage, The Rain Forest? comes to Pine Knob Elementary on Feb. 3. The comedy animal show features the sights and sounds of the rainforest, inlcuding real exotic birds, monkeys, alligators, jungle cats and snakes. The show is presented by Understanding Wildlife, Inc. […]
This winter season reindeer did more than light up the Christmas sky and guide Santa to the houses of good little boys and girls. On Jan. 21, Christmas In Action of Oakland County Clarkston Area hosted ‘Reindeer Races? at the Colombiere Center on Big Lake Road in Springfield Township. Guests could bet on which reindeer […]
Passion and success grew up in the same neighborhood, so when the two have a chance to catch up, they like to spend long stretches of time together. Bryan Cornwall has given the old friends plenty of opportunity to be around one another since founding Advanced Pet Care on Sashabaw Road in 1992. ‘I followed […]
State Rep. John Stakoe will sponsor district office hours on Jan. 27. From 10:45 a.m. to noon, Stakoe’s legislative aide, Heidi Puckett, will be available at the Independence Township Hall in Clarkston. From 1 to 2 p.m., Ms. Puckett will meet with constituents at the Springfield Township Hall in Davisburg. No appointment is necessary. Residents […]
Every child loves to play dress-up. Now, Clarkston residents can relive those days of fashion curiosity with the Clarkston Community Historical Society’s latest exhibit, ‘Clarkston in Costume: A Century of Fashion,? beginning the week of Jan. 30. The society’s 12th exhibit since opening the museum focuses up women’s fashion’s from the mid-1800’s to the mid-1900’s. […]
Clarkston Financial Corporation, the holding company for Clarkston State Bank and Huron Valley State Bank, promoted J. Grant Smith to the newly-created post of president and elevated James W. Distelrath to chief financial officer. Smith held dual titles of chief operating officer and chief financial officer while Distelrath was vice-president and corporate controller. Smith joined […]