Goodrich-There are heroes among us. That’s the message Bayley Schultz, a GHS senior, hoped Reid Elementary kindergarteners will take with them after a visit on Wednesday from a few United States Marines. ‘A soldier is a hero,? said Schultz. ‘The students will get firsthand what it’s like being a hero and being away from home […]
The crowd gathers around the Christmas tree in Depot Park as Santa hits the lights. Folks went to the park for the tree lighting and other Christmas activities after the Holiday Lights Parade, Saturday night. Please see page 30 for more pictures from the event. Photo by Andrea Beaudoin
Atlas Twp.-What began at a small rural prayer meeting has grown into a local landmark near the county line. Lakeview Community Church will celebrate their 40th anniversary at 10:30 a.m., Sept. 13 with a special service and a fellowship meal. ‘We have a vision here at Lakeview Community Church,? said current Pastor Jeremy Spear. ‘All […]
A Florida jury unanimously recommended Sept. 4 that Michael Lee King, a 1990 Brandon High School graduate, be sentenced to death. King, 38, was convicted by the same jury on Aug. 28 of the murder, rape and kidnapping of Denise Amber Lee. Judge Deno Economou will ultimately decide whether King receives the death penalty or […]
Holy Mother of Local Buying Power, Batman! Did you know when you drive down the street and look at all your neighbors? homes, that nearly three of every four of the families inside make decisions on what goods and services they will purchased based on what they have seen in our papers? Yep, ’tis true. […]
A reader survey conducted on behalf of the Clarkston News and Penny Stretcher polled the 13,794 households that read CNews and discovered some major buying power in the area. Almost 6,000 residents plan to spend over $13.4 million on furniture and home furnishings. On home improvements and supplies 5,241 residents plan on spending $10.7 million. […]
Austin Leon and Judy Austin of Ortonville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept.12. Leon, originally from Madison Heights, and Judy (Smith), originally from Detroit, met after Leon’s return from the Korean War. They settled in Royal Oak and had five children: Karen, Kathy, Charmaine, Dan and Eric. In 1987, they moved to their […]
Alexzander B. Christie Navy Seaman Alexzander B. Christie recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Christie completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis […]
With Christmas wreaths all over the walls and carols over the sound system, dozens of volunteers filled Oakland Woods Baptist Church with the holiday spirit at Saturday’s Shoes for Kids. Organized by Clarkston Rotary Club for the past 63 years, the program provides new winter boots, shoes, hats, and mittens or gloves to more than […]
Find out about a full year’s worth of activities in the new 2015 Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors Recreation Guide, hot off the printer and on the way to residents throughout the Clarkston area. Printed by The Clarkston News, the guide also includes Clarkston Community Education’s Adult and Youth Enrichment programs on the flip […]