Testers with Michigan State University’s Lake Ecology Study check Crooked Lake as part of their Stewardship Eco Series. The 19 participants, including two from the Clarkston area, checked water quality, Aug. 22, by measuring physical and chemical attributes of the water and searching for invasive species. Photo by John Meyland
Dear Editor, The Clarkston High School Football Rush For Food committee would like to thank all who helped make our 12th annual community service project a huge success. On Aug. 21, approximately 195 members of the Varsity, JV, and Freshman teams came together to collect non-perishable food items to help stock the pantry at Lighthouse […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘It’s showtime? Clarkston High School’s Drama Department was preparing for its annual ‘Theatre-A-Thon? which would be nine hours in the performing arts center which included a vaudeville type variety show with thespians, Clarkston Madrigals, the MIME Troupe and more. ‘Y2K OK, say officials? As the new year approached, area government […]
Dear Editor, I was watching our Board of Trustees in their monthly meeting on Independence Township public access TV. Treasurer Paul Brown was explaining how, over several years, our township has been paying thousands of dollars of sales taxes on utility bills government entities are exempt from. Our treasurer went on to thank one of […]
Dear editor, A war with the community doesn’t lend itself to the creative process. The purpose of making art, for me, is to inspire or move people, compel them to think in different ways. Mr. Sherman and I agreed to extend the project and allow time to incorporate ideas I had to make the painting […]
More than 250 students and parents enjoyed an outdoor summer get together at the Back to School Ice Cream Social, Aug. 18, at Clarkston Elementary School. Sponsored by the PTO, new families also learned about the school at an orientation in the Media Center.
Life is always full of inspiration and beauty if you look…even in the midst of things most troubling. I have always believed the most challenging and darkest times in life can eventually bring about the brightest moments and lead you to the path you are meant to travel. I have known people who hold much […]
A call about a vehicle leaking fuel caused Independence Township Fire Department to respond to the scene in front of the Clarkston Woodshop early Monday. Lt. Don Herbert said crews and a fire engine and medic truck responded to the scene. Crews arrived, assessed the situation, stopped the leak, and dissolved a few gallons of […]
Thousands of screaming fans raised the roof at DTE Music Theater for Demi Lovato’s Aug. 18 concert, singing along, dancing, holding handmade signs, and taking lots of photos and videos. Pop singers Jordan Pruitt and David Archuleta kicked off the concert with their favorite hits, priming the crowd for Lovato’s hour-and-a-half set. ‘Phil Custodio . […]
As summer unfolds, each week brings new produce to the Clarkston Farmers? Market. A wide variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables’many organic or naturally grown’are trucked in by local farmers early each Saturday. Tomatoes are in’many varieties’and the corn and blueberries keep coming. Artisan breads, fresh eggs and cheese can also be found at […]