Dennise Sigler’s motto for her new business is ‘from grandmother’s kitchen with love.? For Sigler, a Groveland Township resident, the love that came from her grandmother Violet’s kitchen? Polish food? now comes from a 14-foot trailer. That trailer, with the name ‘Vi’s Polish Cuisine,? will be seen this weekend at CreekFest in Ortonville. ‘My grandmother […]
Brandon Twp.- Raymond Kramer was on his hands and knees picking strawberries on Tuesday, the day before his 94th birthday. As the sun beat down, sweat trickled from the Clarkston resident’s face, but he was cheery as he plucked the ripe fruit at Middleton Berry Farm, 4790 Oakwood Road. ‘I like that this is close […]
?’Store up for yourselves treasure in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroy?.? Matthew 6:19 You might ask treasure in heaven? My current concern is treasure on earth! Paying my car payment. Keeping my home. Buying groceries. Surely the scripture writers endured massive hardships; so why do they tell us this? An interesting thing occurs […]
Music fans headed to Independence Township’s DTE Music Auditorium, May 22, kicking off the summer season with tailgate banquets, outdoor cocktails, and concert with Eddie Money. Community groups manned concession stands, earning revenue for their activities, while fan clubs and contest winners headed backstage for pictures and autographs with the artist.
Home after a weekend trip, Shane and Jennie Kelly of Clarkston made a gut wrenching discovery. Their beloved dog, Daisy, was missing. “We didn’t get home until about 1, 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday and she wasn’t here,” Jennie said. “We put on shoes and went looking for her.” The dogsitter had accidentally let the black-and-white […]
On Aug. 5, voters will decide the future of Clarkston Independence District Library. During a visit last week, patrons shared some their thoughts on what the library means to them. ‘The library is a great place for everyone, but especially kids,” said Yajaira Gonzales. “Kids going to the library means they get to enjoy books, […]
About 160 Clarkston Girl Scouts and 50 adult volunteers headed north to Lapeer, May 1, for a camping weekend at Camp O’Fair Winds. The weekend was filled with camp fires, hikes, songs, crafts, row boating, team activities, voyager canoes, and archery. Every two years the Clarkston Girl Scout Service Team plans a camp out for […]
Premier Eyecare celebrated its Independence Township opening with a ribbon cutting, May 20. “I’m excited to participate in Clarkston community, and look forward to working in Clarkston for many years,” Dr. Jonathan Garretson said. He graduated from West Bloomfield High School in 1993, received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in […]
A Right-to-Work case, which includes a Clarkston paraeducator, continues against Michigan teacher unions. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy filed a request with the state, June 5, asking the Michigan Employment Relations Commission to make a new rule. The new rule, requiring public-sector unions to notify employees of their ability to opt out three weeks […]
A group of students from Darlene Roche’s 8th grade class at Clarkston Junior High School spent a day in downtown identifying storm drains and painting them with a fish symbol as part of an Academic Service Learning. The fish symbol came with a message, “No dumping drains to rivers.” In addition to Depot Park, the […]