Halfway point means new beginning for volleyball

Clarkston volleyball did not run smoothly at the start of the week. A 3-0 loss to Groves on Jan. 20 had the team thinking there might be a major overhaul needed. But a 3-0 victory over Rochester Adams shows that the Wolves just needed a tune up. ‘Our passing was a lot better (against Adams) […]

Kopietz’s celebrate 39 years making Clarkston sparkle

Buck and Joan Kopietz started selling jewelry in 1973 with an inventory of five necklaces and thirty-three rings, after thirty-nine years in business they have a lot more jewelry and a lot of memories. ‘It’s not the possessions in our lives that make us smile, it’s the people,? Joan said. After almost 40 years of […]

Seeing is believing

Customers, clients, and friends stopped by Advanced Eye Care, June 28, for a summer picnic and a chance to check out the latest in designer frames. People enjoyed live music by Two Steps Higher as they picnicked with Dr. Todd Staniszewski and Dr. Nora Clancy. Photo by Jim Buckley

Rain can’t stop the music

A little rain couldn’t keep Clarkston music lovers away as Depot Park concert-goers enjoyed a wide variety of pop and rock favorites performed by GDaddy’s last week. No concert is scheduled for July 4, but the series will resume July 11 with country music by Gary Pillow. Photos by Laura Colvin

Where are more people now?

When The Clarkston News ran features on Clarkston High School graduates and their current careers, we received great feeback. It motivated our staff to seek out even more. So, here’s a bonus edition of ‘Where Are They Now?? Dan Fife Dan Fife’s life would be easy to turn into a board game. His numerous achievements […]

New district library launches campaign for bond

To move into the 21st century, the library has reestablished itself under current laws as the Clarkston Independence District Library, and the Library Yes! group hopes voters will support a mill rate that would allow the library to serve contemporary needs. Since the library was established in 1965, it continued operating under Public Act 269, […]

LOPD gets new cars, remains frugal

Cars wear out and the cops are not immune to this truth. Those cars that patrol the Village of Lake Orion and surrounding areas eventually need to be replaced, but thanks to some creative thinking and responsible usage from LOPD Chief Jerry Narsh, the cost to the taxpayers won’t be too high. ‘What we used […]

Marching to celebrate our freedom

Celebrate the Fourth of July with your friends and neighbors Friday morning at Clarkston’s downtown parade. The parade honors America’s heroes, as veterans, marching bands, police and fire truks and community groups fill Main Street.

Around Town

Current happens at the Independence Township Senior Center: ? ‘Menopause the Musical? on Feb. 13. Motorcoach transportation is provided to and from the Gem Theatre. A group dinner will follow after the performance at the new Canterbury Grill in Olde World Canterbury Village. The cost is $74 for residents and $77 for non-residents. ? Take […]

Service group to help needy seniors with home repairs

One day can make a difference. A group of Clarkston area residents is organizing a local branch of Christmas in Action, which coordinates an annual work day to provide free home repairs to low income senior citizens and disabled homeowners. Diane Midgely is the driving force behind the effort, which is new in Clarkston, but […]