15 YEARS AGO (1990) ? Lawsuit challenges village’s cityhood: The legality of Clarkston’s bid for cityhood came under fire last week. A lawsuit against the State Boundary Commission was to be filed in Oakland County Circuit Court by Independence township July 30 or 31. ‘Don’t forget to vote: Michigan residents vote in state primary elections […]
Like the Oakland County 4-H fair’s 25-cent bottomless glass of chocolate milk, this year’s festivities offered an enjoyable experience for the whole family from July 25-31. Unlike the milk though, the fair will take a year to refill the Oakland County fairgrounds in Davisburg. ‘It was a record breaking fair for us. We caught the […]
An important piece of the area’s past is preserved for future generation. The Ellis Barn was dedicated during a July 25 ceremony at Springfield Oaks County Park, ensuring the story behind the barn lives. ‘I would like to thank the Ellis Family for having the vision to assure the preservation of a rare piece of […]
In 1955, Callie and Walter Johnson married and decided to move their children from the projects in Pontiac to the country for a better upbringing. The family headed to a small, newly developed subdivision off Big Lake Road and their new home on Villa Crest Drive. According to the family the area, advertised as an […]
I realized something this past week about myself ? I can accomplish an unbelievable amount when I’m home alone. What am I talking about? I’m talking about a week of freedom. A week without dirty laundry strung across the house. A week without dirty dishes piling up in the sink. A week without cooking for […]
When they swing the bat, the ball streaks into the outfield. They hit singles and double, make outs in the field, cheer for their teammates and lament over losses. Any handicap of the special-needs players on the Independence Township Parks and Recreation therapeutic softball team is left in the dugout when softball season begins. ‘The […]
Forty-eight hours before Sherry and Angie Regiani of Clarkston left for Europe, the discouraging news broke that three subway cars and a bus were bombed by terrorists in London. The mother and daughter were to leave Detroit for Niece on July 9. Angie, 19, was to attend the Loban Contemporary Dance School, in London, for […]
The new Clarkston Farmers? Market opens on August 6 at 7 a.m. in downtown Clarkston across from Depot Park. More than 20 local vendors will sell fruits, vegetables, specialty items and artwork. Activities to celebrate opening day include guitar music by Mike Bonne of the band Stink Farm from 10 a.m. – noon and face […]
First year varsity girls basketball head coach Tim Wasilk, his coaching staff and current CHS varsity players will run the Horizon Hoops League this year. Beginning Sept. 17, the league has two weeks of instruction followed by six weeks of games. All instruction and games are on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon in the CHS gym. […]
The Wetlands at the Suzanne G. Knoor Preserve in Clarkston will be the spot for adventure when Trish Hennig, Advanced Master Gardener and Native Plant Specialist, takes the public on tour, Aug. 20. The tour will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about wetland habitats and the beauty and wildlife of a constructed prairie […]