15 YEARS AGO (1991)

‘Clarkston fire station for sale? – Fire station No. 1 at 3 E. Church St. was put up for sale. Fire Chief Gar Wilson said he hoped to move the station to the former First Federal Bank at M-15 and Dixie Highway.

‘No complaints yet about township’s recycling law? – Independence Twp. DPW Director George Anderson reported that the new recycling system is working out well, although commercial recycling was still difficult.

25 YEARS AGO (1981)

‘Reviewing practice draws differing opinions? – School officials discuss how teachers can review the MEAP test with students. Reviewing procedures is permitted, but reviewing questions is not.
‘Council outlaws park road parking? – The Clarkston Village Council voted unanimously to ban streetside parking at Depot Park. It also formed a Depot Road Park task force, to study parking, activities, and proposed tot-lot.

‘Kids call orderly rally to keep park? – More than 50 young people gathered to protest a plan to close Depot Park. The protest was ‘reminiscent of the 60s protest era.?

50 YEARS AGO (1956)

‘City mail delivery starts October 6? – The Post Office prepared to begin mail delivery to Clarkston area residents. Delivery would be on foot within the immediate area, and on horseback in the subdivisions and rural districts.

‘United Fund Drive starts Oct. 15? – For the first time, the Independence United Fund drive will make a special solicitation to school faculty and employees.

‘New Elementary Building Named? – The Board of Education decided to call the new school Pine Knob Elementary School, because of its proximity to Pine Knob Hill. Superintendent L.F. Greene said it had been board policy to name schools after geographical locations.

‘Style Show Features Doll Fashions? – The Clarkston Ginny Doll Club presented a doll fashion show at Boothby’s Old Farm Shop. The purpose of the club was to teach its young members to make apparel for their Ginny dolls.