It was a chance encounter that ended up saving a life. Nearly 20 years had passed since Clarkston resident Jerry Blackstone and Florida resident Kenneth Belsley, former Western Michigan University roommates, had been in touch. But it wasn’t too long to help out a friend in need. Blackstone, 45, was diagnosed with kidney disease in […]
A year ago, July 9, Mike and Kim George’s lives changed dramatically. They lost their 16-year-old son, Keenan, in a car accident when he crossed over the median on White Lake and was struck by a large truck. Even amidst the struggle of losing their child, the Clarkston residents have made it a mission to […]
I remember a day when it was only the Always or Tampax commercial to make your cheeks turn red. Now, advertising topics range from Viagra to medications for sexually transmitted diseases and so on. But those things I’m forced to be an adult about. It’s what is blatantly put in my face, that is of […]
The Oxford Bank, at 7199 N. Main St. in Clarkston, was robbed Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10:15 a.m. The suspect, carrying a silver handgun and wearing a clear plastic mask and wig, ordered the bank’s two customers to the floor and handed bags to the tellers, who were told to fill them with money. The […]
Clarkston News Staff Writers Public safety agencies faced some communication glitches because of the Thursday, Aug. 14 blackout, but reported no major crises otherwise. The blackout passed by fairly smoothly in Independence and Springfield townships as well as in the City of the Village of Clarkston, with no crimes or traffic accidents occurring. The Independence […]
It was an act of kindness that became a blessing to both parties involved. Dale Ulman, aka “Boomer,” owner of Boomer’s Biker Apparel in Clarkston since 1996, was recently in Flat Rock at Mannheim Metro Detroit Auto Auction. He admits, “I like going to car auctions. It’s my hobby.” While there, Boomer noticed a bracelet […]
Susan Bell is simply doing what she loves. And she’s ecstatic her dedication to her job has led to recent, unexpected recognition. Bell, a Clarkston resident of five years who admits she has no intention of leaving the area, is a sales representative for big enough clothes, a U.S. designer of children’s “high quality, European-style […]
Of 15,000 teens who’ve graduated from a Russian orphanage in 1993, one out of three became homeless, one out five committed a crime, and one out of 10 committed suicide, according to statistics released from the Russian Federation. Kidsave International was formed to lessen these numbers, and give children in Russia and Kazakhstan a chance […]
The Clarkston Conservatory of Music — it’s title gives away it’s main purpose. But to director and owner Dr. James Wilhelmsen, it’s really a venue to showcase all forms of talent within the realm of the arts. And so, Wilhelmsen is now seeking bids from local artists interested in displaying their work at the conservatory. […]
Since it’s establishment in 1983, Neighbor for Neighbor has been helping local families in need; able to do so from the generous contributions from the community. As the nonprofit charitable organization does every fall and spring, they will host Treasures and Treats, featuring for sale homemade baked goods and one-of-a-kind donated items. The fundraising event, […]