After 13 years of service, Jackie Rudlaff will soon cook her last meal at the Independence Township Senior Center. This has caused disappointment for both the cook and the seniors she serves. The change is due to a reshuffling by the Older Person Commission. With the OPC moving into a new building in Rochester, they […]
Depot Park in downtown Clarkston was overflowing with people last weekend at the Crafts and Cider Festival. The Festival, sponsored by the Clarkston Community Historical Society (CCHS), enjoyed its 29th year of existence. A total of 99 artists showcased their works at the two-day event. “It was awesome,” CCHS president Jennifer Arkwright said. “It could […]
There are many signs the fall season has arrived here in the Clarkston area. The Labor Day Parade, the Crafts and Cider Festival and the Taste of Clarkston all mark the end of summer for some residents. Since this is only my second fall in the Clarkston area, I have my own signs that summer […]
In regards to a donation of a barn for the McCord Property, the Independence Township Board gave a polite thanks but no thanks. The offer, by a local businessman, was for a 30 by 40 foot steel barn to be placed on the property. The property is currently being used as the home for the […]
Anyone in the mood for some good local food is invited to the Taste of Clarkston on Saturday, September 27. The event, entering its sixth year in Clarkston, will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on the corner of Washington and Main Street. “This is a fun family event. It is a common experience […]
Approximately 4,000 people dined together in downtown Clarkston last Saturday. The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the 6th Annual Taste of Clarkston with 16 restaurants providing food for the event. “We had a wonderful turnout that was a great cross section of the community,” event planner Terri Bendes said. “We had families with young […]
For the 30th year, a loyal group of volunteers throw a party Tuesday nights at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Clarkston. The event includes dancing, eating and interaction for the mentally and physically challenged in the area. “It is a great, great time every Tuesday,” volunteer Joe Fisher said. “We get a lot of […]
Our government confuses me from time to time. The rationale for what is illegal and legal can sometimes be puzzling at best. In my mind, this is the case when the issue of gambling is discussed. In some instances our government allows, even encourages, gambling yet I can not legally place a bet on a […]
Clarkston’s Kathy Paul was hurt by corporate America. Now she is working hard to make sure it doesn’t happen to anybody else. Back in 1996, Paul was a co-buyer in the electronics department for Kmart. She was a longtime loyal employee and a self-described, “straight arrow.” Her life changed when she was approached by agents […]
Some miscellaneous thoughts floating around the head of your friendly, local editor this week: • Why is everyone surprised by the fact that Roy Horn (of Siegfried and Roy fame) was attacked by a tiger during one of their performances? Let me take you through the math. The duo does hundreds of shows a year […]