With the West Nile Virus being a concern this summer, Oakland County Parks are set to have an educational program at Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park. The program, entitled ‘Mosquito Smart,? is set for Saturday, July 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. ‘We wanted to be proactive and make sure people have […]
Ben O’Rourke had a special reason to enjoy Clarkston’s celebration of Independence Day last weekend. The 1990 graduate of Clarkston High School was home for a weekend visit on the heels of fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom. After spending six years of duty in the Marine Corps, and working in the corporate world in California, […]
At the risk of piling on let me just say telemarketers are the most annoying individuals in the world. Which says a lot since there are a lot of annoying people out there. Their calls during dinner or while I am on the Internet have grown very tiring. And most get a little testy when […]
According to a recent study by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, the cost of physical inactivity in Michigan is $8.9 billion a year. That figure includes direct and indirect cost of medical care, workers? compensation and lost productivity. Broken down it will cost each Michigan adult $1,175. ‘That is not an exaggeration,? Clarkston doctor […]
BY KYLE GARGARO Clarkston News Editor The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is trying a new fundraiser this year called the Poker Run Road Rally and Dinner. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 27 and offers a unique journey to enjoy the natural lands. Participants will visit five sites within the 42 properties that […]
What would Jesus do? Apparently he would not decorate cakes on Sunday. Debra Kerkstra of Allegan recently settled a lawsuit that was brought against Meijer for firing her for refusing to work on a Sunday. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Meijer on behalf of Kerkstra. She is to receive $22,000 under the settlement. […]
Newly elected Clarkston Rotary president Joel DeLong hopes the group does not miss a beat and is also able to grow during his tenure. The life-long Clarkston resident, save for a few years during elementary school, has been a member of the Clarkston Rotary for 10 years. ‘My kids started to enter college and I […]
Cindy Burroughs has joined The Clarkston News team as the new advertising manager. Before becoming advertising manager, Burroughs had been both a sales representative in Clarkston and Oxford during her tenure at Sherman Publications. Burroughs is ready to become part of the community. “I really want to be involved in the community, I am excited […]
I really like to read. I have ever since I was a kid. In addition to newspapers and magazines I almost always have a book going. I never thought I would come out against reading but I need to because of two words: Harry Potter. These books about the boy wizard are getting out of […]
For the sixth consecutive year, Clarkston’s RE/MAX employee Denise Felker is planning a Hot Air Balloon Rally to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. “It is a great event. Everybody comes out and has a good time,” event organizer Felker said. The event began six years ago with eight hot air balloons and raised only $137 […]