A growing area, the greater Clarkston community attracts more than its share of entrepreneurs and family businesses. Showcasing them all is the annual Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, set for 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at Clarkston High School, 6093 Flemings Lake Road. ‘Business fuels the local economic engine ? the Expo is […]
A new state tax on bronzing baby shoes, skiing, landscaping, and dozens of other small-business services? Henry Woloson of Independence Township has a better idea ? taxing political campaign advertising. “We want to impress on the legislature that this is unfair,” Woloson said. “Nothing on the list impacts lawmakers. For them, at the top of […]
Many Clarkston school children had a surprise Halloween morning, climbing into a bus driven by what appeared to be a Holstein dairy cow. Drivers dressed in their finest bovine attire in honor of Kevin Bickerstaff, Clarkston Community Schools director of transportation, said driver Juanita Gilbert. “Kevin said he thinks he might want to be a […]
In his retirement, Pete Murphy of Independence Township has one goal: save his country from economic disaster caused by unchecked population growth. ‘Growing population density is contributing to declining per capita consumption,? said Murphy, 58, author of ‘Five Short Blasts, A New Economic Theory Exposes the Fatal Flaw in Globalization and its Consequences for America.? […]
Lisa Marion, new supervisor at Clarkston Early Childhood Center, is familiar with the area ? she grew up just to the north, in Ortonville. ‘I’ve always admired the Clarkston school district,? Marion said. ‘I wanted my kids to go to Clarkston schools ? it’s a real honor to be a part of the school district.? […]
After 15 years, Advanced Pet Care of Oakland outgrew its Sashabaw Road location. But animals and their owners won’t have far to go for its new location ? it’s right across the street. ‘Clarkston has the best pet owners ? you can’t beat the location.,? said Dr. Bryan Cornwall, founder. The new full-service pet hospital […]
Chris and Kelie Thole of Clarkston are keeping their new computer information services business close to home and in the family. Married since 2003, Chris and Kelie are going to business for themselves with My I.S. Department, with Brian West and Stephanie Miotke. Chris and Kelie previously worked in information, network and technology with Chrysler, […]
Billions of federal budget dollars are distributed in the form of grants to local governments, businesses, and individuals. To help Oxford agencies get their share, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers and The Oxford Leader invite local leaders to a Municipal Grant Workshop. ‘There’s been a lot of interest in the grant process in Michigan, given the […]
It was 8 p.m. on Monday night, and Shelly of Clarkston was giving her congressman an earful. ‘When you and Republicans talk about S-CHIP, environment, CAFE standards, alternatives to coal burning plants, I’m not trying to be argumentative, but it always seems to be about money,? she said to U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-8th District). […]
This past year, U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Tubbs faced insurgents while escorting convoys in Iraq. Wednesday, he faced a new challenge ? Clarkston-area children at North Sashabaw Elementary School. Tubbs, along with local American Legion officers, spoke to students about how they can help troops overseas. ‘There are no restaurants, no Rite Aids, no shopping […]