Medical offices vacated last year on Dixie Highway are open again, and the new tenants are familiar with the place. Dr. James O’Neill and Dr. Tim O’Neill of Clarkston Medical Group have returned, now as volunteers with Doctors’ Hospital of Michigan. “Establishing a center here enables us to treat a group of the population falling […]
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated another year of business at its annual meeting, Sept. 17 at Oakhurst Golf and Country Club. President Heidi Wood led the chamber through some tough times in her year-long tenure, reducing staff and services to streamline expenses. ‘It’s been a challenge to balance the budget and still remain a […]
Tom Lowrie celebrated 30 years in business in grand style, with drinks and hors d’oeurves on his backyard tent and patio and a visit by the Michigan Renaissance Festival queen. ‘Sir Tom and I have known each other for many years,? said Queen Elizabeth Glorianna, as portrayed by Caroline Jett. ‘He is always delightful and […]
Having pled guilty to two charges of embezzlement, former Clarkston PTA officer Diane Weller has until 1:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 to pay back $26,400.83. ‘Then we’ll see how you’re doing,? said the Hon. Lisa Gorcyca, Sixth Circuit Court judge, at Weller’s Sept. 14 sentencing. ‘My main concern is the schools get their money […]
Keith Nattrass’ new truck causes a stir wherever he goes, if not with its quarter-inch armor plating, then its three belt-fed machine guns. “The nice thing is being able to secure a piece of history,” said Nattrass of Independence Township. “It would be a shame to keep it in a garage.” He and his son, […]
Fashion fans filled the tent at the High Fashion Meets Clarkston Fall Fashion Show, hosted by Chi Chi La La Boutique and Clarkston Flower Shoppe, Sept. 10. The show on Main Street in Clarkston was a fundraiser for the Matthew Bittker Foundation, created in Matthew’s memory to fight neuroblastoma cancer.
Cullen Kappel, 18, of Clarkston, received his Eagle Scout Award during a Troop 377 Court of Honor ceremony, Aug. 10, at the American Legion Post 377, Waterford. ‘It is indeed an honor to recognize this young man for his hard work and focus towards earning scouting’s highest award,? said Scoutmaster Randy Stelpflug. Kappel began as […]
Cars filled the field around First Congregational Church’s Labor Day Fair ? its parking lot was full of vintage automobiles for its Classic Car Show. Fair goers also enjoyed live entertainment, auctions, rummage sale, climbing wall, and petting zoo at the annual event.
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance hosted the annual Mentor’s Plus Back to School party, Aug. 27, at Clintonwood Park. “In order to stay in school, we felt the kids had to start their new school year off on a positive note ? appropriately and adequately equipped with school supplies,” said Joyce Bleim of CAYA. “With the […]
Clarkston gets a taste of big-city high fashion, Sept. 10, all for a good cause. “We’re having too much fun ? that’s why we decided to have a fashion show,” said Shari Schulz, owner of Chi Chi La La Boutique and Clarkston Flower Shoppe, 7150 N. Main Street. “We’ll have a snazzy runway in the […]