When Det. Kirk Matich heard someone cutting down trees behind Clarkston Junior High School, he knew something was wrong. ‘The school wasn’t planning to cut down trees,? said Matich, Oakland County Sheriff’s liaison officer to the junior high, as well as Clarkston’s elementaries and Sashabaw Middle School. ‘The subjects were clearing an area to grow […]
When Paul Reszczyk of Waterford enrolled his sons, Connor and Grant, in a hunter-safety course this summer, he signed himself up, too, even though he’s already a hunter. ‘It never hurts to brush up,? Paul said, at the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club in Independence Township, Aug. 16. ‘And 12 states out west require a hunting […]
More than 30 years into his music career, Martin Fry still considers himself an apprentice. ‘In music, you make lot of mistakes, but eventually you get it right,? said Fry, lead singer for early-MTV favorite ABC. ‘This is a great honor and a privilege. It’s a great feeling to be on stage.? ABC joins fellow […]
For LeahPar Productions, opening a filmmaking studio in downtown Clarkston makes perfect sense. ‘This is the perfect spot,? said Kelly Buechel, who owns the studio with her husband, Raphael Buechel, in the 64 S. Main Street shopping center. Clarkston offers a central location for filming in Michigan, close to Detroit, Lansing, and points north, Kelly […]
Local filmmaker Adam Engler contemplated moving to California to start his movie career, but reconsidered. Rod Birleson, a film producer for Michael Moore, told him movies are coming to Michigan ‘I didn’t think so at the time,? Engler said. ‘I wasn’t seeing it, but I’m starting to see it now.? Effective this past April, state […]
Cory Johnston, member of Clarkston City Council, was ‘very dismayed? by our endorsements a couple weeks ago (‘Endorsements limited choice,? Aug. 6). He gave his views as a regular reader and occasional contributor, but, as a newspaper editor, I still find his comments chilling. I’m chilled the timing of a newspaper’s own opinions in its […]
Rainy weather held off long enough for American Legion Post 63 Auxiliary to make $1,000 in donations, at their Sunday morning car wash for the troops. “We did good ? we had so much fun,” said Bonnie Parker, legion auxiliary. “We appreciate everybody’s donations.” Bill Wint offered use of his parking lot at Wint & […]
Steve Hoffman of Clarkston needed to make his life healthier. His wife, Gail Hoffman, gave him a choice: ballroom dancing or a WeightLoss Challenge they read about in The Clarkston News. “I decided to take this class. I’m glad I did,” Steve said. “I like their teaching and coaching. I never felt I had to […]
Nearing the end of her second year of work on The Clarkston News building mural, City Council’s patience is wearing thin. “The major bone of contention for all of us, I think, is the fact there are two signs up all the time,” said Clarkston Council member Kristy Ottman at their July 28 meeting. “We […]
Judge Dana Fortinberry said she probably wouldn’t repeat actions leading to a barrage of negative media coverage earlier this week, but not because she was in error. ‘I would be afraid my opponent would make it into a media circus and make it look like I did something wrong,? Fortinberry said. A Detroit Free Press […]