Birthdays come and go, but sweet intra-league victories will be cherished. Clarkston No. 1 doubles player Chris Graczyk celebrated his birthday last Thursday and promptly went out and made his coach’s wish come true. Graczyk scored a 6-4, 6-2 win, one of two Clarkston victories in singles play, over Matt Nordstrom, leading a 5-3 Wolves? […]
Growing up, Nicole Keusch was always interested in community service, volunteering at Clarkston High School and Clarkston United Methodist Church. As a University of Michigan sophomore, her focus has expanded. ‘It was those experiences that drove me to help people around the world,? said Keusch, 2005 graduate of Clarkston High and daughter of Debbie and […]
As an OB/GYN, Shaman has delivered hundreds of babies, treated and cared for a myriad of other female issues and talked with women about all kinds of health and wellness concerns. One thing that comes up over and over, he said, is a woman’s wish to look in the mirror and feel happy about what […]
The pews at Clarkston United Methodist Church filled with proud family and friends Thursday as caring young people from across the area were honored by the Clarkston area Youth Assistance group. Every year, the group contacts area schools and service organizations asking for nominations of youth who volunteer time and talent to help make a […]
If it’s not illegal, immoral or unethical, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will give Clarkston residents any type of police service they want. That was the message of Undersheriff Mike McCabe as he spoke to the Clarkston Police Committee Wed., April 18. ‘We provide services based on the needs of the particular communities we go […]
Keyholing returns to the Independence Township Board next week. The sub-committee report on proposed rules to limit access to local lakes is due May 1. Keyholing is when several condominium or apartment residents are granted access to a lake through a single lakefront property. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. May 1 at Indepedence […]
Independence Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing May 10 on wetland impacts of the proposed McLaren Health Village. At issue is approximately 1.61 acres of regulated wetland to be used for an ambulance drive and pedestrian boardwalks. The 70-acre project, on Bow Pointe Drive east of Sashabaw Road, would include medical offices, urgent-care […]
A bake sale to create, establish, and help maintain hometown memorials in honor of Michigan men and women who gave their lives in the armed forces is set for 1-5 p.m., Sunday, April 29, at Rudy’s Market, Main Street, Clarkston.
Hundreds of visitors and exhibitors welcomed warm, spring weather Saturday morning at the Clarkston Connects Expo. About 50 local businesses, clubs, and groups displayed and demonstrated their outdoor and summer offerings. In the gym were gymnastics, Jazzercise, basketball, football, golf, and other activities. Activities outside included Oakland County Parks? inflatable bouncer and safety activites by […]
Seventy percent hydrogen and nearly 30 percent helium. That determines about three-quarters of my mood and likely has all of your attention if you’re reading this. As the weather goes, so goes my mood. Seemingly, so does everyone’s outlook as the gray skies melt away and the sun comes out to play. Daylight Savings Time, […]