AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Clarkston Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/clarkston-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/clarkston-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:53:01 -0500 Independence Fest is back this year with a New Date. join us on Saturday, July 2 beginning at 11AM for a great day of family fun Schedule: 11:00 a.m https://www.americantowns.com/news/independence-fest-2022-31390531-clarkston-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/independence-fest-2022-31390531-clarkston-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Local Tradition for over 25 years! It’s our Nation’s birthday and you can celebrate it close to home. Purchase tasty goodies on-site, https://www.americantowns.com/news/independence-fest-2023-31584902-clarkston-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/independence-fest-2023-31584902-clarkston-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500  StretchLab, the leader in one-on-one assisted stretching, is set to open its newest location in Clarkston on July 26. Located in the https://www.americantowns.com/news/stretchlab-clarkston-to-bring-new-wellness-concept-to-local-residents-31592756-clarkston-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/stretchlab-clarkston-to-bring-new-wellness-concept-to-local-residents-31592756-clarkston-mi.html Health and Fitness Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 EXCITING NEWS! FREE Opportunity Extended Thanks to Your Generous Donations! Your charitable donations have made a significant impact on our mission, https://www.americantowns.com/news/animatronic-adventures-news-november-10-2023-31629902-clarkston-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/animatronic-adventures-news-november-10-2023-31629902-clarkston-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II on April 20th, visited Michigan State University during Earth Week to highlight the https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-highlights-administrations-work-to-create-jobs-in-ev-and-mobility-industry-during-roundtable-at-michigan-state-university-31350440-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-highlights-administrations-work-to-create-jobs-in-ev-and-mobility-industry-during-roundtable-at-michigan-state-university-31350440-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on April 21st, to announce two business expansion projects https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-161-new-jobs-community-revitalization-project-in-south-east-michigan-31350638-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-161-new-jobs-community-revitalization-project-in-south-east-michigan-31350638-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Plan outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2050, interim steps to take by 2030 including more clean energy, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-unveils-mi-healthy-climate-plan-to-create-goodpaying-jobs-protect-air-and-water-31350741-traverse-city-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-unveils-mi-healthy-climate-plan-to-create-goodpaying-jobs-protect-air-and-water-31350741-traverse-city-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI -- Governor Whitmer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-bridge-and-road-repair-projects-on-i69-in-clinton-county-i96-in-kent-county-starting-this-week-31352175-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-bridge-and-road-repair-projects-on-i69-in-clinton-county-i96-in-kent-county-starting-this-week-31352175-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Whitmer on April 25th, proclaimed April 25-May 1 as Student Appreciation Week in Michigan, celebrating the state’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proclaims-student-appreciation-week-in-michigan-31352179-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proclaims-student-appreciation-week-in-michigan-31352179-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Battle Creek Community Foundation and Wayne Metro Community Action Agency each receive $500K grants to establish Children’s Savings Account https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-1-million-to-help-michigan-families-save-for-college-31352462-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-1-million-to-help-michigan-families-save-for-college-31352462-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on April 26th, in announcing Michigan Strategic https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-new-investments-to-create-nearly-700-jobs-drive-economic-momentum-across-michigan-31353182-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-new-investments-to-create-nearly-700-jobs-drive-economic-momentum-across-michigan-31353182-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 $800 million dollars to be invested in treatment, prevention, mental health, other abatement efforts  LANSING, MI -- Governor Gretchen https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-ag-nessel-on-opioid-settlement-distribution-31350600-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-ag-nessel-on-opioid-settlement-distribution-31350600-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On April 27th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Maureen H. Kinsella to the 6th Circuit Court of Oakland https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-makes-appointment-to-the-bench-31354088-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-makes-appointment-to-the-bench-31354088-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued the following statements after the United States Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-statements-on-confirmation-of-mark-totten-as-us-attorney-for-the-western-district-of-michigan-31354143-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-statements-on-confirmation-of-mark-totten-as-us-attorney-for-the-western-district-of-michigan-31354143-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New grants awarded will be used to implement EV-based services in eight Michigan counties   LANSING, MI – On April 28th, Lieutenant https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-announces-more-than-577000-in-grants-to-support-statewide-electric-vehicle-adoption-31355044-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-announces-more-than-577000-in-grants-to-support-statewide-electric-vehicle-adoption-31355044-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500