Network Rail and contractor Story have started work at Clarkston station to install a new footbridge.  The new bridge is part of major engineering activity being delivered around-the-clock over the next four-months (25 January to 18 May) to electrify the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow The £140m East Kilbride electrification project is at the centre of the Scottish Government’s ongoing strategy to decarbonise passenger services across Scotland’s Railway Residents and businesses in the area are being invited to a community drop-in event at Clarkston Bowling and Tennis Club This provides an opportunity to meet the project team and ask questions about the work taking place The old footbridge was removed a week ago and the new structure is being installed in mid-March This will involve a road closure to crane the new footbridge into position Work at the station also includes creating a new footpath that will provide improved access to Platform 2 from the main public car park (The Goods Yard car park) Parapet walls are being raised in height at three bridges in the vicinity of the railway near Clarkston Toll Stamperland Crescent and Strawhill Road to allow overhead electric line equipment to run underneath said: “The footbridge and parapet works in and around Clarkston station allow the installation of the new overhead electrification equipment on this section of the route which will power cleaner and greener trains “We appreciate that over the next four-months we’re delivering a significant phase engineering across the entire route we’ll then be in a position to ready the overhead lines for electrification “Our thanks go to members of the community for their continued patience and I would encourage people to come to our drop-in event on the 11th of February.” A site compound has been set up in The Goods Yard car park and involves utilising 35 parking spaces for the duration of the works at Clarkston station The East Kilbride Enhancement project is due to be completed in December 2025 For the latest information and updates on our works, follow on X (Twitter) @NetworkRailScot or visit www.scotlandsrailway.com CLARKSTON, Wash. — Rescue crews were dispatched early Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash on Dustan Loop in Clarkston. The Asotin County Fire District #1 Rescue team arrived at the scene to find a car had collided with a power pole, shearing it off and leaving power lines strewn across the road. The vehicle sustained significant damage, but the driver reported no injuries. Avista crews were called to the site to replace the damaged pole and restore power. The section of Dustan Loop near the crash was closed to traffic as Avista estimated it would take four to five hours to complete the repairs and restore power to the affected neighborhood. The Asotin County Sheriff's Deputies are conducting an investigation into the incident. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. sponsoredClarkston Community Garden thrives with record 6,000-pound harvest aiding local food bankby Daniela Julio-Cano WA — The Clarkston Community Garden is a non-profit that provides three different types of services to those in our community and this past year the garden has been thriving having produced over 6,000 pounds of produce The Clarkston Community Garden was formed in 2011 It originally started to help students learn about the gardening world Now the garden welcomes individuals from all types of gardening experiences “It’s to the point where you have over here If somebody out there needs help with gardening or questions between the Asotin County Master Gardeners and the gardeners working in this garden they are not going to walk away from too many questions about gardening,” Clarkston Community Garden Vice-President John Freeman said The garden has 57 beds that can be rented out to community members who are wanting to grow a garden With the help of its board members and volunteers the garden grows produce once ready the food goes to the Asotin County Food Bank “There is a ton of food insecurity especially with the prices of things going up so we really try to meet people where they are and provide fresh produce that we grow for our neighbors and community members,” Clarkston Community Garden Board Secretary Julie Kammers said The last part of the garden focuses on the master gardeners; they experiment with different gardening methods This past year the garden hit a record-breaking year one of the ways they were able to do this was by using different gardening techniques the shade cloth helped reduce the temperature and with tomatoes receiving water in the afternoons as well as the mornings success was seen The community garden produced 1,200 pounds of tomatoes They also saw success in a variety of produce; squash as in previous years the garden faced a flea beetle infestation Clarkston Community Garden President Rick Adams credits the success of the garden to all the volunteers “Much of the success we had people that came in more and volunteered We have more volunteers do more things last summer and if we had more volunteers doing more things we could grow more than 6,000 pounds,” Rick Adams said The garden has a lot of helping hands that bring it to life; besides being garden President Rick Adams helps out wherever he is needed “I’d like people to know that they can come in here and they can grow as huge amount of food in one of these small plots,” Adams said She also works with those learning to grow a successful garden “ I think probably what keeps me going is the idea that I know I can help other people with even though my age and my whatever there’s still a place that people can benefit from what happens down here and not only just for the producing but when people ask us a question we’ll find the answers if it's all possible,” Karen Adams said Vice President of the Clarkston Community Garden John freeman ensures that the garden receives the needed water Board Secretary Julie Kammers works behind the scenes one of her main roles is applying for grants to allow the garden to thrive “I really do love and support this community and I think this garden is really great for that it brings all sorts of people together with all different skill levels,” Kammers said The community garden welcomes individuals to volunteer; on Tuesdays during the growing season and on Fridays during the picking produce season help is needed the community garden will be having a plant sale from 8am to 2pm This sale helps the garden cover operating costs so it can continue to provide for the community Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight SPOKANE – Travelers who use southbound US 395 between the Hatch Road interchange and Wandermere Bridge over the Little Spokane River should plan additional time to prevent delay Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Paolo’s restaurant has made a comeback to Glasgow suburb The new Italian restaurant takes over the premises that used to be home to Michaelangelo’s on Helena Place The original Paolo’s was a cozy family run Italian restaurant and a cherished place for the Clarkston community before it closed its doors in 1995 The team hope to celebrate the rich history of Paolo’s with three of the original family members joining forces with restaurant owner Steph McCrone to revive the spirit of Paolo’s with a modern twist It will offer a fresh take on traditional Italian food “We wanted to bring something new and different to Clarkston Our customers have been very excited about the return of Paolo’s and still speak so highly of the old one – so our aim has been to revive that authentic food with a relaxed vibe and great drinks It’s an amazing new place to visit in Clarkston but we also hope we bring back all those fond Paolo’s memories for the customers who used to come to the restaurant back in the 90s.” Privacy Policy The 86-year-old pedestrian was hit by a Mercedes GLE at a roundabout in Glasgow on Friday, May 17. The 86-year-old pedestrian was hit by a Mercedes GLE at around 5.20pm on Stamperland Crescent at the Clarkston Toll roundabout on Friday, May 17. The pedestrian was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with serious injuries, but died in hospital on Thursday, 23 May. No one else was injured in the incident. On Monday, police confirmed a 55-year-old man has been charged with causing death by careless driving and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. He is expected to appear in court in due course. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" - An 81-year-old Clarkston man was arraigned today for sex-related crimes involving minors The criminal charges are for various activities including placing the images of children onto pornographic images of adults James Lawrence Meloche is facing three counts each of child sexually abusive activity using a computer to commit a crime and possession of child sexually abusive activity He was arrested on Tuesday at an Independence Township Business after a lengthy investigation was conducted by detectives 2023 when a stack of papers belonging to Meloche were discovered the day after a meeting of the Village of Clarkston Historic District Commission According to the Oakland County Sheriff's office Meloche left papers including personal emails with his name on them and several pornographic images or materials alongside extra copies of the meeting's agenda The images were sexual in nature and included images of children The evidence was turned over to detectives who obtained a search warrant for his home CDs and multiple sheets of homemade pornography were seized among other items Officials say the investigation took many months due to the sheer magnitude of evidence they had to sift through Thousands of images were sifted through across multiple devices more than 1,000 images in which pictures of minor children were superimposed on a pornographic image were discovered A sexually explicit caption or description of what was being displayed was often written on the finished image Some images also included graphic drawings Three of Meloche's victims were identified as minors known to him No other victims have been identified at this time He is being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $100,000 bond WA – Anti-Trump protestors plan to again gather at several locations around the region on May 1 A protest is planned at the corner of Bridge Street and 5th Street in Clarkston Organizers say they will be demanding protection of worker’s rights during a “rally for workers and against fascism this May Day.”  The protest is planned for 12:00 to 2:00 p.m organizers say they will be protesting “for a world where every family has housing Protestors are also planning to gather at Moscow’s East City Park on May 1 “This is the beginning of a new era—one where working families lead and no one is left behind,” says an online announcement Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox By on April 9, 2025No Comment Clarkston High School students were reunited with their friends from Japan last month Clarkston High School students welcome international students added by on April 9, 2025View all posts by Megan Kelley → and website in this browser for the next time I comment Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application CLICK HERE TO JOIN FUNERAL LIVESTREAM Utah to James Vernile and Sadie Godfrey Lott She is survived by her husband Stephen L Ravsten just shy of their 63rd year of marriage Linda cherished the red brick home with white trim where she grew up In her younger years she enjoyed outdoor games such as hopscotch She had fond memories of their family trips via train to Arizona (the sleeper car was fun for her) Washington when she was twelve to help Aunt Blanche and after she graduated high school to visit Aunt Iva Lue and her family in San Francisco Riding the cable cars there was Linda’s favorite.  Music was one of the many passions that brought joy to Linda During high school she had several roles in musicals She was a talented musician who played both piano and organ and regularly sang in and led the church choir This love of music grew throughout her entire life and she brought much joy to others with this talent After high school Linda attended cosmetology school in Salt Lake City She continued with the skills she learned there throughout her life blessing many friends and family with beautiful haircuts Linda met a young man who grew up just down the street from her in Clarkston Her first date with Stephen Ravsten was on a Sunday in June of 1958 Linda loved to dance and said Stephen was “a very good dancer” Linda said she was “totally surprised” Life for this young woman from the small town of Clarkston was just beginning She and Stephen lived in multiple areas throughout their lives She used to say that the meadow lark’s song said “Clarkston is a pretty little town” Erick Morris Ravsten (LeAnne) Farmersville Family was the center of Linda’s world mother and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints As her husband’s career took him to places all over the world she managed their home while he was away and supported her children in all areas Her sons becoming Eagle Scouts was a source of great honor for Linda she personally sewed on each merit badge and rank advancement they received She wrote faithfully to her sons weekly during their full-time missions She taught and instilled lifelong nurturing skills to her daughters and attended many of their musical and dance performances She served in the LDS church when and where she was called at a ward or a Stake level in the Relief Society She also served diligently in the Dallas Temple for many years She blessed the lives of her own children and the lives of her 20 grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren.  Linda exemplified throughout her life the 13th Article of Faith She endured many things and hoped to endure all things because of her faith The funeral for Linda will be held on Saturday 2025 at 12:00PM with a viewing from 10:30-11:30 at the Clarkston 1st Ward 25 E There will also be an evening viewing that will be held Friday from 6-8pm at the church in Clarkston.  Click the following link to join the funeral livestream: https://zoom.us/j/94341352042  Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com *Disclaimer: If for some reason the livestream of the Funeral Service does not work we will record the service and upload the video and/or audio recording at a later date.* Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors — A two-car accident in Clarkston resulted in minor injuries and an arrest on Tuesday afternoon The Clarkston Fire Department said they responded to the collision at the intersection of 6th and Libby Street at around 3:30 p.m which was being pursued by Clarkston police sped through a stop sign and caused a T-bone accident with a pickup truck The driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries while the driver of the Dodge Durango was taken into custody The Sunday TimesLesley Christie is having her lunch break on a bench emblazoned with the phrase “I love Clarkston” when I tell her that the council suggesting her love of the local authority may not be strong Further up the street it’s a different story Lyndsey Jack is out for the afternoon on Clarkston Road with her nine-year-old son and isn’t at all surprised it has topped the list “because we think the services are better.” An investigation of councils by The Sunday Times suggests she’s right By on January 15, 2025No Comment David Walter Belch of Clarkston passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dear friends on January 12 Son of Walter and Stella Belch and brother to Patricia and Jimmy loving father of David Belch and Nancy (Keith) Cox grandfather of Kayla (Priscilla) Grace and brother to John Belch but eventually became his career as a long time designer at General Motors Dave enjoyed attending auto shows and watching classic cars at the Woodward Dream Cruise He also had a fascination with model trains as a child One particular Lionel set was a family favorite and could be found circling the family Christmas tree for many years fixer of all things squeaky or broken and a family caretaker His family and close friends knew him for his exhausting particularness of food quality and preparation In his early years you could find him delighting over a meal of sardines and white bread topped with cold butter and hot peppers pickled pigs feet or savoring a bowl of Czarnina (duck blood soup) at the Polish Village Cafe and Nancy were still living at home he introduced them to the Detroit Jazz Festival but would take his family to Port Huron to eat KFC while watching the freighters pass underneath the Blue Water Bridge and even took his family there for their 50th wedding anniversary He was a golf hobbyist but had zero other interest in sports Dave was a fixer of all things; the original MacGyver at problem solving He made sure his kids and granddaughter knew the basics of tools and how to use them safely and properly When they had their own cars they went through the Belch automotive boot camp You could often find him and his beloved young friend Konrad tinkering in the garage working on the tractor and grabbing lunch at White Castle His absolutely greatest love and accomplishment is his family When asked if there is anything he wanted to accomplish yet in life His main goal in life was to make sure that his amazing wife was taken care of choir and band concert for David and Nancy He insisted on driving to Grand Rapids to see his granddaughter piano and dance recital and her high school graduation His dream was that she graduated college and he assisted her in this journey Milestones and accomplishments: married for 60 years built his own home in Clarkston where David was born retired from General Motors after 41 years and heroically fought Wegener’s disease for 20 years They gave him two years to live but he survived 20 Wint & Son Funeral Home in Clarkston MI January 21 at 1:00 pm at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the National Kidney Foundation David Walter Belch, 84 added by on January 15, 2025View all posts by Megan Kelley → has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring effort to maximize business value The company will continue operations in-store and online while undergoing a court-supervised sale process JOANN has filed a motion to close approximately 500 stores nationwide Among the locations slated for closure is the Clarkston Washington JOANN store at 470 Bridge Street Additional closures within the region include JOANN cited store performance and future strategic goals as determining factors in its decision The company emphasized its commitment to supporting employees and serving customers throughout the process More details on the restructuring and store closures can be found at JOANNRestructuring.com OLYMPIA – State fishery managers will host a virtual public meeting on May 12 to discuss plans to treat Upper West Branch LeClerc Creek in Pend Oreille County with rotenone a naturally occurring pesticide commonly used to remove undesirable and illegally stocked fish species from lakes and … I now have somebody … who is a friend that lives with me,” Phillips said The two men aren’t related — they met through a home sharing business called Olive & Coop “We basically describe Olive & Coop as analogous to Match.com meets Airbnb,” said co-founder Robin Albers got the idea for the business after a scary incident a few years ago “I was traveling for work and I got a call from my uncle and he told me that my dad had had a fall,” Albers said Albers said she knew that he’d need a lot of help with tasks like cooking and cleaning She began looking for services to assist her father back at home Albers’ dad eventually returned home with help The company has successfully paired older and younger adults together had a fall 11 years ago that put him in a wheelchair “I’m very lucky that I have Dean because he helps me when I do need … some assistance,” Phillips said the benefits of Olive & Coop can include safety — having someone around it’s about affordable housing when other options are often limited where Olive & Coop helps to facilitate communication between potential pairs That includes asking about preferences on organization and addressing conflicts Olive & Coop offers a form for homeowners to describe their space helping with chores around the house can be exchanged for a lower rent Homeowners can also write in what the rent will cost Albers says she sees the need for affordable housing in her work “We have a number of people in our community that are at risk for being unhoused We have a number of people in our community who are homeless,” she said Albers sees Olive & Coop as one “piece of the puzzle” to help give people an opportunity to be housed in a safe and secure environment Johnson said securing housing is especially difficult for retired people but it would have cost him $1,400 a month with utilities Johnson said when Olive & Coop came along Northwest Public Broadcasting Watch Online Listen Online Download KTNW Schedule Download KWSU Schedule Public Inspection Files FCC Applications About Us Contact Information Jobs Public Documents Who We Are Coverage Area Support Us Pledge Today Leadership Circle Vehicle Donation Estate Planning Business Support & Community Sponsor Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University.PO Box 642530 | Pullman WA 99164 E-Mail: info@nwpb.org | Phone: 1-800-842-8991 | Fax: 1-509-335-3772 Editorial Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use WA- New affordable housing is coming to the LC Valley After years of working on agreements with the city The Clarkston Family Haven will serve families at or below 60 percent of the average median income with a total of 72 housing units available " For a community to be economically successful it has to have a range of housing options it's got to have housing for those that can afford it and those that are challenged," President and CEO of Horizon Housing Alliance John Pilcher said Horizon Housing Alliance provides affordable housing developments through the state of Washington President and CEO John Pilcher says the non-profit is always looking for locations that have a high demand for housing " We do market studies of communities across the state It's kind of a need and opportunity thing where we match up the need of the community with an opportunity of a new development," Pilcher said Horizon Housing Alliance and Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington decided on the City of Clarkston after seeing the high need for housing and plenty of no vacancy in the existing affordable housing within the city " When we heard from local community members that they had money to help support housing but people couldn't find a place to live We thought well we know that we can do something about it that's why we partnered with Horizon to bring housing to Clarkston," Catholic Charities Executive Director Jonathan Mallahan said Both partners have been working on getting this project started for the past three years the project was at a standstill after an interim zoning ordinance was passed by Clarkston city council once an agreement was reached the project was able to continue moving forward " It's rewarding to see the work we've done finally pay off with the work that is going on here and this project is going to happen fast Then building will start getting leased up on this very site that we are standing on," Pilcher said The family development will be located on Port Drive two- and three-bedroom units available for rent The property for the units is owned by Horizon Housing Alliance but Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington will be on-site operating the building providing supportive service for residents to reach their goals " This isn't just a home; it's not just a place for people to live It really is a foundation for people to make changes in their life for them to support and achieve their goals," Mallahan said the first building will have available units in 12 months and completion of the whole development is set for 15 months By on April 16, 2025No Comment   , , , CHS presents ‘Clue’ April 25-27 added by on April 16, 2025View all posts by Wendi Reardon → By on April 16, 2025No Comment was killed Aug 23 in an automobile accident his wife of 36 years and daughter; Kaitlyn sister; Genny and numerous extended family through cousins Dick graduated Clarkston high school in 1976 then went on to Oakland University where he graduated with a degree in engineering Dick was active in working to conserve nature for the next generation His light is extinguished but it shines on within all of us A celebration of Life is planned for a later date Richard (Dick) Turner, 66 added by on April 16, 2025View all posts by Megan Kelley → — A Clarkston man accused of murdering his neighbor has been charged with 1st-degree murder Charges against David Boyd have been upgraded from 2nd-degree murder following a fatal shooting on Jan Boyd is currently held at the Asotin County Jail The shooting resulted in the death of 53-year-old Chad Vanscotter Clarkston Police Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Ash Street at 8:58 p.m after receiving a report of a gunshot victim Officers arrived within minutes to find Vanscotter deceased at the residence The two men lived in apartments that shared a wall Boyd said Vanscotter kept him up at night by blasting loud music After asking his neighbor to turn down the volume and seeing no change walked over to Van-Scotter's apartment and authorities said more information will be released at a later time This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page - A Clarkston man was charged after an alleged explicit note was left at a teenager's car according to Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald A 17-year-old victim told police she was at the Auburn Hills Target when she found an explicit note on her car offering to pay her for sexual favors The prosecutor's office says that police texted with the number on the note and located a suspect parked near Target drugs and sex toys were reportedly found inside his vehicle multiple parents have since reported their children found similar notes on their cars with the same phone number,” said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald “If you believe your children were targeted in this way We take every incident seriously because we need to know if this was serial behavior.” 38-year-old Thomas Mellick Hensler of Clarkston was charged with the following: HARTLAND — There’s nothing like skating with high-end players to turn someone’s season around Hartland junior Carson Perkins didn’t hesitate when asked what triggered the hot stretch he’s enjoying after going without a point in his first three games of the season “Those two” are seniors Ian Kastamo and Drew L’Esperance two of the best forwards in the state of Michigan Perkins scored twice on setups by Kastamo and L’Esperance during the second-ranked Eagles’ 4-2 victory over fifth-ranked Clarkston Friday night at Hartland Sports Center The two goals give Perkins seven goals and seven assists in his last 10 games following his three-game pointless streak to begin the season “There’s nothing better,” Perkins said of his line assignment They always find a way to move the puck to one another and I’m there for the rebounds.” RELATED: Hartland bounces back from first hockey loss; Brighton, Howell win at Munn Hartland coach Rick Gadwa moved Perkins on the top line early in the season to provide a physical presence alongside his two elite scorers It was a plum assignment for a player who played in only eight varsity games last season “We just wanted a little heavy up with them guys who can win pucks off the yellow and help make things happen out there with those guys,” Gadwa said That’s why we’ve kept them together for as long as we have because they’ve been able to get the job done most nights.” While Perkins is the designated grinder on that line he showed some flash on the first goal of the game L’Esperance sent a cross-ice outlet pass from inside Hartland’s blue line to Perkins who surged behind the Clarkston defense and buried a shot into the upper right corner with 5:51 left in the first period “You saw his finishing skills here today,” Gadwa said He’s a great complementary piece for some of the other guys we’ve got him with this year.” Hartland (12-1) had an opportunity to build on its lead when Clarkston took a major penalty The Eagles couldn’t score during 3 minutes and 11 seconds of total power-play time including a full two minutes of a five-on-three advantage Buoyed by the momentum of the penalty kill the Wolves began applying more pressure and were rewarded with a goal by Frank Stanek with 2:28 left in the second Perkins restored Hartland’s lead 2:59 into the third when he scored from in front of the net off a pass from Kastamo Defenseman Ty Kraut made it 3-1 with 9:17 left in the game with a shot from the slot Clarkston cut the lead to 3-2 on a goal by Kyle Lynch with its goalie pulled with 2:34 left in the game L’Esperance sealed the victory by scoring into an empty net with 1:20 left It was the first meeting between the teams since Clarkston won 5-2 in the regional championship game last season ending Hartland’s run of 12 straight regional titles “None,” Gadwa said when asked how much emphasis was placed on avenging last year’s loss We’re just worried about ourselves right now and becoming the team we want to become as a group.” it was yet another close loss in a 5-6-1 season The Wolves lost four times by one goal before losing by two to Hartland with an empty-netter The teams aren’t in the same regional this season “We’re in a good spot,” Clarkston coach Nathan Bryer said “We have a tough schedule and we’ve lost some really tight games we’ve got to start finding a way to win them and turn a corner We’ve been pretty good up until this point.” Sign up to receive GPB Event announcements via Email LISTEN: GPB's Sarah Kallis reports from Vice President Kamala Harris' rally in Clarkston A star-studded lineup including Tyler Perry and Bruce Springsteen primed the audience ahead of appearances by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama on Thursday evening at James Hallford Stadium in Clarkston with an estimated crowd of more than 20,000 people was touted by the Harris campaign as its largest to date and exceeded the 15,000 population of Clarkston located 18 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta enthusiastic attendees of all ages danced to DJ sets by Mix Master David as both sides of the venue gradually filled to the top The playlist was heavy on Motown classics and R&B acknowledging the music that defined the American civil rights movement of the 1960s and also included a variety of hits from artists such as Brooks & Dunn kicked off the rally with their support for Harris Jackson joked about a favorite curse word he shares with the vice president After DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond welcomed the crowd again and U.S Jon Ossoff invoked the name of John Lewis when reminding everyone to vote Georgia State University student and first-time voter Chastity Singleton spoke about what a Harris presidency would mean for young women before rock icon Bruce Springsteen took the stage as the crowd yelled Springsteen endorsed Harris and running mate Tim Walz (who did not attend the rally) “I want a president who reveres the Constitution … and believes in the rule of law." He then delivered three heartfelt songs from his six-decade career — each with intricate lyrics about overcoming struggles — including 1978’s “The Promised Land,” and 1984’s “Dancing in the Dark.” Attendees chanted “USA and 1999’s “Land of Hope and Dreams” struck a relevant chord as The Boss sang “Big wheels roll through fields where sunlight streams / Meet me in a land of hope and dreams.” "Let's do the hard moral work that we will have to do even after Nov the Atlanta-based filmmaker and entrepreneur whipped the crowd into a further frenzy with his passionate delivery and relatable tales of economic woes early in his career He remembered trying to stretch a $20 bill for groceries at a Winn-Dixie on Buford Highway and hid under his grandmother's blanket when a landlord knocked for rent "You want to hear something about an American dream?" he asked where there were Confederate soldiers trying to plot and plan on how to keep 3.9 million Negroes enslaved — now that land is owned by me." Obama then brought Harris to the stage to electric applause insulin prices and reproductive rights and landed a policy zinger against Trump about her “to-do list,” which debuted on her social media accounts during the Clarkston rally and contained items ranging from cutting taxes to legalizing recreational marijuana She also praised Georgia’s young leaders and encouraged the crowd to vote: “Democracy is not a state Harris exited to Beyoncé’s “Freedom.” The vice president was set to rally with the singer in Houston Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Gwinnett County on Tuesday is expected to make a stop in Atlanta over the weekend Sarah Kallis is the Politics Reporter at GPB She is also the capitol correspondent for GPB's Lawmakers Kristi York Wooten (she/her) is a digital editor and journalist based in Atlanta She works with the GPB radio and digital news teams as an editor writes and produces features for digital and radio and leads editorial and production for the GPB News Weekend newsletter. Her work appears in The New York Times, The Economist, The Atlantic, Newsweek, Rolling Stone and others GPB is committed to bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia across the country and around the world.  Your support makes this possible.  Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service.