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Clarkston preparing for National Night Out

By April Hunt
July 16, 2012

Free food from around the globe and special entertainment will be part of Clarkston's annual National Night Out block party early next month.

The city also plans to host various community and police groups during the crime/drug prevention event on Aug. 7.

For details, visit www.cityofclarkston.com.

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