Love for theater brings Clarkston together

A woman with a passion for theater wanted desperately to share her dream with others. Her dream: to form an organization where participants can express themselves. Janet Rose, 88, was one of the founders of the Clarkston Village Players. When the idea came to Rose, she instantly shared her dream with her husband Pete. ‘At […]

Clarkston school board elections offer new faces

At 4 p.m. on Feb. 2, the petitions were counted and three challengers have brought a variety of options to the Clarkston Schools board of education elections. Currently, Stephen Hyer and Ronald Sullivan are rerunning for 4-year seats, while barry Bomier hope to finish out the remaining 2 years from his appointment. Challenging for seats […]

Independence Elementary offers banking

Clarkston State Bank recently expanded their services to better serve the public ? specifically students at Independence Elementary. On Feb. 10, Clarkston State Bank came into Independence Elementary to open its newest branch: One for deposits only that will be run by eight fifth graders. There new branch is run by branch managers Olivia Dunn […]

Cancer makes ‘Hart? stronger

Lauren Hart, a senior Clarkston High School, is once again back in Tennessee to fight her disease. Hart was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, when she was in eighth grade. She attends St. Jude Hospital in Tennessee to improve her chances for survival.She lives in Clarkston with her mother Kathy, father Allen, […]

Open house brings open hearts

Fred and Sheila Ritter opened their hearts and their home for the second annual Open Your Heart to Lighthouse fund-raiser on Feb. 10. Open Your Heart to Lighthouse is the creation of Bill Clark and the Lighthouse planning committee. Clark is on the Lighthouse board of directors, and with the planning committee, worked fast to […]

Clarkston family offers charity beyond our borders

‘Mike and I always said we would never be able to retire,? said Emily Sutherland. ‘Our second career will be much different, it won’t provide a weekly paycheck.? Michael, Emily and Jennifer Sutherland are involved with YWAM (Youth With a Mission). The organization is one of the largest Christian mission organizations in the world. With […]

Students ‘brush up? on dental hygiene

On Feb. 11, Clarkston Elementary first grade students received a special visit from Clarkston Village Dental. To honor National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dr. Robert Bice, of Clarkston Village Dental, sent workers to teach the students about dental hygiene. Hygienist Amy Wilson and dental assistant Jann Neil explained the importance of teeth ? how to […]

High school plans month-long emphasis on alcohol awareness

Alcohol Awareness Month is here, and Clarkston High School is working full force to bring students up to speed. The Clarkston High School PTSA has designated February as Alcohol Awareness Month. The school will offer many activities to educate parents and students on the dangers of alcohol consumption among adolescents. The main activity is a […]

Committee hopes to spin gold into turf

Just as ancient alchemists tried to turn lead into gold, Oxford’s Turf Committee is hoping to transform gold into synthetic blue turf. Fund-raising efforts to install a new synthetic turf athletic field at Oxford High School are officially beginning with a two-week event called the ‘Wildcat Gold Rush.? The plan is to have The Golden […]

Girls claim 1st, boys 3rd at Oxford Invite

Despite the cold weather and even snow flurries, the Wildcat boys and girls track teams represented Oxford well during the 48th annual Oxford ‘Elmer Ball? Track and Field Invitational against 14 other teams from Oakland and Macomb County. The girls barely edged out Novi High School to claim first place at the Invite, while the […]