A young lady surrounded by love

‘Thank you isn’t enough,? said 18-year-old Rachel Mason, of Commerce Township. On Jan. 23, Glitz Salons and LA Cafe & Java coordinated a fund raiser in Rachel’s honor. Donations were $20 with pizza, soda and deserts provided. All proceeds go towards Rachel’s medical bills for cancer treatments. What started out as a sore shoulder, led […]

Superintendent says next bond is years away

Lately, the words ‘Future bond issue? have come up in certain Clarkston community school discussion topics. So when is Clarkston community schools looking for another bond issue? Why is another needed? ‘The schools aren’t looking at another bond issue for another six years,? said Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts. ‘There is no imminent plan for a […]

16-year-old Addison boy saves family from fire

A 16-year-old Addison Township boy is a hero after saving his family from a fire that occurred in their home on Thursday, April 29. ‘He is the real hero,? said Addison Township Fire Chief Jerry Morawski. Addison Township firefighters responded to a house fire at 2750 Drahner Road around 2:53 a.m. While they were en […]

Independence deputy gets greeting from far, far away

Imagine living in an environment where freedom doesn’t exist. Unfortunately for Faina Kozoipeba, that situatino was her reality. Faina was a long way from her home in Russia when she left to live in Clarkston with her boyfriend. The two were married shortly after her arrival in the United States. But after only a few […]

School board incumbents to seek reelection

The Clarkston Community School Board of Education has three seats up for election this May. Vice President Stephen Hyer, Treasurer Ronald Sullivan and Trustee Barry Bomier are all running to keep their current seats. Stephen Hyeris completing his first term on the board. As the youngest board member, Hyer said he remained an active listener […]

Earlier election means earlier deadlines

The deadline to file a petition to run for the Clarkston Schools Board of Education is Feb. 8. According to the Michigan Department of Education, school board candidates must file an affidavit of identity and either a nominating petition or a nonrefundable $100 fee to run. School board seats are elected positions determined by the […]

Pogue set to run for Wolverines

State champion cross country runner Taylor Pogue has set her sights on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. The Goodrich high school senior signed with the Wolverines last Monday in the GHS counseling office. Pogue, who has an impeccable personal record of 18:06 in the 5K and ran the Michigan International Speedway state finals course […]

State AYP report causes confusion

The recent Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results for Clarkston High School began with a misunderstanding that has led to both good news and bad. First, the good news. According to the Michigan Department of Education website, Clarkston High School did meet AYP requirements, passing with a grade B. The bad news, combining the results of […]

Local residents help barbershop choir harmonize throughout Oakland County

BY CHRISTINA ULAJ Clarkston News Staff Writer The Pontiac-Waterford Big Chief Chorus will be spreading harmony this Valentine’s Day. The chorus will offer singing valentines from Feb. 11?14. The valentines will be delivered by male quartets throughout Oakland County. The package includes two love songs, a rose for the honoree and a photo to remember […]

Comedian urges students to ‘Reach for the Stars’

Students at Clarkston Elementary School experienced a day of understanding when they participated in the ‘Reach for the Stars? program. ‘Reach for the Stars? educates kids about overcoming obstacles to achieve goals. By using public figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Walt Disney and Jim Abbott, the program draws the students? attention to the celebrity’s accomplishments […]