For Detroit Pure Fashion, revealing clothes increase attention but reduce respect. They’d rather have respect for themselves as well as from others, said members of the club. “It’s good to be modest, to be true to yourself,” said Brittany Ricca of Clarkston. “You can still be who you are without wearing revealing clothes.” “People like […]
When Cindy Hawthorne and Arlene Morence approached Karla Lowery in the lobby of the new Clarkston Medical Building , they seemed lost. It was their first visit to the Sashabaw Road center in Independence Township. Fortunately, Lowery is employed by Clarkston Medical Group as a greeter. “It’s right through there,” she told pair, pointing to […]
Dozens of students and teachers performed 48 dances, songs, gymnastic routines, and other performances at the 10th annual Independence Elementary Variety Show, April 23.
At this time last year, 40 Clarkston teachers were laid off in anticipation of budget cuts. The year before, 46 pink slips went out. This year: seven. “We’ve been able to get a better handle on things this year ? we’ve tightened down quite a bit in the last few years,” said Superintendent Dr. Al […]
Runners and walkers can Race for the Kids, in memory of Clarkston teacher Chuck Keegan, this weekend at Clarkston Junior High School. Mike Greve, history teacher at the junior high, organized the 5K run and 3K walk, May 2. Proceeds will fund Clarkston Foundation scholarships for local students. Greve worked and coached with Keegan, who […]
When considering a bereavement support group, most teens think of a circle with everyone spilling their guts, said Alicia Brown, grief counselor with Coats Funeral Home. That’s not what she and Lou Thorsby , grief specialist, have in mind for their Bridges Bereavement Program for teenagers 13-18 years old, May 2 and 9 at North […]
Brennan Haase, chief marketing officer for MyBandStock.com, understands problems faced by bands trying to break into the music scene. The 2006 Clarkston High School graduate faces them himself, as guitarist for local band 11 Letters Long. “In high school, lots of bands are trying to start, but run into the same issues, you can’t record […]
Depite sleeping outside in cardboard boxes with no food for 30 hours, local teens still found it hard to imagine life on the street. “We have sleeping bags and things they don’t have,” said Melanie Bale, Transformed Teen Ministries member at Oakland Woods Baptist Church on Maybee Road. But the experience still illustrated problems they […]
Downtown business owner Mark Gilman makes a point at the newly formed Shop Local Task Force’s first meeting, May 1 at Clarkston Chamber of Commerce office. The group, which includes Clarkston Chamber Director Penny Shanks, chamber President-elect Johnna Goodwin, chamber President Heidi Wood, and representatives from local government, schools, and businesses, (including The Clarkston News), […]
After bankruptcy and merger with Italian automaker Fiat, Chrysler officials hope to emerge stronger, vibrant, and viable. Clarkston Chrysler Jeep has a good chance of taking part, said owner Chuck Fortinberry. ‘Lots of questions have not yet been answered,? Fortinberry said. ‘The difficult part is consolidation of the national distribution network.? As Chrysler’s leadership evaluates […]