What some see as a closet filled with hopelessly outdated clothes, Clarkston artists Stina Wurgil and Tami Latoni see lots of potential. ‘We make purses, handbags, and flowers out of recycled materials,? Latoni said. ‘We turn donations into cool art,? Wurgil said. ‘They’re all 100 percent post-consumer recyclables.? Best friends since high school, graduating from […]
Clarkston Elementary School celebrated Go Green Day, May 1. About a dozen speakers talked about clean water, recycling, taking better care of animal habitats and other earth-friendly ideas. Fifth graders planted a native-plants garden in front of the school. The school earned emerald Green School status by the state for this and other environmentally friendly […]
Taylor Kanigowski has nine years of dance experience, and she’s only 12. ‘When she was about 2 years old, she made up a whole routine to go along with the final Jeopardy song,? said her mother, Kelly Kanigowski. ‘I remember running around like crazy. I thought I was a beautiful ballerina,? said Taylor, student at […]
Mitchel Thompson, decked out in pin striped suit and tie, appreciated the free meal and certificate at Clarkston Optimist Club’s Youth Appreciation Breakfast, but had one concern. Would he get back to school on time? “He always goes above and beyond,” said Principal Kathleen Leh, Springfield Plains Elementary School, at the April 29 meeting. Optimists […]
Parents and administrators are on the same page at Clarkston Co-op Preschool. In fact, they’re one and the same. “Parents are the boss,” said Mary Haight, parent and school board president. “For parents who really want to be involved, the co-op is a wonderful option.” For students ages 2-4 to enroll, parents first become members […]
For new school board trustee Rosalie Lieblang, the biggest election-night surprise wasn’t who went to the polls to vote, but who didn’t. ‘I was surprised to see how many voters cast ballots absentee,? said Lieblang, who was elected to the board along with incumbent board President Stephen Hyer. About half of those who voted cast […]
St. Dan Catholic Church hosted Clarkston’s National Day of Prayer observance, May 7. Clarkston-area church and community members gathered for breakfast and prayers led by government, school, and community leaders. In its 58th year, the observancee was also hosted by Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clarkston Community Church, Clarkston Free Methodist Church, and New Hope Bible […]
One of the most common questions I get when I’m out and about: how’s the paper doing? Seeing newspapers far and wide going bankrupt, scaling back, or just shutting down, people are concerned The Clarkston News could be next. I tell them it’s tough for everyone, us included. We’re short a sports reporter until August […]
Independence Township Senior Center hosted more than 100 volunteers for lunch, April 29, at American Legion Post 63 hall. “The reason we’re here is to thank volunteers,” said senior center Director Margaret Bartos. “We have more more than 300, with more every year. I’m very proud of all of you and appreciate what you do […]
His family beside him, Chuck Fortinberry is ready to fight. ‘This is far from over,? said Fortinberry, owner of Clarkston Chrysler Jeep in Springfield Township. ‘We’re well capitalized, we’re profitable. We have a great staff.? Fortinberry and the 788 other dealerships on Chrysler’s rejection list must stop selling new vehicles and servicing warrantees by June […]