Time travel isn’t just a way to reboot a science-fiction film franchise ? it’s also great for elementary-school research. That’s what Andersonville Elementary students and teachers thought, bringing history to life through a film project using time travel to move the plot. ‘Four kids are in the library researching the past, touch these apples, and […]
Radio transmitter in hand, the student pilot edged the control stick to the right for a gentle turn away from the crowd. The airplane responded with a slow roll to the left, then harder to the right as the pilot overcompensated, nose falling, soon out of control heading for the ground. ‘I got it,? said […]
For Stan Garwood, receiving the Citizen of the Year award may not have been his biggest surprise. ‘It was a huge surprise to see all my kids here,? said Garwood, honored at the Community Awards breakfast for his volunteer work. ‘I should win more awards like this so we can get together. It’s always good […]
Second-graders learned the history of their hometown during the school district’s annual walking tour through downtown Clarkston during recent weeks. Local shopkeepers opened their doors to the groups and served as tour guides, explaining the history of their businesses and buildings.
A week modeling in Las Vegas was nice, but Samantha Seng is ready for more. “It was a lot of fun ? I definitely want to continue,” said Seng, Clarkston High School senior who won the trip this past January in the Senior Portrait Artists Model competition. She is planning a trip to New York […]
Music fans headed to Independence Township’s DTE Music Auditorium, May 22, kicking off the summer season with tailgate banquets, outdoor cocktails, and concert with Eddie Money. Community groups manned concession stands, earning revenue for their activities, while fan clubs and contest winners headed backstage for pictures and autographs with the artist.
Premier Eyecare celebrated its Independence Township opening with a ribbon cutting, May 20. “I’m excited to participate in Clarkston community, and look forward to working in Clarkston for many years,” Dr. Jonathan Garretson said. He graduated from West Bloomfield High School in 1993, received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in […]
National news doesn’t often appear in The Clarkston News ? you won’t find in these pages how many missiles North Korea launch into the Sea of Japan or how bankrupt California is. The information is of interest to Clarkston residents, and everyone else in this country, but it doesn’t fit into our niche ? local […]
If residents of Oxford, Holly, and 36 other southeast Michigan communities want to know how much their school district pays for cell phone usage, milk supplies, or anything else, all they have to do is check their websites. Clarkston doesn’t offer that kind of online information, though the Board of Education will consider it this […]
Clarkston Farmers’ Market starts earlier than ever this year, but before even that, organizers present a Plant and Garden Art Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 13. “The sale focuses on things related to the garden,” said Sharon Matzelle, who is organizing the event, in the parking lot next to city offices and Depot Park, […]