Clarkston Wolfhounds rugby takes to the field with its first practice, 9 a.m., Saturday, May 1, behind Clarkston Eagles hall, 5640 Maybee Road. “The Eagles generously allowed us to set up a field on their property,” said coach Brian Lenaghan of Springfield Township, a rugby player since college. “I love team sports. The kids learn […]
Dozens of volunteers came out, April 24, for Davisburg Beautification Day. “We had a fantastic turn-out ? more than 70 volunteers worked at four sites,” said Laura Moreau, Springfield Township clerk. They cleared brush and picked up trash on township property along Davisburg Road from Dilley to Andersonville Road, including Shultz Park, Davisburg Cemetery, Mill […]
According to Superintendent Al Roberts, selection of Clarkston’s new deputy superintendent and human resources director was to be based on specific profiles developed for the district, not familiarity. “I was very clear with the team that the selection would be one of merit, not loyalty,” said Roberts in his recommendation memo provided though the Freedom […]
Hope blooms anew with Clarkston Elementary School’s Pink Tulip Project. Students planted 500 tulips in honor of Sandy Winn, media specialist at the school. The ‘Mrs. Winn will WIN!? garden, planted this past October, is a symbol of hope and renewal for cancer patients and their families, said Patty Walters, fourth grade teacher. Fourth grade […]
According to Superintendent Al Roberts, selection of Clarkston’s new deputy superintendent and human resources director was to be based on specific profiles developed for the district, not familiarity. “I was very clear with the team that the selection would be one of merit, not loyalty,” said Roberts in his recommendation memo provided though the Freedom […]
For Kande Ngalamulume, Democrat candidate for U.S. Congress, Clarkston was just the spot to kick off his campaign. “I love the people of Clarkston and north Oakland County,” said Ngalamulume, May 6, in front of 5 S. Main Street, home of The Clarkston News. “Get used to me, I’m going to be here a lot.” […]
A man breaks into an Ortonville Road gas station to steal cigarettes, Feb. 23. March 2, a woman walks into a Main Street convenience store and steals three bottle of vodka. April 3, a man steals nine bottles of booze from the same store. Investigators suspect out-of-towners in dozens of cases like these throughout the […]
This Memorial Day, American Legion Post 63 will honor Clarkston’s fallen heroes by reading the names of more than 800 veterans laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery. It will be the last time, said Barney Schoenfeld, post commander. “After careful consideration, it was decided that we will now honor all our veterans in a more […]
One of my favorite shows lately is “Clean House,” a cable home-renovation reality show. The hosts find cluttered houses whose owners are just shy of psychologically impaired (those who are go to the program “Hoarders”), convince them to sell all their stuff in a yard sale, or as much as they’ll part with, then use […]
Walking through the centuries-old Lakeview Cemetery in Independence Township, it’s understandable if one feels the urge to ask occupants what their lives were like. Next weekend, you can. Clarkston Community Historical Society hosts its annual Cemetery Walk, 6:30-8 p.m., Saturday, May 22, in the cemetery, 6150 White Lake Road. Costumed re-enactors, some direct descendants of […]