John Hewko got his new job, general secretary and CEO of Rotary International, with some networking help from his father, Lu Hewko of Clarkston. Lu, active with Clarkston Rotary Club for 33 years, saw the job posting and passed it along to his son. “I knew he was probably a good match,” Lu said. “I’m […]
This is a good week for the Neighborhood Security Seminar, planned for tomorrow by Citizens Cable Committee. Murders are rare in the Clarkston area, but we had one just last Saturday. It’s a particularly tragic and pointless one, too, involving a guy stalking a co-worker, hiding in her bedroom, grabbing her, and then shooting her […]
Derek Bush, a 2007 graduate of Clarkston High School, was always a helpful neighbor for Mel and Jo Vaara. With an economics degree from Mel’s alma mater Northern Michigan University, he hopes to be just as helpful for the state of Michigan. “We’re very proud of him,” Mel said. “He really blossomed at NMU.” “I […]
Step back into the drama, intrigue, and catchy musical numbers of World War II’s Pacific Theater Thursday, as Clarkston High School’s Drama Club presents “South Pacific.” “It’s going really well ? everything’s coming together now,” said Jordan Hefty, publicity chair. “This is a classic musical,” said Megan Peterson, Drama Club publicity. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. […]
Mark Gilman lived in the Clarkston area for about 11 years when he realized he didn’t really know anyone. ‘I wasn’t involved,” said Gilman, who worked in corporate public relations in Troy before opening Decus Communications in downtown Clarkston this past December. “Now, I’m involved with downtown activites, Chamber of Commerce, the kids are in […]
At least 11 teachers face layoff this year, part of Clarkston Community Schools? budget proposal calling for $1.6 million in spending cuts and increased earnings. Cuts include 11.4 full-time employee salaries, $570,000, through layoff of full- and part-time teachers; four full-time Academic Development support positions, $200,000; $150,000 cuts in special education; $175,000 in new curriculum […]
Clarkston-area libraries reaped the rewards recently of local Lions? labor. ‘We want to promote the sight- and hearing-impairment projects they have,? said Bob Murdock, Clarkston Area Lions Club president. Independence Township Library will use the donation to purchase computer software that enlarges text and provides voice prompts for readers with sight impairments. Springfield Township will […]
For students in Jennifer Baechle’s Cedar Crest Academy class, just learning facts about the Holocaust during World War II wasn’t enough. They wanted to do something about it. A trip to the Holocaust Memorial Center and documentaries about memorial projects gave them an idea ? collect paperclips to represent the huge number of people killed […]
Total Maintenance road repair company wanted to demonstrate its newest pothole-filling technology for Clarkston. Bob Pursley, director of Clarkston Department of Public Works, had just the spot for it. ‘Right in front of the (DPW) building,? he said. ‘We’re looking for a better way to patch potholes ? we’ll watch it and see how it […]
Matthew Jarjosa of Davisburg had fine weather Saturday for his Eagle Scout project ? if you’re a duck. That’s fine ? they’re the recipients of five houses he constructed, with the help of local businesses and conservation groups. “I wanted to do something nature oriented ? I’ve always liked nature,” said Jarjosa, 17, Troop 49 […]