Edward Pierz of Clarkston has always been interested in public service. He’s a member of Knights of Columbus and volunteers with community groups such as SCAMP, soup kitchens, and Key Club. When he turned 18, he wanted to continue serving the public as an elected official, and considering his qualifications, the Clarkston Board of Education […]
The Clarkston Rotary Club’s Wine Tasting fundraisers provide a great chance to get together with a couple hundred friends for a good cause. They’re also a great way to support a growing Michigan industry. ‘Michigan wines are fabulous ? they’re growing good grapes, and that makes a good wine,? said Rotarian Rich Harrison at the […]
To show off the United States to exchange students Rico Selinger and Yuika Yanagisawa, host parents Kim Miller and Joe Rutha took them to places like Niagra Falls in New York and Universal Studios in Florida. Perhaps just as impressive to their guests was their own house. ‘It’s way bigger ? I love all the […]
Poetry is a continuing way of life in the Crosby family of Clarkston. Annetta Crosby, wife of the late Alvin Crosby, has been writing poetry since she was a girl. Now, her daughter-in-law Dixie Crosby has picked up the poetry pen. ‘Dixie found out I was writing poetry for a book to pass on to […]
When American Legion Post 63 Honor Guard steps off to start this year’s Memorial Day parade, 10 a.m., May 27, it will be from a new location. The parade starts this year at Depot Park, instead of the Community Education building parking lot off Church Street. The move shortens the parade route, doesn’t require closing […]
A lot’s going on at Clarkston Independence District Library before Summer Reading starts in June. “This is an exciting time to come in ? a whole new start,” said Lawrence Marble, the new head of Adult Services. “It’s nice come in here, see what is being done, and what we can do.” Reestablished as a […]
Jeff and Olivia Steele met in Clarkston but now work around the world. “Sometimes it’s really magical and exciting, and sometimes it’s really difficult ? we don’t speak the language,” said Olivia, who teaches Grade 1 International Baccalaureate at the American International School of Guangzhou in China. Both teachers, they work with instructors and students […]
For Renaissance High School English Language Arts 9 class, a simple assignment on nuclear history led to a call to action to help people half a world away. “We owe them a lot,” said student Andrew Sabo about the people of Bikini Atoll, still suffering the effects of U.S. nuclear testing from decades ago. “Our […]
About $6.5 million is left over from a 2003 school bond issue, but that money can’t be used to fix Clarkston Community Schools? financial troubles. By law, the $83.7 million borrowed from the state, along with $4.5 million earned in interest, must be used for capital improvements, such as building projects. It cannot be used […]
If the proposed McLaren Health Care Village on Sashabaw Road at I-75 is approved, it could bring thousands of new residents to Independence Township. Kevin Tompkins, vice president of marketing for McLaren Health Care Corporation, could be among the first. Tompkins, who presented information about the project this past Wednesday to a group of Realtors […]