When Delaney Brown and her friends set out to raise money for an iPad for friend and classmate Nate Gipe they didn’t expect the support. Gipe, a Clarkston High School junior, who is in the marching band, drama club, CSMTech and National Honor Society was diagnosed with ALL – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in April 2014. […]
Euchre for field house Back by popular demand is the euchre tournament to benefit the Clarkston Field House, Sept. 27, 7-11 p.m. The fundraiser is to continue the planned improvements. The deadline to sign up is Friday. The entry fee to play is $35 per person and $45 per person after Sept. 19, or $60 […]
American Stock Car racer Casey Roderick will rev up thisyear’s Congenital Heart Walk, Sept. 28 at Depot Park. “We’re really excited to have him,” said Terri Elliott, committee member for the walk and a congenital heart disease survivor. “He’ll give a speech to kick off the walk, and sign Hero Cards for kids and participants. […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Rapid skunk, bats found in Independence? Following the confirmation of two rabid skunks and nine bats in Oakland County, the county Animal Control office was warning residents to stay away from wildlife especially bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks. They also warned residents to keep children and pets away from wildlife […]
Our world is sick. Infectious diseases are quickly spreading, and it’s everywhere. Africa has Ebola, one of the biggest problems I feel we face today. I have thought of this outbreak for months, and from the beginning I have been watching and knew this was bad. I don’t get bitten by mosquitos. I have always […]
Reader calls for change in governor Dear Editor, I hope all area residents will make a special effort this Fall to acquaint themselves with community and state issues and vote carefully in the upcoming election to ensure more transparent and accountable government. We need change. Not more empty promises that things will get better to […]
Next Wednesday LuAnn Stohrer will turn off the lights and shut the door to the athletic office in Clarkston High School for the last time. Stohrer retires on Sept. 24 after seven years of being the athletic secretary. A few of her duties included scheduling games; making sure they had officials and busses; making sure […]
Clarkston High School current events students are checking out local current events, courtesy of The Clarkston News. Last week, students in social studies teacher Brooke Davis? class keyed in on stories about Clarkston teacher contract negotiations, which featured comments from their teacher in his role as president of the Clarkston Education Association, how a gas […]
James and Joy Powers of Independence Township got together during World War II and have been a couple ever since. ‘I was in the service and a buddy from Detroit knew my wife through an aunt ? they worked together,? James said. ‘I asked if maybe she could write to me. She wrote, and I […]
Depot Park was packed with white tents filled with food and crafts last weekend as visitors packed downtown to grab a bite to eat and browse tons of unique creations during the Art in the Village festival. The outdoor event last weekend featured numerous exhibitors displaying wares like hand crafted goods, original paintings, fine jewelry, […]