Award nominations Do you know someone who is doing things in our community and deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Community Award. The annual Awards Breakfast is Tuesday, May 19, from 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. at Clarkston Community Church. ‘We serve a complete and delicious breakfast, thanks to Brioni Caf? and Deli. It’s just a great […]
Clarkston choirs hosted the Clarkston Idol contest for students in grades K-12. Seventeen students in five divisions competed in the finals, Jan. 8, at Clarkston Junior High School. Springfield Plains Elementary student Abigail Mundy was voted Clarkston Idol in the Grade 5-6 Division. Her proud mom Gina Mundy sent us some pictures.
15 years ago – 2000 ‘Accident heightens concerns over Dixie intersection? Fears turned into reality for several motorists concerned about the Dixie Highway and Big Lake Road intersection after an accident sent two people to the hospital. ‘The heart of a champion, the spirit of a winner? When Chris and Gordon Wellsandt arrived in Windsor, […]
Each year we make resolutions to mark the beginning of something new. This time around it’s 2015. Many people make a vow to quit smoking or shed some pounds. Others, they vow to be more productive or successful. I don’t know about you, but I find it very overwhelming to think about all the things […]
Reader commends Rush for column Dear Editor, I’ve known Don Rush since he was a Wee Lad, having read his writings every since he began at the Clarkston News. Many times I have thought you were “nuts.” Other times I have thought you were “wise” beyond your years. In between I’d say “He’s smart as […]
Lauren McKay smiles as she performs with the Clarkston Varsity Dance team. The Lady Wolves perform at half time during the Wolves game this Thursday against Rochester. The dance team competes at the Pistons Pom Classic at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday. Photo by Wendi Reardon
The Laker She-Bots Team 2383 won the First Place Trophy with their robot named OLL-e (pronounced as Ollie) for Robot Strategy and Innovation at the First Lego League (FLL) Robotics Michigan Southeast State competition took place in Monroe, Dec. 6. OLL-e impressed the judges with how many missions this robot could do in 2 ? […]
As she brings her 18 years with the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce to a close, one of Penny Shanks? enduring memories has to do with team building. “It was a team-building road rally,” recalled Shanks, executive director of the chamber. “We ended up at Mr. B’s. When I got up, they had toilet papered […]
Erica Cale of Clarkston, founder of Helping Hearts Helping Hands, received a donation from Oakland County Casual Day funds last month during the holidays. Cale, who returned last week from mission work in Honduras, shared $29,000 donated by county employees on casual days throughout the year. This year’s recipients also include The American Diabetes Association, […]
Nuview Nutrition’s food drive for Lighthouse North of Clarkston was successful, with over 15 bags of groceries donated by clients for families in need. “We are so thankful for the immediate response to our call to help local families this Christmas,” said Valerie Young of Nuview Nutrition. “It is with immeasurable gratitude that we say […]