Fierce spirit
Clarkston Varsity Competitive Cheerleaders show their spirit during the third round at the OAA Red meet, Jan. 14. Photo by Wendi Reardon
Rock requests, board OK’s evaluation redo
Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock’s evaluation is getting a second look after a vote of the Clarkston Board of Education, Jan. 12. “For me, I see no other way of potentially righting an arbitrary or capricious evaluation of the superintendent other than the way Dr. Rock suggests,” said Trustee Cheryl McGinnis, who voted to reopen the […]
Changing, growing with the times
It may sound counter intuitive, but the decision to close two branches of the Clarkston State Bank is not because the company is feeling any financial pinch. Quite the opposite, if you ask bank president Grant Smith on why branches downtown and on Sashabaw Road are closing. ‘It’s a sign of the times,? Smith said […]
History on stage
Clarkston Junior High School students are bringing history alive as the drama club presents “Rosie the Riveter” on Feb. 6 and 7, at 7 p.m. The cast is currently rehearsing the play which takes place during World War II. It starts with Rosie O’Connell, played by Mary Shutty, and her idea to convert Eddie’s Auto […]
Possible May vote for school millage renewal
Clarkston Board of Education is considering a Headlee/Non-Homestead election on May 5. The vote to renew the district’s 10-year operational millage, which expires this year, would be attached to a statewide election already scheduled. Statewide, voters will decide on a proposal to increase the sales tax from 6 percent to 7 percent and spend an […]
News in Brief
Charity week begins next week Clarkston High School students are prepping for their annual Charity Week next week held by the LEAD program, Jan. 26-31. Events include the fourth annual Clarkston “C” Factor Talent Show on Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $2. The audience votes for the act. The act with the largest […]
A Look Back From The CNews archives
15 years ago – 2000 ‘Gas station would create ‘unsafe…traffic patterns?? Another attempt to rezone two small parcels of land for a small service station in Springfield Township at the northwest corner of Dixie Highway and Davisburg Road met confrontation during the township board meeting. ‘Clarkston man helps youth overcome problems? Mark White, a 1992 […]
Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio
My face is covered in ice in my column photo here. This is an obvious sign of how this winter has been warmer so far this year. See, last year at this time there was several feet of snow accumulated on the sidewalks of the Clarkston area, keeping me from my jogs through town for […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day are traditionally a time for family gatherings and home cooked meals surrounded by those we love. Some of our senior neighbors may not be able to get out to be with their families. We are very fortunate in Clarkston to have some wonderful restaurants that make sure […]
Smiles of the Week
Gary Zirwes of Independence Township talks with during Motown artist Jim Hendin’s exhibit at Picasso’s Grapevine during the Retro Cocktail Party, Jan. 17. Hendin displayed many of the prints he photographed as a freelance artist in Detroit beginning in 1961 of The Jackson Five, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and other artists. Photo by […]