Six members of the Clarkston High School DECA marketing club advanced to the State Conference in Grand Rapids on March 13- 15. The students who advanced to the State Conference are Alex Tanielian, Joey DeFinis, Monica Auger, Sabrina Parks, David Wakefield and Keegan Adams. The CHS DECA club competed at the District 6 regional conference […]
Calvary Lutheran Church, 6805 Bluegrass Drive, hosts Laughter and Illusions, a benefit for Youth Missions and My Habitat Clarkston, Saturday, Feb. 7. Taylor Hughes will entertain with comedy and illusions at two shows, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Hughes has earned ‘Best Comedy Magic? and ‘Best Illusion? awards by the Society of American Magicians, and […]
By Don Rush Each year volunteers for Clarkston’s American Legion Post 63 can be seen at local street crossings and businesses with handfuls of red poppies. They seek donations that in turn are used to help those veterans of the United States Armed Forces in need. Each year, the volunteers are able to trade thousands […]
When Sandy Ritter officially retired as trustee for Oakland Community College on Jan.1 after almost 37 years of service, she had the honor of being the longest serving board member in the history of the college. Ritter’s first run for OCC trustee was in 1978. She won. That was six terms ago, almost four decades. […]
Even though it was just a few weeks ago, Christmas and New Year already seem like long ago memories. I’m already used to saying and writing 2015 as if it’s been here forever. Life moves on so quickly. Now its Super Bowl weekend and all of the hype and controversy surrounding that big event makes […]
The roles of women are about to change in Cook County, Illinois, as World War II changes the lives of everyone around the globe. The change comes alive on the Clarkston Junior High School stage as the drama club presents “Rosie the Riveter” by Trey Clarkson, Feb. 6 and 7. “It is a play about […]
With dropping temperatures outside, families escaped the cold at Clarkston Elementary for the Blizzard Beach Bash. The gymnasiums became a dance floor for students (and a lot of parents) as they enjoyed their favorites songs and also participated in a limbo contest. The Dragon Cafe, the cafeteria, was turned into a tropical luau as students […]
Janelle Best has come a long way in her two years working at the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. On Jan. 16, the chamber Board of Directors announced Best was chosen as the new executive director after Penny Shanks announced her retirement from the position after 18 years serving the community. During her first two […]
A former Goodrich resident and business owner pleaded guilty in 7th Circut Court on Tuesday before Judge Joseph Farah on two counts of felony check fraud. On Jan. 24, 2014, Bernadette Jacobs was arrested in her driveway by Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies and later charged with four felony counts of check fraud. The next day, […]
Brandon Twp.-Lianna Riley and Courtney Rose are just two of the many Brandon High School students who will support making dreams a reality for Michigan children this month. They hope you will join them in their efforts. BHS Charity Week is Feb. 9-13, hosted by the Brandon Student Council, and this year’s chosen beneficiary is […]