Renaissance High honored

Years of work by students and staff at Renaissance High School to incorporate an environmental focus into everything they do received national notice ? a Green Ribbon School certification from the U.S. Department of Education. “I think it’s really cool ? I’m proud of the work we’ve done because I really think this is something […]

A Look Back From The CNews archives

15 years ago – 1999“$18,000 raised for SCAMP during ‘nicest day in May’” Sunday was the perfect day to walk around town and just over 250 people showed up to walk for SCAMP. The program raised $18,000 for the summer camp for people with special needs. “Freshman sports may get a boost from Clarkston schools” […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

#whatisthisworldcomingto?I ask in this way in an effort to be legible to those fluent in modern means of communications. I’m slowly entering the world of Twitter, which is usually a sign this particular internet platform is on its way out. Hashtags, I’ve learned,  are a way to sort tweets , although many seem to use […]

Readers respond to school board twitterers

Facebook posts on The Clarkston News page regarding Clarkston School Board’s twittering trustees received more than 3,700 views, and dozens of readers responded, including these:Bridget Gibbs – Totally unprofessional to be tweeting during meeting #growupRick Detkowski Jr. – Hopefully Clarkston Schools will be able to teach my kids professionalism someday. Not quite there yet, obviously.Jennifer […]

Fines issued by weigh master for road improvement

When the weigh station on I-75 is open, Oakland County Sheriff Deputy Jason Koeteles knows he is in for a busy day.Koeteles works in Independence Township patrolling the streets for truckers who may be breaking the law.“If the weigh station is open and they are driving through the township because they are avoiding the weigh […]

Classics at Springfield Oaks

The 4-H fairgrounds at Springfield Oaks was packed this week as visitors came to check out the Michigan Antique Festival held in Davisburg during the past weekend.Early birds began visiting the grounds on May 2 to get a sneak peak at the food, fun and collectibles on site. The festival continued on May 3 and […]

Spiritual Matters

At Calvary Lutheran we have a saying  we share often: “We are better together!” We believe that is way God made us for life in community, not as lone rangers. One Body of Christ with many parts, each uniquely gifted and all vital to the health and effectiveness of the Body. Of course this image […]

Letters to the Editor

A call for transparency in government Dear Editor,I agree with the recent editorial congratulating the Clarkston School Board for the board’s strategic planning efforts and results, reflecting increasing transparency in government operations warranting enhanced public confidence in the quality of government (“Kudos to school board for long-term plan,” April 23).In fact, Oakland County residents generally […]

Comic creator returns to hometown for tour

For graphic novelist Shaun Manning, growing up in Clarkston built a foundation for a career in comics.“My teachers included David Bihl – he was an unconventional teacher at Clarkston High School,” said Manning, who graduated from Clarkston High School in 1998. “Linda Denstadt was one of my English teachers. I didn’t appreciate it at the […]

Join in local postal carriers? efforts to Stamp out Hunger

By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Lake Orion and Oxford postal carriers collected 28,000 pounds of non-perishable food items last year, and hope to find more at mailboxes this year for the Stamp Out Hunger charity event. Lake Orion residents donated more than 16,000 lbs. ‘We broke all records, it was the most we’ve ever […]