Get to know your candidates

Three positions are available on the Clarkston City Council this election year. Derek Werner and Scott Meyland are running to retain their seats; Anne Clifton is stepping down from the council and her position is vacant. Running again this year are Steven Coventry and Steve Wylie. Both residents have run for council in the past […]

Davisburg Rotary plans Halloween spooks with ‘House?

The Davisburg Rotary wants to scare you. Starting Oct. 14, the Davisburg Rotary is sponsoring a ‘House of Horrors? at the Oakland County 4H Fairgrounds in Davisburg as part of a fund-raiser. ‘We were looking for something fun to do to raise money,? said Gerry Jackson, ‘House? co-chairman. Investing close to $7,000, Rotarians started developing […]

Recreated radio show brings Halloween chills to Clarkston

What will theater enthusiasts take away after watching ‘Scream Theater,? the latest Halloween installment of the Clarkston Village Players? ‘Nostalgia and a little spooky-ooky Halloween feeling,? said Dan Gerics, director and Flint City Theater member. Brought to the stage by way of the Flint City Theater, ‘Scream Theatre? will entertain and frighten for one night […]

College lecture helps parents, students prepare

Sometimes planning for college can be just as hard as getting into the university of your choice. The Independence Township Public Library hopes to change that. The library is hosting ‘Planning for College,? a lecture and information session facilitated by Sheryl Krasnow, on Monday, Oct. 18. Krasnow advises parents on the necessary information when it […]

Local business owners open their hearts, doors to student

What is community? Who are small business owners? How can the two come together? A group of local business owners set out to find these answers when a need for help arose from within the community. When Maria Rotondo Mark first met Cheryl James, she knew a community connection could be established. Mark, who owns […]

Bailey Lake students hit the pavement to promote safety

The students at Bailey Lake Elementary School hit the pavement on bike and on foot to demonstrate their knowledge of outdoor safety. And to do one other important task: Get to school. For the third year in a row on Oct. 6, BLE participated in ‘Walk and Bike to School Day,? an international event that […]

Local artist showcases latest paintings in upcoming show

‘All in all I’d say my art career’s been 40 years.? Clarkston resident Donella Vogel is an artist whose tried just a little bit of everything in the world of art. Vogel will showcase her latest exhibition, ‘Paradise on Earth,? Oct. 15-Nov. 20 at the Arnold Klein Gallery in Royal Oak. Her latest works will […]

Residents express concerns about city police

Emotions were high at the Sept. 27 Clarkston City Council meeting as residents voiced concerns over the city’s police department and undisclosed rumors regarding its personnel. The biggest rumor that surfaced was an apparent communication problem between the council itself and the police department’s Chief Ernie Combs. ‘The rumors going around are causing problems,? said […]

CMS student takes to the stage with national production

Cameron Stefanski wants to be an actor when he grows up. As a sixth grader at Clarkston Middle School, he’s working on that goal right now. Stefanski will take the stage at the Masonic Temple this week as part of the children’s choir in the touring production of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing […]

News delivery gets a new look at Clarkston High

News at Clarkston High School will be delivered in a fresh new way thanks to a revamped school newspaper and a new publications adviser. ‘I’m really looking forward to seeing what the stories are like,? Kate Thomas, newspaper staff writer, said. ‘I just hope we can live up to last year.? Under the guidance of […]