The 24 students is Mrs. Copland’s second grade class at Bailey Lake Elementary wanted to send well wishes to the troops. They also went a step further and made designs for others to send. ‘The class has actually been sending postcards and we also made designs of our own,? said Copland, who said she decided […]
In the conclusion of a three-part series, The Clarkston News would like to present introductions for the remaining new teachers and staff in the Clarkston School district. Faye Valtadoros makes the hike from Clinton Township to Clarkston High School everyday to be the new Japanese teacher. Valtadoros graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1998. During […]
Normally a column is dedicated to one, maybe two issues worth sounding off over, but this week is a little different. Readers are spared a long rant on one issue in exchange for a few short rants on several. I was taking pictures at the CHS pep rally when the robotics team showed off their […]
A small home in Independence Township is stirring unease with nearby residents, even though the home is no longer standing. Residents on Mann Road have raised concerns about the property, situated on the north side near Sunburst Avenue, one of several abandoned homes in the same stretch. Neighbors have stated that the property is dangerous, […]
The debate surrounding Proposal 5 hit close to home as even members of the Clarkston School Board fell into disagreement over whether or not they should even be discussing the matter. Originally, the board was slated to briefly discuss the proposal and vote on a resolution to support it, but after disagreements between several board […]
BY ANDREW DUPONT Clarkston News Staff Writer Being included in a hall of fame competition is one thing, leaving with a first-place award is another. Independence Township resident Roger Smith knows this well after appearing at the Concours d’Elegance event at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, on Oct. 7. The American […]
Most people associated with Clarkston Community Schools know the name Mel Vaara. With over 50 years of service to the district and the community, it would be difficult to find someone who did not know Vaara personally or someone he helped in his time here. With such thoughts in mind, the school board held a […]
Knowledge is power, especially knowing when to take action and stand up against domestic violence. Being able to identify the signs of an abusive relationship at home or in other social situations can literally be a life-saving effort. As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Kelly Kanigowski, social worker for Renaissance High School, started ‘girls? […]
Nobody can question how much Craig Carrick loves music, especially after he hosted three concerts in his own home earlier this year for other local music lovers. With large turnout and positive feedback from his first endeavors, Carrick decided to host another round of home concerts starting in November. Originally inspired by visiting a home […]
So the election is almost here, and if nothing else, we will all enjoy a blissful end to the overbearing attack ads on TV. Regardless of who wins, I think we’ll all be happy to stop hearing candidates complaining about each other. As with previous elections, I’m going to try my hand and predicting the […]