Richard E. Williams Jr. of Clarkston is a man who puts his faith in the power of being good to his fellow man, and that that kindness can generate positive change. ‘I believe that civility, the golden rule ‘do on to others and you would have them do onto you,? breeds trust, breeds positive and […]
In the Nov. 9 issue of The Clarkston News, a picture with a boy and his racecar ran with a caption asking anyone who recognized the driver to call the paper. Not long after, phone calls came in and our young car enthusiast was identified. Meet Larry Wright of Clarkston. Wright, 44, has lived in […]
In an effort to break down social barriers between various cliques within their community, CHS staff and members of the Peer Listening group took part in national ‘Mix-it-up Day? on Nov. 15. During lunch hours, students were literally mixed up to sit with students from groups with whom they would not normally socialize. ‘A lot […]
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Little Red Riding Hood who had an adventure along the way to her grandmother’s house. Think you know the rest? You might be surprised when you see Once Upon a Puppet’s production of ‘Little Red? at the Depot Theater on Dec. 10. The show is written […]
Next time you grab a Jones Creme Soda, take a moment to look at the label. You just might see Stefan and Sophie Hubble of Clarkston. Nearly a year ago, the children’s mother, Mary Hubble, submitted a picture to the Jones Soda Company. Hubble found the picture when the family moved almost two years ago. […]
The Clarkston Music Conservatory has been part of the Clarkston community since 1961; and for the first time, is offering two scholarships for those interested in training their musical or vocal talents. Both scholarships were established through memorial funds in honor of loved ones. The first of which was established in memory of Conservatory Director […]
Marie Timm, a senior at Clarkston High School, was recently nominated for a scholarship through the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Program. One student can be selected as the DAR Good Citizen each year. Timm’s nomination is sponsored by the Sashabaw Plains Chapter of DAR. Nominees are selected for their strengths in four […]
Team #1920, a.k.a. the Robo Rays from Cedar Crest Academy, recently competed in the ‘Ocean Odyssey? regional LEGO competition on Nov. 19. Other teams may have scored higher, but the Robo Rays left knowing their solutions were the most creative, winning them first prize for innovation. The competition took place at Howard C. Richards Middle […]
Regardless of what, if any, holiday you celebrate this time of year, there are certain sayings most people get used to hearing in December. One is ‘good will toward men (and women for that matter).? Yet, it seems like this is the time of year where we show the least amount of goodwill towards the […]
Representing their schools and America, students from the Clarkston area continue to particpate in the People to People Student Ambassadors program. Drew Davidson, an eighth-grader at Clarkston Junior High School, and Briana Gohlke, a tenth-grader at Clarkston High School, are two such students. People to People Student Ambassadors is a program for students to travel […]