There is a new pizzeria on Sashabaw Rd. that serves a wide variety offerings. Renderoni’s opened its doors just five weeks ago, and already is spreading a reputation for tasty pizza. Tim Render opened Renderoni’s as a break from the traditional restaurant industry. Growing up in Clarkston, Render and his family were the proud owners […]
Every year the Oakland County School Board Association sponsors the Betty Campion Distinguished Support Service Award. This year Clarkston nominated one of the brightest stars. Anita Mann spends her days at Sashabaw Middle School as an instructional aide in the English as a Second Language department (ESL). She began her work about 10 years ago; […]
April 14 was an evening of anticipated information. The League of Women Voters and the Clarkston High School PTA joined together to host a ‘School Board Candidates? night. The evening gave those running for school board seats a chance to introduce themselves. Candidates included: Barry Bomier, running for a 2-year term; Stephen Hyer, running for […]
Everest Academy recently opened the stage for discussion. Two teams of eighth grade boys recently held a school-wide debate over the war in Iraq. Team A supported the war, arguing the action was just defense to the attacks on September 11. Team B opposed claiming the war was unjust because people are dying. ‘I support […]
Students at North Sashabaw turned to The Clarkston News for help on an upcoming project. Fourth and fifth graders at the building are putting a generational cookbook together, and asked The News for some help on interviewing techniques. The assignment is to get a recipe from someone, and then interview that person on the recipe. […]
Cell phones are not just for making calls anymore ? a bigger issue is at hand. According to Clarkston School Liaison Officer, Detective Darren Ofiara, Oakland County Sheriff Office, parents who purchase cell phones for their children need to have knowledge of every feature that comes with the contract. Recently, a Clarkston parent learned about […]
A local rock band now knows the true meaning of competition. Brian Shepanek, Jon Brown, Brandon Boozer, Alex Johnson, Greg Davis and Brennan Haase make up 11 Letters Long. The group performed in the Detroit News? ‘Battle of the Bands? on March 19, and placed third out of 125 bands. ‘This was only our fourth […]
Being a reporter, I should have done my research ? but when I saw that little face, our bond became an instantaneous love. It was a love that I cannot begin to describe; however, I have to dig deep into myself and explain to everyone my latest story. This is the story of Christina and […]
She was a Clarkston High School graduate; she auditioned for Nashville Star; and she is no stranger to bright lights. Beth Stalker, mentioned in The Clarkston News? ‘Where Are They Now? section, continues to showcase her musical talent. Stalker continues to remain active with her music and performs in local spots, like The Clarkston Cafe. […]
Volunteer’s efforts and drive to make Clarkston a better place has clearly made a positive difference. Now, the local volunteers will experience a night of recognition in their honor. The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce and Clarkston Community Schools have teamed up to bring area volunteers ‘Clarkston Community Volunteer Appreciation Night? on April 13. As […]