Strategists in Springfield Plains Elementary’s Chess Club are set to compete for school championship Thursday, March 6. Last year’s winner, fifth-grader Andrew Dalrymple, will defend his title. The kids must know how to play in order to join the club. Most aid they learned how to play from their parents. ‘My dad taught me how […]
Clarkston High School seniors Adam Ratliff, Kathleen Kerr and Lucas Wolfe placed fitst, second and third in Clarkston Optimist Club’s essay contest. Sherry Regiani, Clarkston Optimist essay chair, presented them with medals and certificates. The winners will also receive $100, $75 and $50 Border’s Gift Cards. ‘It’s an honor, and unexpected, but I’ll take it,? […]
This year’s Court in School ended with a bang when the last person of the day was a no-show and a bench warrant was put out for his arrest. He should have been there for a probation violation from a minor-in-possession conviction and missing a court date. Instead, Judge Dana Fortinberry, 52-2 District Court, issued […]
And, this year’s Clarkston Idol is? Thais Isaacs! Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Center entertained residents with ‘Clarkston Idol,? based on the television talent show American Idol. The theme for the day was the ?60s. The staff performed songs such as ‘Kansas City,? ‘I will Survive,? ‘Last Dance? and ‘Stop in the Name of Love.? Isaacs belted […]
When Pastor John Dew stands before God on his day of judgment, there is one thing he hopes he doesn’t hear: ‘John, you did a nice job with those 25 people right over there, but those 300 people you said the wrong thing to, those are the one’s I’m worried about.? To avoid that fate, […]
Springfield Oaks County Park hosted the annual project RED field trip recently for local schools. Project RED educates children on the food, fuel and fiber products that are grown and produced in Michigan. Seven stations were set up for the children to visit including: goat milking, the importance of trees in the environment, sheep shearing, […]
So, this is my second column. The first one I feel I didn’t properly introduce myself. I’m Lauren Halula, intern writer at the Clarkston News. I was born and raised in Clarkston. I’m attending Oakland University; I will be a senior in the fall! My major is journalism, obviously, and I will have a minor […]
Clarkston Foundation honored Clarkston students for exceptional achievement in performing and fine arts with a breakfast at the Deer Lake Banquet Center. Thirty-two students, grades 6-12, were recognized for their work in the arts. Alaina Bur, 14, received a $1,300 scholarship to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. After two years of attending the summer camp, […]
After seeing what life was like for poor children in Honduras for herself, Erica Cale, 15, decided she had to do something to help. She and her mother Nancy Cale founded the non-profit organization Helping Hearts Helping Hands in Honduras, she said to Clarkston Girl Scouts at their April 10 service meeting. On their missions […]
Kenneth Krygel from the Criminal Justice Training Center at Macomb Community College will discuss teen drug use April 16. Joyce Neinhuiss, president of Clarkston High School’s PTA, said the program is in response to the growing need to educate parents, guardians and staff on drugs. ‘The program is eye-opening and surprising,? said Neinhuiss. Krygel will […]