BY ALICIA DORSET Clarkston News Staff Writer Andrea Johnson, a Clarkston sixth grader at Cedar Crest Academy, participated in the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Feb. 14-19 with other students from around the country. Nominated by principal Bette Moen, Johnson spent the week developing leadership skills in a program designed for middle […]
BY ALICIA DORSET Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston’s Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed addition to the Clarkston Conservatory of Music and is now set for the City Engineer to review the plans for city council action. During the Feb. 23 council meeting, city clerk Art Pappas reported that the conservatory had granted an easement […]
Mt. Zion Church presents ‘The Passion of Mary: The Crucifixion Through A Mother’s Eyes,? a multi-media theater production opening this weekend. Pastor Loren Covarrubias wrote the play, telling the story of Easter through the perspective of Mary, mother of Jesus. ‘A few years ago, my mother experienced the loss of her youngest child,? Covarrubias said. […]
Bailey Lake Elementary students were full of energy and rhyming up a storm as they celebrated their annual Seuss Night, held on March 24.
BY ALICIA DORSET Clarkston News Staff Writer When Marsha Young received a phone call from a local radio station while at work, she was shocked. ‘When you’re on the radio like that, you don’t know what to say,? Young said. Young, a teacher at Clarkston Middle School, was selected as WYCD 99.5’s Teacher of the […]
BY ED DAVIS Clarkston News Sports Writer It’s hard to imagine the Clarkston varsity ice hockey team playing much better than it is now, but the Wolves still have to step it up some if they want their season to continue. After breezing through their regional with wins over Gladwin, Traverse City St. Francis and […]
For Guido’s Premium Pizza, It’s a big deal when the Big Deal comes out. “You can tell when the magazine is mailed ? business goes up,” said owner Del Yeoman. “The ad is awesome, production quality is great. It’s a first class book.” From left are Guido’s three-time Best of the Best pizza-making crew, Ryan […]
As the weather improves, Sharon Tinker of Bordine’s Nursery said now is the time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials such as Coldhearted Pansies and Violas. ‘The plants acclimate and they do much better when they’re planted in a cooler environment, which it is right now,? she said. ‘Annuals wait until it gets warmer and […]
BY ED DAVIS Clarkston News Sports Writer Not a bad first year for Kelly Avenall. The Clarkston varsity volleyball coach has not only led the Wolves to a share of the OAA I league title, but her Wolves captured Clarkston’s second consecutive district title with wins against Fenton and Holly March 6 at Holly High […]
BY ED DAVIS Clarkston News Sports Writer The Clarkston varsity wrestling team capped off a great season at the state final tournament last weekend in Battle Creek, but six members of that team still have business to attend to. As a team, the Wolves finished as one of the top four teams in Division I […]