The Chiefs from the Michigan Youth Flag Football league will be representing Clarkston in the State Championships this weekend. The Chiefs won their division with a 7-1 record and will go against teams from all over Michigan. ‘We hope to win state,? said Coach Kevin Bellant. The team made their first appearance at the championships […]
15 years ago – 1998 “Traffic fatalities” A fatal accident on Dixie Highway that claimed the life of a 7-year old and 17-year old prompted a campaign to make the road safer. One business owner petitioned for a stoplight at the corner of Dixie Highway and Bridge Lake. A Springfield Township official blamed it on […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County has announced road work which may cause delays for motorists in the Clarkston area: ? Maybee Road is closed from Clintonville Road to Rohr Road for developer Zerbos Equities to pave the gravel road. The detour route is Clintonville to Clarkston and Baldwin through August 29. ? Andersonville Road […]
Lifepointe Chiropractic’s is hosting its Fifth annual Thanksgiving Food Drive through Nov. 20. Donors will receive a raffle ticket for a free one-hour deep tissue massage for each can brought in. For five or more non-perishable food items, patients receive a free exam consultation, x-rays, and follow up report with the doctor. ‘We’ll donate our […]
It is a Clarkston High School tradition I never knew about until I arrived here – the senior walk. If you haven’t participated in it or even heard of it the seniors take their final walk throughout the school. The seniors gather in the gym in their caps and gowns and wait until 10 o’clock […]
Dear Editor, I would like to thank The Clarkston News for their continued support of the Relay for Life of Clarkston. As a result of the support (advertising and event coverage), this year we have raised $80,141.36 towards finding a cure. If you or anyone you love has ever heard the words ‘you have cancer,? […]
The Clarkston Area Optimist Club presented the Student of the Month Award for May 2005 to Kathryn Buckbee, a fourth grader at Clarkston Elementary School. The Student of the Month is presented to youths throughout the school year who are recommended by teachers and principals for their outstanding involvement in the schools.
Team RUSH will host MAGIC Stu, an internationally known magician, at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 in Clarkston High School. The fundraising event is appropriate for all ages. Advanced tickets can be purchased now through Nov. 20; $10 for adults and $6 for students/children.? Tickets can also be purchased at the door; $12 for adults […]
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Clarkston hosts an Information Night meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road. 248-663-3414. Volunteers and teams are needed for the relaym set for May 9-10, 2009, at Clarkston Junior High School. Teams camp out overnight and take turns walking a […]
Dear Editor, I am very disappointed that you printed the “Reader Concerned About Local Education” letter to the editor in your paper. What I am disappointed in is that you would print a letter that has a lot of assumptions based entirely on unchecked opinions without doing any fact checking yourself. If you or Mr. […]