Nearing the end of her second year of work on The Clarkston News building mural, City Council’s patience is wearing thin. “The major bone of contention for all of us, I think, is the fact there are two signs up all the time,” said Clarkston Council member Kristy Ottman at their July 28 meeting. “We […]
A poem written by Aalayna Green of Clarkston, daughter of Tara Green, was selected from thousands of entries from around the country as one of the 10 best in her grade division. “When I write I am inspired by my imagination and whatever book I’m reading,” Aalayna Green said. “I usually don’t have a complete […]
A band of local artists has been responsible for the placement of art in downtown Clarkston recently. They place small and large paintings, portraits, and other works of art in trees, planters, light poles, and anywhere else they can think of. It’s part of Free Art Friday Clarkston, said Denyse Couture of Clarkston, organizer. “The […]
More than 100 friends and family of Mary Schulte gathered, Nov. 14, to give thanks for their teacher, colleague, friend, mother, and wife. “We’re here to honor a very special woman,” said Chris Turner, Independence Elementary principal. “It’s obvious that she touched so many people, not just as a teacher, but as a colleague and […]
Cedar Crest Academy commemorated Veterans Day with a flag ceremony conducted by veterans. “It’s important to the kids to see real life example of veterans, and learn about flag etiquette,” said Army Major Jeff Jurard. Jurard and Marine Major Steve West were joined by Robert Gallo, Chris Giles, and Al McFarland of American Legion Post […]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming fast, Lighthouse Emergency Services in Clarkston finds itself in need of help. “Fund raising has been a little slow ? I always get worried about this time of year,” said Connie Stapleton, manager of Lighthouse on Sashabaw Road in Independence Township. “But I’m surprised every year by the flood of […]
There’s some new life for Star Wars, courtesy of the mouse. Disney bought Star Wars from creator George Lucas, and around the world fans of all ages wonder what it will mean for their beloved franchise. Star Wars is a good fit in the Disney universe, filled as it is with swashbuckling heroes, pirates, and […]
Judge Dana Fortinberry said she probably wouldn’t repeat actions leading to a barrage of negative media coverage earlier this week, but not because she was in error. ‘I would be afraid my opponent would make it into a media circus and make it look like I did something wrong,? Fortinberry said. A Detroit Free Press […]
When Chelsea Rawe was younger, she was impressed by the pageantry of the Oakland County Fair Queen. ‘When I was little, I would see the girls with their crowns and thought, ‘one day, I want to be like them.?? Rawe said. The 15-year-old Clarkston High School student earned her own crown at the 2008 County […]
Rose Marie Farrar of Independence Township helped start the Guardian Angels community service group with five volunteers. Now it has more than 120. ‘We started after Hurricane Katrina (in 2005) said Farrar, assistant to the president at Guardian Industries in Auburn Hills. ‘We started collecting blankets, canned goods. Everyone helped out.? The group started with […]