The community’s continued support for local student Ryan Kennedy stuns his mother Kimberly. ‘I am incredibly honored,? she said. ‘To witness not only North Sashabaw Elementary, but the entire Clarkston School District and community step in and help has been overwhelming. The spirit of giving and community you inspire in all of your students is […]
Cars filled parking lots and roads all around Clarkston High School Friday night, as students, alumni, family, and friends gathered to watch a Homecoming queen get crowned, and the Wolves gridiron heroes defeat another opponent. The Homecoming Court included: Queen Autumn Touchstone; Homecoming King Sean Goebel; Senior Princesses Ashley Ann Taylor and Amanda Bartonbaker; Senior […]
An increase in Clarkston’s student population could mean as much as $520,000 for the district. A total of 8,136 Clarkston students were counted Sept. 26, statewide Count Day determining districts’ enrollment. State funding is calculated on a per-pupil basis. The initial count is 71 more than last year. K-5 enrollment is 3,548, down 13 students […]
When Halloween night comes around, children will walk from house to house, calling for treats or else tricks. Children who can’t walk, hear, see, or otherwise take part can still get in on the fun at the Halloween Ride for Children, set for Saturday, Oct. 27 in Depot Park. Kaz Mamon, founder, sponsor, and motorcycle […]
Clarkston Elementary students enjoyed a warm, sunny October day for their Fun Run Friday. The school Parent Teacher Organization’s biggest fund raiser of the year, students take pledges from family, friends, and neighbors, then run as many laps up and down the field as they can in 20 minutes. ‘It pays for all the field […]
Coming home after a long day at work, walking in the door, it was immediately obvious something was wrong. Sara the dog looked guilty, lying there with her head between her paws, gazing up at me with her big brown eyes. It was soon clear where her guilt lay. On the floor next to the […]
When Ronald and Teresa Riddle decided to move out of Pontiac, they turned to their faith to help them decide where to go. Their prayers led them to the Clarkston area, settling at Bridge Water Apartments in Independence Township. ‘We asked the lord to lead us to where he wanted us to go,? Ronald said. […]
Clarkston Community Schools are on track for the trimester switch next year. A Trimester Implementation Team of 12 parents, teachers and administrators drafted an month-by-month plan to switch the high school from two semesters to three trimesters per year. “That is the task in front of us,” reported high school Principal Vince Licata to the […]
The humble belly button finally gets some respect, in local author Kelly Hagen’s new book, ‘Belly Button Love.? ‘People don’t think usually about it ? my publisher said this will change how people look at their belly button,? said Hagen, Independence Township resident. Inspiration for the book came after abdominal surgery in 2006, which required […]
When Janet Colbrunn and her family moved to Clarkston in 1985, she wanted to share the news with friends in a Christmas letter. Aware that some readers consider such letters boring and boastful, she wanted to try something new. She found some stationary left behind by the former owners with a picture of the house […]