Among national issues like health care and budget deficits, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers worries about the Clarkston News. “I’m worried that you all are a dying breed, that’s what worries me more than anything,” said Rogers, in a visit Monday to the News office before meeting with Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. “Nothing makes you […]
The superintendent of Clarkston schools has an upgraded rating after a meeting of an abbreviated Board of Education last Thursday. Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock’s new score: 79.2 out of 100, within the 68-84 point range for “Effective.” The December total board score was 65.2, in the “Minimally Effective” range of 50-67. “That wraps up 2014,” […]
Taste of Clarkston was just as tasty as always, and pretty lucky, too ? rain on Saturday, rain on Monday, but sunny on Sunday. Even a rainy Taste is pretty good, but sun and dry weather makes it easier to spend some time outside enjoying the best food and drinks local restaurants have to offer. […]
Megan Schnell of Andersonville Elementary and Audrey Parker of Bailey Lake Elementary earned their schools’ Outstanding Student Citizen Award for the year. Sponsored by the Clarkston Area Optimist Club, the award honors one student a year from Clarkston elementary schools. “It’s a very hard decision to make, but a whole lot of fun,” said Bruce […]
After weeks of work – which included emails, phone calls and numerous meetings – a sinking pole was fixed. It took communication with the president’s office of AT&T to get the job done. The Clarkston News spent a lot of time over the past few weeks, contacting and meeting AT&T and Comcast representatives. Independence Township […]
The Clarkston band Sail is heading for the sky after winning their first Battle of the Band competition in Birmingham. “They’re really hitting their groove,” said Cherie Lowe of Independence Township, band manager and mother of drummer Thomas Lowe. Based out of Clarkston High School, Sail includes Thomas Lowe, 17; lead singer Anthony Fink of […]
The school superintendent re-evaluation meeting is set for Thursday, but three members of Clarkston Board of Education say they will not participate. “Craig Hamilton, Joan Patterson and myself will not be attending the redo of Dr. Rock’s evaluation on Thursday,” said board Vice President Susan Boatman in an email, Jan. 27. “The new board majority […]
Calvary Lutheran Church, 6805 Bluegrass Drive, hosts Laughter and Illusions, a benefit for Youth Missions and My Habitat Clarkston, Saturday, Feb. 7. Taylor Hughes will entertain with comedy and illusions at two shows, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Hughes has earned ‘Best Comedy Magic? and ‘Best Illusion? awards by the Society of American Magicians, and […]
Kari Mascar of Independence Township has enjoyed Taste of Clarkston for years, joining the crowd on downtown Main Street to sample the best dozens of local restaurants have to offer. This year, the owner of Biggby Coffee will be on the other side of the counter. “I’m pretty excited and nervous. I hope we don’t […]
Medical offices vacated last year on Dixie Highway are open again, and the new tenants are familiar with the place. Dr. James O’Neill and Dr. Tim O’Neill of Clarkston Medical Group have returned, now as volunteers with Doctors’ Hospital of Michigan. “Establishing a center here enables us to treat a group of the population falling […]