Celebrating Earth Day
Pine Knob Elementary third-graders celebrated Earth Day with a lot of activities. They created bird feeders, made recycled paper, and learned about their environment while they searched swamp and trees.
Letters to the Editor
Food donations appreciated Dear Editor, The First Congregational Church of Clarkston would like to thank the Clarkston community for the amazing support we received during our annual Kroger Food Drive at the Sashabaw Kroger on Jan. 24 and 25. With your help, we collected 30 grocery carts of food, 2,668 items, to stock the shelves […]
Concert honors
The Clarkston High School Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. Wendy Stuart, performed a concert last weekend at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s Conference at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. In its 19 years of existence, this is the first time the Clarkston Orchestra program has earned this level of excellence, which […]
Cake at the library
Theresa and Stephanie Suran enjoy some cake at Independence Township Library’s National Library Week celebration. Photo by Trevor Keiser
It’s official
City voters will officially decide the fate of the Clarkston Police in an Aug. 3 primary. ‘In the minutes of the public hearing no less than five times did many of the people in this room say ‘put it to a vote,? said Mayor Steve Arkwright. ‘I do think that’s where it needs to go […]
$3k raised for cancer fight
Mueva Fitness of Independence Township raised $3,380 for a local family in need. “We all know at least one person who has been affected by cancer and the hardships it can bring financially,” said Jennifer Breen, co-owner. “Worrying about paying the bills etc. should be the least of their concerns right now.” Breen and co-owners […]
Winter party
Independence Elementary transformed their school into a Winter Carnival, Jan. 31. The second annual event benefited the school’s upcoming Bronco Boulevard outdoor track project.
Seven apply for open seat on school board
Deadline was Monday for the open treasurer’s seat on Clarkston Board of Education. ‘We have seven applicants for the open seat,? said board President Steve Hyer. ‘The board will have the chance to review the documents submitted before the meeting.? Trustee Joan Patterson expects the information in her packet as soon as possible, as well […]
Time’s up for taxes
Preparing more than a thousand tax returns, Shirley Swoffer and Denise McGorisk of H&R Block know how people are doing this year ? not so good. ‘It’s been a hard time for people ? many are losing their jobs and their homes,? said Swoffer, senior tax advisor at H&R Block, 7103 Dixie Highway in Independence […]
Clarkston grad heads home for internship
February is just beginning, but Clarkston graduate Lance Holsbeke already has summer plans lined up. The 2013 graduate of Clarkston High School and junior at Central Michigan University is interning with Student Painters. “I will be in charge of my own branch of this company in the Clarkston area, which is also where I grew […]