New plan: smaller McLaren hospital

It’s time to move on to plan B for McLaren, officials say. ‘We are going to continue to expand the depth and breadth of the health care services at our Clarkston campus serving Independence Township and northern Oakland County,? said Greg Lane, senior vice president and chief administrative officer. ‘We have always planned the development […]

Clarkston grad, Marine honored at state Capitol

State Rep. Jim Tedder recognized Clarkston resident and U.S. Marine Pvt. Vincent Savino, Jan. 22, with a flag presentation at the state Capitol. Savino, a 2013 graduate of Clarkston High School, recently graduated from Marine basic training. ‘I am honored to welcome Private Savino to the Capitol to celebrate this excellent achievement,? said Tedder, R-Clarkston. […]

Five down, one to go for MHSAA playoff spot

Clarkston’s gridiron gang left Southfield-Lathrup’s field in good spirits on Friday. They avenged last year’s homecoming loss and by beating Lathrup, 38-14, while upping their overall record to 5-0 (4-0 in conference). ‘It was probably our best game we’ve played so far,? said Wolves Head Coach Kurt Richardson.’It was our most rounded game – we […]

Varsity golfers drop two more

The Varsity Girls Golf team fell to 2-5 in the Flint Metro League with losses against Swartz Creek and Lapeer East this past week. The girls came up three strokes short on Thursday, Sept. 24 against Lapeer East, losing 194-197. Sophomore Claire Wolanin led the Wildcats with a 47 and Senior Anna Tomaka followed with […]

County official weighs in on bridge

Joseph Gardner, supervisor of the Soil Erosion Program for Oakland County, attended the Jan. 28 Clarkston City Council and said the city is compliant with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality requirements in regards to the new Depot Park bridge. County officials have met with city staff at the bridge and they have always been helpful […]

Goal setting

Shawn Ryan, deputy superintendent for Clarkston Community Schools, writes down school board members’ goals during Monday’s meeting. Goals included review of board operating procedures, improve board governance, review budget timeline, board use of social media, develop technology plan, district and student improvement plans, student achievement measurements, communication between school board and administration, and other ideas. […]

Dragons crush Troy Athens

The Lake Orion Dragons scored quickly and often early in their Oakland Activities Association game against Troy Athens Friday, then rode a stifling defense and a strong rushing attack to coast to a 45-7 win. Sean Charette found Mike Nelson with a 33-yard scoring strike on Lake Orion’s third play of the game and the […]

Athlete of the Week

The Clarkston Equestrian Team secured the District Championship in Armada. During the two day event, September 19-20, they competed against eight teams – Armada, Goodrich, Imlay City, Lake Orion, Lapeer West, Marion, Notre Dame Prep and Stoney Creek. They competed in Showmanship, English riding, Western riding, Saddleseat and Speed and ended with 463 points. Imlay […]

News in Brief

City will enforce fines Clarkston City Council gave City Manager Carol Eberhardt approval to begin enforcing fines for residents violating a snow and ice removal ordinance. If residents do not remove snow and ice from their sidewalks, the city ordinance officer will visit the home or business and place a tag on the door notifying […]

A Look Back From The CNews archives

15 years ago – 2000 ‘Accident sends one to area hospital? Another accident at the intersection of Big Lake Road and Dixie Highway sent one man to an area hospital after being broadsided by a vehicle running a red light. It was the second accident in one month at the intersection. ‘Gateway to Independence? Since […]