BY LAURA DUCHARME Special to the Clarkston News When summer approaches – reading is the last thing many students think about. The Clarkston Independent District Library is trying to change that by getting people to keep reading all summer with various activities. The program begins with the Imagine That Teen Art Show this Friday. This […]
It seems to get harder every year seeing the seniors leave to embark on their newest journey. You were just starting sixth grade beginning your venture at the middle school when I started at The Clarkston News. It seemed to quick as I watched all of you collect your graduation caps and gowns on your […]
Dear editor, Clarkston recently celebrated its 10th annual American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life and raised over $41,000. Rain, wind, chilly temps and sunshine combined with the enthusiasm of both young and old to make this a successful event. Individuals and teams raised significant funds. We also want to recognize the generosity of the many […]
Dear editor, I would like to offer Clarkston stories for the mural, but I have lived here only 45 years, so my memories are fairly recent. I do remember when horses and riders came into town on Saturday mornings via N. Holcomb, as Main Street was too busy. I remember Mrs. Ronk as postmistress when […]
City of Village of Clarkston has lots of cash in its savings account ? almost $300,000. One resident said money should be given back to taxpayers, but officials said the money needs to be spent on projects the city postponed for years during economic decline. City Attorney Tom Ryan said most auditors would say a […]
The Clarkston Varsity Baseball team celebrates their win over Brighton in the Quarterfinals. They finished the season in the Final Four. Read the story in this week’s edition. Photo by Larry Wright
First thanks to all who took time to call and share their thoughts concerning my last column about the ‘dysfuction? of the Independence Township Board. Whether they agree with me or not, I always enjoy getting feedback from readers and knowing what their thoughts are. As far as the board goes, last Tuesday’s meeting was […]
Dear editor, As I read through ‘Completed mural will tell Clarkston’s story, artist says,? (May 6 edition) I thought Ms. Michelle Tynan did an exceptional job of helping us all understand why it is our community finds itself in such a quandary regarding the mural. While I was anxious to finally gain some understanding about […]
Missing Mayor Where has the Mayor of the City of the Village of Clarkston gone? Mayor Joe Luginski has been absent over the past few months and his term is over in Nov. Despite questions asked, The Clarkston News received no response from Luginski. Township approves purchasing easements “Independence Township is in the process of […]
A 10-month-old Springfield Township baby was killed in a dog attack, June 8. Deputies and Springfield Township paramedics were called to the 8200 block of Tindall in Springfield Township, 11:45 a.m., June 8. According to police, the baby was being held on the couch by a teenage relative when the family dog, a 75-pound Catahoula […]