Publisher honored Retired Clarkston News Publisher James A. Sherman, Sr., was honored at the April 15 Independence Township Board meeting. Trustees passed a resolution honoring Sherman for his support and involvement in the community. Sherman took over the reins of The Clarktson News in 1966 from “Judge? Bill Stamp, who bought the paper in 1933. […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Clarkston reacts to Colorado shooting? The shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado reached a little too close to home for many Clarkston students and parents. Fears escalated when a graffiti message was spray painted on the sidewalk at Clarkston High School and rumors of a hit list began circulating. […]
Clarkston Area Lions President Jerry Baumgart presented donations to Independence Township Library Director Julia Meredith and Springfield Township Library Director Kathy Forst. The annual library donations are used to provide resources for the sight impaired. The libraries have used last year’s donations to buy large-print books, Merlin desktop magnifier, and computer software for the sight […]
May 1 was a day of rejoicing throughout the 96-square-mile Oxford school district as Lakeville and Leonard elementaries formally received their Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School awards. ‘It’s wonderful to celebrate two Blue Ribbon awards in one district. It’s just great,? said Kathleen Straus, president of the Michigan State Board of Education. ‘We set high […]
Clarkston’s Team RUSH earned national acclaim at the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Clarkston High School technology team won the Chairman’s Award, the highest honor given at the championship to recognize the team best embodying the purpose and goals […]
No group of ladies work harder than the gals at the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. They are spotted everywhere around town. You see them at every event, an event they most likely planned or helped plan. They help bring in and promote business. They attend ribbon cuttings, and notify Oakland County officials of your […]
Clarkston Girl Scout leaders Thelma Peterson and Jeanne Kitchen were honored with National Awards at the Girl Scouts of South Eastern Michigan Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, April 21, in Davison. Kitchen has been a leader for 10 years, guiding troops for both of her daughters. She is also active in Clarkston Service team, mentors new leaders […]
Jim’s Jotting’s will return next week!
Dear Don Rush, Last week, I sent out the final donation check from the Hoops for the Troops game ‘after having one check ready to send we received more donations. Clarkston Community Schools and the Girls Basketball sent almost $5,000 to Luke’s Wings in honor of Jenna Beno. That $5,000 can help 10 families unite […]
Vandals struck Depot Park again and this time the damage was so bad a couple had to cancel their wedding in the gazebo last Friday. Clarkston City Manager Eberhardt informed city council members at their Monday meeting the vandalism, full of graphic and vulgar language, is etched into the gazebo with marker and paint. ‘We […]