Indian Springs Metropark celebrates Earth Day, April 19, with an open house, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Environmental Discovery Center. Take a guided hike through the landscape restoration area, make some crafts out of recycled materials; learn about alternative green energy sources, visit with staff, and take home information on how to live more eco-friendly. […]
Lion Connie Shelton, District 11A2 governor, and Clarkston Area Lions President Jerry Baumgart present two awards to Eagle Scout Michael Inch. The awards recognize Inch’s Community Service Project, collecting more than 2,700 eyeglasses for the Lions Eyeglass Recycle program. Photo provided
It’s come to our attention that this newspaper has acted unfairly. We, of course, disagree. The City of The Village of Clarkston’s manager has given notice she will no longer answer questions from this newspaper or its representatives. It is her right. The freedom of speech also means the freedom not to speak. We feel […]
In North Korea if you disagree with the ‘dear leader? one execution method is death by a pack of starved dogs. Thankful you don’t live in North Korea? Although a bit of an extreme analogy, I wonder is America inching towards squashing freedom of speech. The evidence is everywhere. Guess what America. ‘The leader of […]
The Desert Angels held a ‘Miracle Box? packing party on March 26 at the Oakland County Sportmen’s Club. Louise Downs of Metamora founded Desert Angels in 2001. She and her group ship thousands of boxes filled with needed items and letters to our troops overseas. The boxes include various items such as ‘pocket foods? like […]
Character attracted Leif Batell and his wife Nicole Steele to Clarkston’s N. Main Street. The couple purchased the historic Queen Anne-style home in February for around $170,000. Proceeds from the sale go to the Clarkston Community Historical Society and Heritage Museum. ‘We were just driving by and we saw the for-sale sign and it just […]
Bear Den Cub Scouts, front row from left, Jack Mayhew, Frankie Fabrizio, Logan Strong, Aiden Scott, and Collin Schroeder, and in back from left, Ryan Snudden, Reece Stachowiak, Sam Modrzynski, and Parker Sterling, visit the Clarkston News office on Main Street. The third graders visited the office, Feb. 13, as part of their handbook requirements. […]
By Dr. Rod Rock Great things continue to happen in the Clarkston Community Schools. The district is experiencing positive trends in achievement, finance, planning, co-curriculars, and professional development. It is truly a great time to work, live, and learn in Clarkston. After achieving an all time high in ACT scores at Clarkston High School last […]
‘After careful consideration, the district has determined that the boys basketball program is at a point where it needs to move in a new direction.? That single, vague statement issued as part of a two-paragraph press release March 26 was the only explanation the Oxford High School Athletic Department would give as the reason for […]
Local taxpayers are urged to think global Over in Lansing, the House passed a bill that would let school districts expand the use of ‘special? taxes which are now restricted to land and buildings. Backers want school boards the ability to ask for specific taxes to buy buses, computer systems, etc. Those in favor recite […]