This week at ClarkstonTV.com

Lowrie’s Landscaping and Plum Hollow Design hosted their Third Annual Chili Cook Off at their business on Dixie Highway, Oct. 11. Watch and see who won on Clarkston TV.com. As the Nov. 6 election approaches, ClarkstonTV.com presents Independence Township trustee candidates Andrea Schroeder, Jeremy Mitchell, Kevin Bushroe, Joe Wauldron and Jose Aliaga. Also, watch for […]

Date set for public hearing on township recreation fee

Brandon Twp.- Without public input, it is difficult to know what the community feels is a fair non-resident recreation fee, says Township Supervisor Ron Lapp. To learn township residents? opinions on the matter, a hearing has been set for 7:30 p.m., July 31, at the Brandon Middle School cafeteria, 609 S. Ortonville Road. ‘We just […]

Hamady outlasts Skinner, Goodrich cagers

Despite Michael Skinner’s sharpshooting, Goodrich’s varsity boys basketball team couldn’t quite overtake Hamady in Genesee Area Conference action Feb. 8. Deonte Williams led three Hamady players in double figures, scoring 20 points as the Hawks overcame a halftime deficit to defeat host Goodrich 61-58 on Feb. 8. With the loss, the Martians dropped to 9-6 […]

Goodrich grapplers prepare for postseason competition

Goodrich’s wrestling team gained some quality experience to take into the team districts Feb. 16 at Goodrich. The Martians hosted the Goodrich Team Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Feb. 5, finishing sixth place overall out of ten teams after Cedar Springs defeated the Martians 54-28 in the fifth-place contest. Goodrich went 3-3 in the competition. Richmond took […]

School think tank

Clarkston Community Schools is looking for volunteers for the “Great Schools, Great Community” think tank. Parents, business people, government officials, and others are invited to provide insight and feedback on challenges and opportunities to help with strategic planing and decision making. Topics will include instruction, technology, finances, legislation, and community. The task force’s first meeting […]

Pastor found shot in vehicle in Groveland

Groveland Twp.- A nationally known religious leader was found mortally wounded in his vehicle on Hawley Road south of Grange Hall Road on Wednesday. Autopsy results were not available as of presstime, but Michigan State Police Sgt. Gary Muir said it appeared Roy McLaughlin, 57, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A gun registered to […]

Briefs

Ortonville Cruise The sixth annual Cruise to Ortonville will take place on Aug. 3 in downtown Ortonville. Registration is $15 for all vehicles and will last from 8 a.m. until noon. The award presentation will take place at 2:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by North Oakland Bow Ties. Friday coffee The Citizen newspaper will […]

Week at a glance

Brandon Varsity Sports 2-14 Volleyball vs. Oxford (H) 7 p.m. 2-15 Boys Basketball vs. Saginaw Heritage (H) 7:30 p.m. Coed Swimming vs. Flint SW Academy (A) 6 p.m. 2-17 Volleyball vs. Lapeer West (A) 7 p.m. 2-18 Boys Basketball vs. Oxford (H) 7 p.m. 2-19 Hockey vs. Lapeer East (A) 5:45 p.m. Volleyballl ? Waterford […]

A Look Back From The CNews archives

15 years ago – 1997 ‘Fighting back? Cancer survivor Diana Dyer thought of herself as a dedicated guinea pig. She had three bouts of cancer, once when she was a child and two as an adult. When she had her second bout with breast cancer she decided it was time to fight back. She went […]

Editorial

Kudos to Clarkston Farm and Garden Club for their diligent work keeping downtown Clarkston beautiful this past summer and fall with its lively and colorful stone planter boxes. Summer was long, hot, and dry, but we could always count on fresh flowers and decorations along Main Street. Now, the planters feature spooky white ghosts in […]