Like many recent high school graduates, Mike Fogg and Trevor Johns are preparing for their first extended stay away from home: wondering how they will get around in a new city, thinking of buying a laptop and mulling over the ins and outs of laundry. Unlike the rest of their friends in the Clarkston High […]
Imagine a future where employment is determined by a simple blood test, actually what I meant to say was: realize that soon a blood test can determine your right to be employed. A few weeks ago a funny news item struck me on the way to the sports pages. A bipartisan bill introduced by republican […]
The Clarkston girls soccer season came to an end May 31 as Davison held onto a 1-0 lead to advance to the next round of the district tournament. The goal came two minutes into the game on a penalty kick after Clarkston was whistled for a hand ball inside their own box. The loss marked […]
On May 26, in a move that undoubtedly brought smiles to the athletics department at Clarkston High School, the MHSAA ruled that all levels of both the boys and girls state basketball tournaments will feature three-person officiating crews. Last year, the district round of play had only two-person crews. ‘It’s been much needed, because so […]
Lorimer homes are known for their grace and beauty. In the fall, Lorimer Building Company was recognized by the Building Industry Association, receiving a blue ribbon for homes priced over $725,000 to $1 million. category.The winning home is located in High Meadows and is priced at $999,000. ‘This was very exciting,? said Michael Lorimer, owner […]
La Petite Gallery is hosting an Artist’s Meeting on June 16 at 64 S. Main St. at 7 p.m. Come join for sharing and motivation. For more information, call 248-625-2511. *** Stop in to see what’s happening at the Independence Township Library: ? Whether you seek great insights or a welcome diversion, kick back with […]
Nearly three years after signing the paperwork to bring a tanning salon to Clarkston, District Manager Nadia Lossia is ready and Island Sun Tanning is open. Island Sun Tanning is one of eight tanning salons managed by Lossia in the Metro-Detroit area. Lossia discussed the aspects of Clarkston that made the three year wait worthwhile. […]
JR Ortwine (owner of JR’s Creative Painting) and Jennifer Wisser-Ortwine ? along with big brother Justin Wisser and proud grandparents Dennis and Debbie Wisser, Ilene Ortwine, and Dan and Karen Ortwine ? announce the birth of Emma Isabella Ortwine. Emma was born on February 16, 2005 at 9:42 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces […]
Before they head off into the world of lemonade stands and car washes, Andersonville elementary’s fourth graders are being prepared to know the value of a dollar. In a three week economics unit students learned about supply and demand, the stock market and other basic elements of the economy. ‘The kids get an understanding of […]
The Clarkston Area Youth Association held their 12th annual golf outing on June 13 at Liberty Golf course. ‘The thing about the Clarkston community is they really embrace and understand our mission to help reduce delinquency, child neglect and abuse,? said Cassandra Goulding of CAYA. The golf outing was organized as a scramble with 27 […]