Learn about human-trafficking risks at workshop

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor A recent post on the Positively Clarkston Facebook page had a warning for parents about “a family who lives in Clarkston who caught a man taking pictures of their 11 or 12 year old daughter as the girl was in their yard. First time he was seen he drove […]

Leader dogs learn how to show the way

Leader dogs learn how to show the way

A future Leader Dog for the Blind visits with Everest students. Photo provided Eric Rodman and Ashley Ayers, dog trainers from Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, visited Everest Collegiate High School & Academy with some of their furry students on Jan. 10. These dutiful pups – Cricket, Iris, Hope Francine, and Korky – spent […]

Kelley L. MARTIN

MARTIN, Kelley L.; of Clarkston formerly of Port Huron; January 29, 2019; age 76; husband of Pat for 52 years; father of Jeff (Kathryn) & Jason; brother of Jane (Michael) Havens; uncle of Matthew Gardner, Nathan (Amelia) Havens, Kari (Patrick) Pigula, Joshua (Deb) Pigula, Jeremy Pigula, Justin Pigula, Jarred Pigula & Kris (Beth) Hanson. Kelley […]

Pete VANDERMEER

VANDERMEER, Pete; of Clarkston; January 27, 2019; age 62; husband of Carol for 43 yrs.; father of Anna (John) Anderson, Matt, Nick & Nate; preceded in death by his son P.J.; papa of Ashton, Auggie & Archer; brother of Tony (Wanda); brother in law of Debbie (late Bud) Bills, Arlene (late Bill) Farrar, late Tim […]

STUART ANDREW BURLEIGH

BURLEIGH, STUART ANDREW of Independence, passed away January 24, 2019 at 95 years of age. Born October 8, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan son of the late Harry E. Burleigh and the late Bessie Burleigh nee Rust. Beloved husband of the late Rose Anna Burleigh and the late Lillian Burleigh; cherished father of Janet (the late […]

Charlotte A. BARGET

BARGET, Charlotte A.; of Palm City, FL; formerly Clarkston, MI; passed away January 19, 2019 at Orchard Manor, Farmington Hills; preceded in death by her husband Raymond; married 66 years; mother of Cheryl Barget & Bruce (Net Gingras) Barget; grandmother of Andra (Jim) Castan, Justin (Genna) Barget & Annie Barget; great grandmother of Brooklyn Castan; […]

Edward J. BARBER

BARBER, Edward J.; of Clarkston, January 21, 2019; age 88; husband of Betty for over 60 years; father of Frank (Sandy), Deborah (Donald) Russell and John (Rhonda); brother of Richard, Douglas and Mary Jane; grandpa of 11; great grandpa of 13. Ed was very proud of his designation as Senior Judge of A.O.S. He will […]

Community Journalism Isn’t Free. Online access to Cnews by subscription

The days of online readers enjoying the Clarkston News for free are over. Starting now, folks who want unlimited access to our internet content at clarkstonnews.com must pay $35 annually for a subscription. That fee includes having a print edition mailed to their home on a weekly basis. “Good journalism isn’t free,” said Publisher Jim […]

Teachers train for tragedy

Teachers train for tragedy

From left, Clarkston High School staff members Bob Fletcher, Emily Seward, Scott Ballard, Jessica O’Rorke and Shannon Carolin practice a “take down” technique as part of Monday’s ALICE simulation training. Photo provided BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor While students had the day off honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, Clarkston teachers and staff […]

Contract OK’d in city hall project

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The city hall renovation and expansion project is moving forward after City Council voted, Jan. 14, to approve a contract of up to $7,500 with Total Environmental Designs, LLC, for building design services. Michael Wise will be the professional engineer on the project, and Jerome E. Carter, Certified Professional […]