Donations needed

Ninth-graders at Clarkston Junior High School are collecting pencils, folders, paper, erasers, stickers and squishy toys for a project-based-learning class. The donations will be used to help third graders with their Michigan economics lessons. Drop off donations at the CJH front office, 6595 Waldon Road, for teacher Michael Greve.

Students honored for citizenship

Students honored for citizenship

From left are Optimist Student Citizens Savannah Powers of Independence Elementary; Katie Jakubiak of Springfield Plains Elementary; and Isabelle Henry of Bailey Lake Elementary. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The Clarkston Area Optimist Club honored Outstanding Student Citizens Isabelle Henry of Bailey Lake Elementary, Katie Jakubiak of Springfield Plains Elementary, […]

Appreciation for school leadership

Dear Editor, I wish to publicly acknowledge the Clarkston Community Schools’ Administrative Office staff for their hard work, dedication, professionalism, perseverance, and collaboration in coping with the superintendent’s sudden departure three months ago, as well as with the tragedy of the Parkland school shootings. They have performed incredibly under the most challenging of circumstances, so […]

Reading awards

Reading awards

The Golden Read-Trievers from Springfield Plains won first place, and Mr. Pig and the Pugs from North Sashabaw placed second after a three-way tiebreaker in the elementary-level Clarkston Community Schools Battle of the Books, March 27. The Hazardous Readers and The Book Broncos tied for third place. The Big Green Bookers won Best Costume, and […]

False alarm

False alarm

Independence Township Fire Department Captain Tom McDonald checks on a report of a possible fire on the roof of the Fed, Friday afternoon. It was just heavy smoke from the restaurant firing up their wood grill, firefighters said. Photo by Phil Custodio

RUSH to States

Clarkston High School’s Team RUSH 27 heads to the Michigan FIRST Robotics Competition State Championship at Saginaw Valley State University, April 11-14. They are seeded #1 after winning the district meet in Livonia, March 29-31. “I was very proud of our team,” said Kyle Hughes, coach. “We had a rough start, but never gave up. […]

Technology team earns spot at Worlds

Technology team earns spot at Worlds

The Technados of Clarkston are heading to the world championships. Photo provided The Clarkston FIRST Tech Challenge Technados robotics team and coach Patrick Zelinski earned a ticket to the upcoming FTC World Championship during the North Super Regional Championship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 15-17. The Technados are Clarkston’s first FTC team to make it […]

Steven Ray HUMPHREYS

HUMPHREYS, Steven Ray; of Clarkston formerly of Waterford; April 1, 2018; age 62; father of Angela (Andy) North, Dominic (Jade) Humphreys & Lauren Humphreys; “Grampy” of Elle, Hudson, Isla, Drake, Vincent & Olivia; son of Shirli (late Donald) Humphreys; brother of Nancy (Ron) Wasczenski & Sande (Mike) Bourque; survived by Cindy Humphreys . Steve retired […]

John Nathaniel LOWELL

LOWELL, John Nathaniel “Nat” of Clarkston; March 31, 2018; age 80; Loving husband of Sharon for 58 years; Father of John and Tom (Jen) Lowell; Extremely proud Bopa of Nathaniel, Andrea, Elise, Matthew, Sara, Olivia and Lilja; Brother of Bruce Lowell; Special uncle of Cody and Heather. John’s entire world revolved around his grandkids who […]

Joseph L. TERRITO

TERRITO, Joseph L., D.O.; of Clarkston; March 31, 2018; age 81; husband of Beverly for 62 years; father of Joseph (Angela) Territo, Cindy Karagosian, Christine (Phil Treais) Morrisroe, Jeff (Dina) Territo, Jon ( Michelle) Territo & Jim Territo; also survived by 14 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren; brother of Luise Smela, Mary Territo & Carl […]