After the recent snowfall in Clarkston that has since melted after warmer temperatures and rain late last week, Kate and Lily Rainey took time to enjoy the wintry weather while it lasted during Christmas break. Check out more photos of the season inside this week’s edition on page 3. Photo: Provided by Jessica Rainey
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As we turn the calendar to 2023, let’s take a look back at the top stories from the second half of the year from The Clarkston News during 2022. June 29 Township, firefighters reach historic, unanimous agreement: Independence Township and the township’s firefighters have achieved an historic labor contract. […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Frank Fabrizio recently completed his Eagle Scout project that will be a major benefit to the Clarkston Family Farm. Fabrizio, a scout in BSA Troop 189 and a senior at Clarkston High School, planned, organized, and executed the fortification of the apple orchard and the chicken and pig grazing […]
Here are the float winners from the Dec. 10 Holiday Lights Parade: Clarkston Schools Wolf Pride – Clarkston Elementary Dragons; Best Holiday Spirit – Andersonville Jr. Girl Scout Troop 76659; Most Creative STEM Float – Cub Scout Pack 163/Village Gingerbread Shop; Best Use of Theme – Clarkston Community Schools Transportation; Best Use of Lights or […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Patricia Douglas started working for Clarkston Community Schools in 1991 to be on the same schedule as her three children who were attending Andersonville Elementary. Now some 31 years later, Douglas retired earlier this month after spending the last 23 years as Independence Elementary’s secretary. “My reason for seeking […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer As we turn the calendar to 2023, let’s take a look back at the top stories from the first half of the year from The Clarkston News during 2022. January 5 Wrapping up the holidays: Clarkston resident Jerry Hill dressed up as Santa Claus and took to […]
Nearly 200 guests filled Neiman’s Family Market last week to celebrate the Christmas season. The event, in its fifth year, has become an Everest favorite as a time to enjoy friendship and community as well as food samplings from Neiman’s and beer, wine, and liquor tastings. Photo: Provided by Mary Williams
Throughout the fall and winter months, ECYD (Encounters, Convictions, Your Decisions) boys from Everest have spent Saturday mornings serving the homeless in Detroit. Often in the bitter cold, students have departed early in the morning to help distribute food to those who are in need. For students juggling academics, athletics, and more, these students serving […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor A Michigan Lottery player is a millionaire after winning the $3.73 million Lotto 47 jackpot on Dec. 10. All they need to do is come forward to claim their prize. No winner had been announced as of press time. One ticket matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers drawn: 04-07-08-18-25-35. […]
By Joette Kunse Special to the Clarkston News Former Independence Township supervisor Patrick Kittle has received the Sashabaw Plains Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Community Service Award for 2022. Kittle was honored for his work with the Friends of the North Oakland Veterans Court. The court is […]