Sick, sinking feeling Dear Editor, Is America really feeling great again? Many Americans do not feel so good about the direction in which the nation seems headed. The fact is many are embarrassed, ashamed and saddened by what is happening to our government, and the message it sends to our children who we want to […]
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Independence Township Hall 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES ROLL CALL: REVIEW OF AGENDA: Agenda additions or deletions require a majority vote of […]
On May 10, Judge Michael Warren sentenced Thomas Joseph-Lee Jidas, 18, of Independence Township to 45 months to 40 years for the armed robbery of the BP gas station and convenience store on Sashabaw Road at Waldon Road. According to police reports, at 2:59 a.m., May 23, 2017, Jidas, who was 17 years old at […]
By Logan Strong Many children in the world today are going through depression, which can lead to a lack of communication with friends and family, or instances of self harm. In order to help children tackle depression, parents and school officials need to take a closer look at our children, and communicate what’s happening in school […]
Believers from churches all over the Clarkston area gathered to pray for unity during the National Day of Prayer breakfast, May 3, at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center. They led prayers for the community, government, churches, schools, youth, families, workplace and those who serve during the 67th annual National Day of Prayer.
More than 100 students were honored with Youth Recognition awards. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Area Youth Assistance recognized dozens of youth who have supported the well-being of self and others, as demonstrated in day-to-day acts of kindness, improvements in their personal growth, and unlocking their potential at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony and Dessert […]
Roger Smith of Independence Township with some of his favorite motorcycles, including a Suzuki X6 Hustler, Honda Trail 70, and Honda Trail 90. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Roger Smith’s lifelong love of motorcycles landed him a national gig as vice president of the Vintage Motor Bike Club. “I like […]
Spring is finally here and graduation season has arrived. For graduates everywhere this is an exciting season of celebration. It is a time to experience the satisfaction of accomplishment and to look ahead at the exciting possibilities ahead. Yet this can also be a time of worry and concern about how things will work out […]
By Chloe Trotter Clarkston is special to me because… Have you ever wondered how much you can do in Clarkston? Well I have! There is a LOT of fun stuff to do, but here are three. First, there are a lot of sports to play and watch in Clarkston; second, there are excellent restaurants in […]
BAUMGARTNER, Donna L. of Clarkston; May 15, 2018; age 87. Beloved wife of Fred for 66 years; loving mother of Steve (late Lois) Baumgartner, Peggy (Rich) Slater and Kathy (Mike) Oliver; proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister of Patricia (Dallas) Ratledge. Knights of Columbus Rosary Friday 7 pm at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral […]