The Christmas season is officially upon us. While there are some who have complained about how early the season starts, it is now December so we must embrace it. Despite my family labeling me a Scrooge, I really do in fact enjoy things about Christmas. The problem, as I see it, is for every part […]
The debate as to what to do with the old Springfield Township Hall continues. After a meeting between Supervisor Collin Walls and eight local residents, most representing service groups or organizations, a small committee has been formed to look into the possibility of not selling the hall and instead using it for community activities. The […]
Let me prefix this column by saying I love my Sundays. I enjoy everything about them including the sleeping in, the Sunday paper and the excuse to sit on the couch and enjoy sports on television. Don’t even get me started on winter Sundays when the combination of cold weather and important football games leaves […]
The Clarkston News is taking ‘Around Town? online and we need the help of the community. The Clarkston News has been keeping this community informed for 75 years and this seemed like the next logical step. In connection with our website, www.clarkstonnews.com, The Clarkston News will be posting all happenings taking place in our community. […]
Art, and more specifically Christmas art, is a family thing for Clarktson resident Margaret Cobane. ‘I have always loved art. It runs in my entire family,? Cobane said. ‘I was born to be an artist. It is just what I like to do.? Cobane has been able to take her passion and turn it into […]
St. Daniel Catholic Church’s Giving Tree is helping eight charitable organizations this holiday season. Giving Tree chairperson Janet Glasgow was joined by family and church members in sorting the gifts after Mass Dec. 14. ‘This has become part of our holiday tradition,? Glasgow said. ‘We try to do something that helps.? The organizations that will […]
History took place halfway around the world with the capture of Saddam Hussein, and Clarkston High School graduate Michael Shelswell was right in the middle of it. Shelswell placed a phone call to mother Muriel at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. ‘He had a very low voice and he said ‘Mom, did you hear the […]
After six weeks working to start a Michigan Jaycees chapter in Clarkston, Cheryl Pellicci’s goal was realized. The group recently signed up member number 20, which is the amount they needed to start a chapter. ‘I was surprised by how fast it happened,? Chapter President Pellicci said. ‘We did it in only six weeks, and […]
As leader of the free world President George Bush has to wear many hats. Our leader needs to be commander-in-chief, inspire the American people and decide policy. However don’t ask him to read a newspaper because that seems to be too taxing. At least that is what we are led to believe after Bush was […]
With parents like Cheryl McGinnis, Clarkston High School students are in good hands. The mother of three is the acting president of the Parent-Teacher-Student Association. ‘We are a group of individuals who try to help the interests of the parents, staff, administration and the students,? McGinnis said. ‘We try to be as supportive as possible […]