Time for summer

Time for summer

Fifth grade students from Independence Elementary celebrate the end of the school year with a day of fun at Independence Oaks last Wednesday, June 8. More photos inside this week’s print edition of the Clarkston News. Photo: Matt Mackinder

Free outdoor show

A free outdoor concert is coming up this Saturday, June 18, presented by Wiltsie’s. The event features local musicians Aaron Markovitz and Becca Cameron and their Americana duo Raven Grey. It runs from 8-9 p.m. at 5 South Main Street in downtown Clarkston, in the parking lot next to the public art display. No tickets […]

Maybee Road resurfacing starts this week

Maybee Road, from Dixie Highway to Clintonville Road, will be resurfaced, starting this week. Maybee will remain open to traffic, though there will be lane closures with traffic directed by flaggers. Motorists should expect delays. Additionally, Dixie traffic will be prohibited from turning onto eastbound Maybee during the work. Westbound Maybee traffic will be able […]

Letter to the Editor: Best of luck, grads

Dear Editor, The Clarkston News of June 1, 2022 was thoroughly enjoyed, especially the many articles recognizing the graduating class of 2022. The included photographs of the students indicate positive vibrancy. I do sincerely wish positive response from all the graduating students. Today, we need good leaders and leadership. For some, the road of life […]

Letter to the Editor: Responding to DEI

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the May 25, 2022 letter to the editor entitled, “DEI needed at CCS.” We can all agree that DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) on the surface sounds admirable. Unfortunately, the author of the May 25 letter failed to perform proper due diligence on the Oakland County Schools […]

Clarkston students show off teamwork on national level

Clarkston students show off teamwork on national level

By Michael Dargay Special to the Clarkston News Late last month, the International Global Finals Destination Imagination Tournament was held in Kansas City, Mo., and the North Sashabaw Busy Bees team was there to participate in the incredible experience. The team presented its Central Challenge technical challenge solution to a group of international appraisers and […]

COVID-19 Update – June 15, 2022

As of June 15, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: June 15: 48346: 5,734 cases (186 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,254 cases (175 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,912 cases (44 new), 13 deaths As compared to June 8: […]

Teaching milestones

Teaching milestones

Each year, faculty and staff at Everest Collegiate High School and Academy celebrate work anniversaries. This year, the honorees included Michael Pruchnicki (10 years), Erin Van Wagoner (15), Kathleen Nalepa (five), Christina Krogh (10), and Lia DiFonzo (10). Not pictured are Patricia Williams (10) and Brett Doré (five). Photo: Provided by Mary Williams/Everest Collegiate

Top honors in scouting

Top honors in scouting

By Brandon Kathman Special to the Clarkston News Scouting’s local Pontiac-Manito District has recognized two Clarkston volunteers for exceptional service during the 2021-22 program year, naming Pack 163’s Chris Chwasz “Cubmaster of the Year” and Troop 189’s Sherry Snudden “Committee Chair of the Year.” “Keeping with tradition, we appreciate and recognize the dedication of all […]

Biking for a cause

Biking for a cause

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Pop quiz question: What do you get when you mix a cross-country cycling journey, small-town America, and an international, humanitarian cause? Answer: An adventure of a lifetime. Kathryn Giroux is on a mission. She’s setting out on a solo bike touring expedition cycling coast to coast more than 4,000 […]