By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Bay Court Park will be the place to be on June 18. Optifest will be heading to the park that day for what the Clarkston Area Optimist Club hopes will be its new annual signature event. “Since most of COVID seems to be behind us, what better than having […]
As of June 8, 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 8: 48346: 5,708 cases (215 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,227 cases (221 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,904 cases (57 new), 13 deaths As compared to June 1: […]
Renaissance High School Principal Gary Bigger speaks to the RHS Class of 2022 at the school’s graduation ceremony last Thursday at Clarkston Junior High. Photo: Kelly Allen/Clarkston Community Schools
Dear Editor, Once upon a time, we recognized everyone is different. Brothers and sisters raised in the same household can be tremendously different from one another, but share common ties that bind them; Family, community, morals, ethics, shared experiences. Everyone recognizes this in some capacity. Look at your friends; They are likely from a similar […]
Landscaping is a tough business, especially in the last three years. Depot Park has had the benefit of local companies maintaining and beautifying our raised flowerbeds along Depot Road at no cost to the taxpayers. Some landscapers that served Depot Park in years past have, sadly, gone out of business. The remaining quality companies have staying-power and durable reputations. […]
Clarkston resident Barb Timm was recently installed as president of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Michigan State Chapter on May 14 at the statewide convention held in Troy. She is a member of Chapter AW in Clarkston. PEO is a philanthropic organization which provides scholarships, loans and grants to female students worldwide who are pursuing […]
In addition to the annual senior honors night, Everest high school students are recognized for their accomplishments as nominated by faculty and staff. The ninth-11th grade recipients were recognized on May 20. Leadership Award: Sarah Bradley, Jack Villella (freshmen), Lucille Thewes, Joseph Milosch (sophomores), Amelia Shripka, Luke Walker (juniors), and Celeste James, Johnny Nedwick (seniors); […]
Hunter Allan Valenzuela, a 2018 Clarkston High School graduate, graduated from Central Michigan University on May 7. His major was Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts and he will be continuing his studies this fall at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fla., studying Film. *** Reece McConnell, of Clarkston, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s […]
Dear Editor, The Clarkston High School Senior Class of 2022 recently had a full week of festivities and fun, including the Senior Picnic at Clintonwood Park. Many preparations went into ensuring the picnic was a success. The sun was shining and a great time was had by all! The Senior Celebrations Committee was responsible for […]
Former Clarkston student Madisyn Baldwin, one of the four victims from the Oxford High School tragedy last November, is memorialized in a recently-completed mural in the CHS Media Center. The other three victims from Oxford (Justin Shilling, Hana St. Juliana, Tate Myre) have their faces in the bodies of the butterflies. Photo: Matt Mackinder