Dear Editor, As a college student, one of my favorite parts of coming home to Clarkston is reading the Clarkston News. However, when I came home last week, I was astonished to read that a school board candidate proudly said, “We can mostly agree there is no place for…DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) in our schools” […]
In an annual event put on by the Clarkston Area Optimist Club, one student from each of Clarkston’s seven elementary schools has been awarded the honor of Outstanding Student Citizen. The purpose of this program is to select and recognize fifth-grade students who demonstrate the exceptional traits, qualities and values attributed to being a responsible, […]
As of May 25, via oakgov.com/covid, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: May 25: 48346: 5,608 cases (222 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,118 cases (219 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,880 cases (63 new), 13 deaths As compared to […]
State Rep. Mike Harris last week voted to lower taxes for Michigan residents – with a special emphasis on families, seniors and military veterans. The plan approved by the House of Representatives, made possible by a surplus of state revenue, would save taxpayers an estimated $2.5 billion overall each year. “This is a family-focused plan […]
This month, Chase Plastics commemorates 30 years of success, partnerships and outrageous customer service – all factors that helped the Clarkston-based company redefine resin distribution over the past three decades. Formed on May 4, 1992, by Kevin and Carole Chase (pictured), Chase Plastics began with little more than a $2,500 investment, one supplier, and a […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin last week voted to pass the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill to make sure federal firefighters have access to workers’ compensation benefits for illness and disease that may result from their important work. Currently, workers’ compensation laws in 49 states, including […]
Nathan Mark, 2016 Clarkston High School graduate, received his Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering from Lawrence Technological University in December. He is working at GMB Architecture + Engineering firm in Royal Oak. *** Gino Pacifico, Clarkston High School Class of 2017, has graduated from Northern Michigan University and has started working in a lab in […]
Leah Sivak, junior at Clarkston High School, has received the Scholastic Writing & Arts Silver Key Award for their graphic novel concept, “Parasite.” Leah has loved to draw since they were a child, going through dozens of sketchpads. Over the past few years, they have taken this art form into the digital format, allowing for […]
Buddy’s Pizza opened its newest restaurant at 5530 Sashabaw Road in Clarkston, April 18 and as part of the franchise’s showing of support to the local community, the restaurant donated all its opening-day sales ($11,174) to Lighthouse, a nonprofit aiming to solve poverty and homelessness in Oakland County by building affordable housing in local communities […]
Jason Michael “Jay” Durham, of Clarkston, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2022 at the age of 50. Beloved husband of Lisa for 27 years. Loving father of Alex (Candace) Johnson. Proud papa of Mason and Johnny. Loved Son of David and Susan Durham. Dearest brother of Holli (Jon) Deloe. Preceded in […]