Scout builds canine agility course for local rescue

Scout builds canine agility course for local rescue

By Brandon KathmanSpecial to the Clarkston News METAMORA —A prospective Eagle Scout has built and installed a new canine agility course on behalf of the Great Lakes Dog Rescue in Lapeer County.Evan Savoie, a junior at Clarkston High School, identified the shelter’s need while deciding where to complete his Eagle Scout Service Project, one of […]

Shipwrecks talk at library

Shipwrecks talk at library

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Have the shipwrecks that have taken place in the Great Lakes ever interested you?Then tonight’s, December 6, event, at the Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, is for you.Ric Mixter concludes his fall series on lighthouses and shipwrecks at 6:30 p.m. with “Deep Six: Titanics of […]

Giving to schools

Giving to schools

On Nov. 20, the Masonic Lodge of Clarkston, Cedar #60, presented a check to the North Sashabaw Elementary PTO in the amount of $500. This donation will supply the school’s clothing bank, which provides pants, gloves, socks and hats to children that have a need for these items. Cedar Lodge #60 has committed to fund […]

Drama Club show

Tickets are now on sale for the Clarkston High School Drama Club’s Children’s Theatre production of “Rough Night at the North Pole” with a special performance by the CHS MIME Troupe, this Saturday and Sunday at the Clarkston Village Players Depot Theatre.Seats are limited at the CVP Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Road, and patrons […]

Township four-day work week gets green light from board

Township four-day work week gets green light from board

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — After going through a four-day work week pilot program since the beginning of June, Independence Township made the schedule permanent at its Nov. 21 regular meeting of the Township Board of Trustees by way of unanimous vote.Township business hours had been 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, […]

What ‘Matt’ers: Family is everything

Like I asked a couple weeks ago in this space, is it already time to play Christmas music?Now, more than ever, that answer is a resounding “yes.”Cue Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror, and if your family is like mine, the holidays are a time […]

Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Clarkston!

Magically, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a very special appearance at Renaissance High School on Nov. 11 as the Rotary Club of Clarkston held its annual Shoes for Kids program benefiting Clarkston school children. This year, 508 Clarkston school children were invited to receive new shoes, winter boots, hats, and gloves from our Rotary Club.The day […]

Harris office hours

State Rep. Mike Harris invites residents of north-central Oakland County to schedule a meeting ahead of his office hours, which will take place Dec. 8 from 2-3 p.m. at the Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road.Harris will meet directly with people to hear their thoughts and concerns, discuss his work in the State Capitol, […]

Christmas market, parade set for Dec. 9

Christmas market, parade set for Dec. 9

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Coming up on Dec. 9, downtown Clarkston will be filled with people for the annual Clarkston Christmas Market and Holiday Lights Parade.The market, taking place at Depot Park, runs 4-8 p.m. before the parade, hosted and put on by Clarkston High School’s Team Rush 27 Robotics program, takes […]

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