Everest Christmas feast
Everest high school students enjoyed a Christmas feast prior to break. Each class was assigned items to bring in, and students dressed with Christmas accessories for the day. Photos provided by Mary Williams
Daniel Holody, 69
Daniel Emil Holody, of Clarkston, passed away December 21, 2021, after his honorable decision to keep fighting, at the age of 69. Beloved significant other of Alicia Zulkiewski, loving father of Deanna (Preston) Blake, Daniel (Whitney) Holody, and Michael (Christina) Holody, proud Bapa of Grayson, Leighton, Tatum, Evelyn, and Lillian, and Grandpa Dan of Viken […]
Thomas Birkle, 84
Thomas L. Birkle, of Clarkston, passed away on December 20, 2021 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Betty for 61 years, father to Todd Birkle and Heather (Dayne) Rogers, papa of Taylor (Dylan) and DJ (Sydney). Born July 1, 1937 in Pontiac to the late Emma and Lewis. Preceded in death by his […]
Fun in fourth grade
Fridays in Elizabeth Motyka’s fourth grade classroom at Everest come with a special surprise as she prepares a different, often elaborate, drawing on the white board for students. Pictured, left to right, during a recent Friday at the Clarkston school are Isabella Wheeler, Amy Walker, Magnolia Heasley, Drake Navarro, Vinay Iyer, Carl Szasz, and Jase […]
What ‘Matt’ers: Growth spurts
You know, it’s funny how hindsight is 20/20. People tell you things that at the time you appear to hear, but in reality, it goes in one ear and out the other. Such is the case with our three kids. Let me explain. Back in 2005 when we had our first child, folks would tell […]
Ready for Christmas
Students in Beth Rogers’ fifth grade class at Pine Knob Elementary show off the Christmas tree ornaments they all made during the school’s holiday parties on December 16. See more photos inside this edition. More photos from CCS holiday parties by Matt Mackinder and Wendi Reardon Price in this week’s print edition of The Clarkston […]
Changes on Main Street highlight 2021 year in review
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As we turn the calendar to 2022, let’s take a look back at the top stories from the pages of The Clarkston News during 2021. January 6 Heroic holiday rescue at DTE What could have been a tragic situation turned into a nine-year-old girl’s life being saved last month […]
Seniors, Santa Claus & Smiles
The Christmas spirit was definitely booming last Wednesday afternoon at the Independence Township Senior Center, located at Clintonwood Park. Dozens of senior citizens were treated to a hot meal prepared by township employees and several other individuals who gave their time to take part in the event. Santa Claus made an appearance at the senior […]
Hockey awards
In junior hockey circles, Clarkston native Brendan Dicker (top left) was named one of the USPHL Mountain Division Forwards of the Month for November after solid outings with the Pueblo (Colo.) Bulls. The 2019 Clarkston High School graduate had two assists in a November 6 shootout loss to the Northern Colorado Eagles, and then finished […]
Independence Township announces temporary closure of Town Hall
DEAR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, Like others in the state and nation, the Township is experiencing significant impacts from Covid. This situation calls for an effort to allow impacted people to heal, and others to avoid contacts to the extent feasible, all while making our best effort to continue providing service to the public. Accordingly, […]