BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Nate Beggs said he always strives to do his best academically. Still, when the soon-to-be Everest Collegiate senior scored a perfect 36 on the ACT this past school year, he said he didn’t expect to get that score, especially on the first try. “Academics and learning in general have […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County has approved delaying the closure of Clarkston Road from Sashabaw Road to Flemings Lake Road in Independence Township until Tuesday, August 10. The road was originally expected to close on August 4 until the closure was delayed by the contractor. Flemings Lake and Walters roads, from Clarkston Road to […]
BY LILA GONZALES Special to the Clarkston News Across the country, there have been attacks on transgender and gender-nonconforming rights. According to Hari Sreenivasan from PBS News, “2021 is already a record year for states aiming to restrict transgender rights.” We must continue fighting back on these transphobic attacks, and a small way to help […]
Louise Marie Green, of Clarkston, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Stephen Hathaway Green for 66 years. A native of Tarrytown, N.Y., she was born December 27, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Anthony Gasparovic, her brother Anthony Gasparovic and sisters […]
Christopher Vincent Luzi, of Lapeer, died tragically August 1, 2021 at the age of 50. Chris was born June 21, 1971 in Pontiac to Clary and Marie (Tomaszewski) Luzi. He graduated from Clarkston High School, Class of 1989. Chris excelled athletically during high school – his senior year he placed second in his weight class […]
Jaden Clark enjoys the day as she plays with the flower water fixture at the spray park. See more photos from the Renee Przybylski Spray Park at Clintonville Park by Wendi Reardon Price in this week’s print edition of The Clarkston News!
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor After Mitch Petterson stepped down as Independence Township fire chief at the end of June, Pat Stamper, who had been an operations captain with the department, was appointed interim fire chief. Stamper is also one of four candidates in the running to take on the role on a permanent […]
The beach at Crooked Lake, part of Independence Oaks County Park, has been closed since July 27 due to high bacteria levels from runoff. The beach was closed for the same reason from June 29-July 14 and from June 23-24.
Dr. Fabrizio Di Noto, middle with scissors, cuts the ceremonial ribbon for SALTA Direct Primary Care, located in Clarkston at 6483 Citation Drive, Suite B. The ribbon cutting was hosted by the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday afternoon, July 27. Photo by Matt Mackinder
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor For Truly Render and Shaun Manning, quitting their regular day jobs to start up a bookstore was stepping out of the comfort zone, but the Clarkston natives and Clarkston High School graduates are hoping the change in careers can lead to more success and opportunity. With the upcoming of […]