Kaul reflects on 2020-21 school year

Without fail, Clarkston High School Principal Gary Kaul makes it a point every year to say the current senior class is the most amazing one to ever come through the high school doors. This year’s group of seniors may stick out over the rest, and for good reason, said Kaul. “They have carried themselves with […]

Clarkston seniors approaching graduation

Clarkston seniors approaching graduation

Clarkston High School seniors have taken their last exams and closed their lockers one last time. As the 2020-21 school year’s finish line is well within reach for the Class of 2021, the weeks and days leading up to Commencement at DTE Energy Music Theatre are filled with fun activities the students can enjoy as […]

COVID-19 Update – June 3

As of June 3, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: June 3: 48346: 2,339 cases (88 new), 39 deaths 48348: 2,448 cases (93 new), 18 deaths 48350: 672 cases (25 new), 9 deaths As compared to May 26: 48346: […]

Medical marihuana to be allowed in township

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Medical marihuana will soon be allowed in Independence Township, but only in industrial zoning districts, and not in commercial or residential districts. The township board of trustees unanimously passed the resolution at the May 18 regular meeting, but Supervisor Pat Kittle asked Planning and Zoning Manager Brian Oppmann how […]

COVID-19 Update – May 26, 2021

As of May 26, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: May 26: 48346: 2,327 cases (151 new), 39 deaths 48348: 2,434 cases (160 new), 18 deaths 48350: 670 cases (49 new), 9 deaths As compared to May 19: 48346: […]

Local entrepreneur wins award

Local entrepreneur wins award

The Mom’s Choice Awards has named MamaSuds Laundry Soap, a locally-made product, as among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services. The evaluation process is scored on a number of elements, including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal, and cost. “We are thrilled to earn the Mom’s Choice Awards Honoring Excellence […]

Remodeling finished

Remodeling finished

Maggie Moraco, office manager with MLC Building Company, LLC, cuts the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the completed remodeling of The Artisan, located at 5897 Dixie Highway, on May 20. MLC recently purchased and renovated the building. Photo provided

Mueller’s Musings: I didn’t plan this

I’m not supposed to be here right now. I was supposed to be in Canada with my hockey team from the previous season, not here in Michigan. That was my intention until COVID-19 took over and wrecked my plans along with the whole rest of the world. I was also supposed to go to college […]

Reflecting on past, giving hope for future

Reflecting on past, giving hope for future

On the final day of school for the Everest Collegiate Class of 2021 before exams began, the seniors walked the hallways, first of the high school, then of Everest Academy. At the academy, they stopped by the kindergarten class and together, the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2033 walk hand-in-hand through the academy […]

George Hirth, 70

George “Rick” Hirth, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Clarkston on May 18, 2021, at the age of 70. Rick grew up surrounded by a loving family in Mullet Lake Village and later, Goodrich, graduating in 1968. Despite a full-time work schedule, he received his B.S. in […]