Baby cranes
Two baby cranes hatched last week in the wetlands near a home on Rattalee Lake Road where the parents had been nesting. Photo provided
Continuing the tradition
Three weekends ago, Everest Collegiate High School and Academy hosted the 16th Annual Pope Benedict XVI Tournament, also known as the B16. This experience is powered by Everest and ECYD (Encounters, Convictions, Your Decisions), an international Catholic association of young adults who make a commitment of friendship with Christ and one another to build up a […]
Public Notice: Independence Township adoption of zoning ordinance, map amendment
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF OAKLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on May 4, 2021, at the Township Hall located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Independence, MI 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of […]
Straw ballot poll
An unknown group has been canvasing Clarkston recently, asking residents to complete a “straw ballot poll,” asking how they will vote on various topics in the November 2021 election. According to Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith, “This is not an official poll being conducted by the city, county or state, and you are not obligated […]
Challenge accepted
This year, Kara Lomazov’s third grade class at Andersonville Elementary has taken the Classroom Book-A-Day Challenge. To complete this challenge, Lomazov will read a picture book to her students every day of the school year. These daily read-alouds support identity, develop empathy, build community, and foster joyful and thoughtful engagement in her classroom. Photo provided
Collegiate academic achievements
Amelia Zyskowski, of Clarkston, has been named to the Knox College Dean’s List for the 2021 Winter term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Knox is located in Galesburg, […]
Clarkston News intern, junior hockey star makes college commitment
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Jack Mueller saved his best for last. In his fourth year of junior hockey in 2020-21, Mueller, who is also an intern with The Clarkston News, joined the Metro Jets’ blue line and saw his game improve exponentially to the point where college programs were pining for his services […]
Robert Cole, 92
Robert E. “Bob” Cole, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., and Shelby Township and Eastpointe (formerly East Detroit), went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born at home in Detroit on February 7, 1929. Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise (nee […]
Christopher Serbinoff, 89
Christopher Serbinoff passed away peacefully at his home in Clarkston on May 9, 2021 at the age of 89. He met his medical challenges with courage and persistence. He is survived by Judith, his wife of 58 years, his daughter, Victoria (Brian) Mattson, and son, Thomas (Janice) Serbinoff, beloved grandsons, Joel Serbinoff, and Nicholas and […]
Shirley Altman, 92
Shirley (Terry) Altman, previously of Gaylord, passed away March 18, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on Oct 21, 1928 in Howell to Marian and Earl Terry. She and her sister Norma grew up in Clarkston, where her parents owned and operated Terry’s Market. Shirley graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in […]