The Clarkston Community Historical Society recently finished placing four new historical markers, bringing the total to ten markers within the city limits. The last one to be installed, at the corner of Robertson Court and North Main Street, focuses on Dr. Charles Robertson and Robertson Court. Pictured, from left to right, are Trish Fredricksen (daughter […]
Just a few short months ago, the damage caused by the failed dams in the Midland area continues to have residents in mid-Michigan in cleanup mode. What would happen if the dam in Clarkston’s mill pond ruptured? How could that be prevented? “We have done work in Clarkston, across the road from the dam in […]
The bulletin boards still read March. It was like time stood still. Everest faculty and staff reported back to work on Monday, August 17, eager to prepare for students to return to campus in a few weeks. Each day began with Mass in the chapel followed by meetings throughout the day. Meetings throughout the week […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor After hours of deliberation and hearing conversations on both sides, Clarkston Community Schools will start the 2020-21 school year the way the 2019-20 year ended – online. The Clarkston Board of Education approved a return to school plan last week which included Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan’s recommendation to begin […]
With Clarkston Community Schools announcing last week that the 2020-21 school year will start online (see Page 1), we asked readers of The Clarkston News to give us their thoughts via our Facebook page. Here is some of what we received: “Unless they have actual quantitative benchmarks in place for what is necessary to return […]
BY BRIANNA HAYES Clarkston News Intern Are you looking for a fun outdoor activity or a way to give back to the community? Now you can do both. The Independence Township Department of Parks, Recreation and Seniors is hosting its annual Bucks for Buses fundraiser event as a virtual Walk, Run or Roll 5K during […]
As of August 19, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 154 cases (30 new), 9 deaths 48348: 161 cases (53 new), 2 deaths 48350: 32 cases (13 new), 2 deaths Source: oakgov.com/covid
After a massive storm that recently came through Clarkston, an infested tree fell onto Hubbard Road in front of the Clarkston Family Farm. Soon after the storm cleared, Good Samaritans began to gather around to move the tree so cars could pass. One man walked down Hubbard Road with a chain saw as other passersby […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Even after students with special needs graduate from Clarkston Community Schools, the learning doesn’t stop. That’s where Jeff Chamberlain and his wife, Marnie, come into play. The couple is heading up a community project called the Life Skills Project. This project is to build an outdoor space for the […]
It had been a long time since Everest halls were full of noise, but faculty and staff reported back on Monday, August 17, to begin a week of meetings. One of the first orders of business was to complete a celebration that had to be delayed from the spring, the recognition of work anniversaries. The […]