Everest art teacher Carrie Mazure prepared in a virtual art show providing parents and students the opportunity see student art work from throughout the school year which ordinarily would have been displayed as part of Everest’s fine arts night in May.
The Western Michigan University hockey team has announced Clarkston native and senior Paul Washe as the 47th captain in program history. “We had our team fill out a questionnaire with 10 different leadership qualities and asked them to rank their top three in each category,” said Broncos head coach Andy Murray. “We took the results […]
The secondary school buildings are working together to share a plan that will allow you to collect student personal items from the building your child attended prior to the closure of the 2019-2020 academic year. Because student learning does not end until Friday, June 5, we want students to have access to their academic materials […]
When it comes to answering the call for help, three Detroit-area Eagle Scouts are accomplished professionals. Armed with extensive backgrounds spanning law enforcement and firefighting, Matt Weil, Ken Kiley, and Kevin Humphreys are part of the Oakland County Communications Support Team (CST). This trio is part of a group of highly trained emergency responders with […]
Robert Frederick White, of Clarkston; passed away suddenly May 26, 2020; age 66. Loving father of Julie (Scott) Brinkman, Robert White, Carson White, Dominic Spadoni and Matthew Denis. Proud grandpa of Edie and Max Rodgers. Beloved son of Gail. Dear brother of Randy, Ronnie, Renee, Shelley, and the late Richard. Bob graduated from Michigan State […]
William Wayne McVinnie, resident of Clarkston, died peacefully on May 9, 2020, from complications of pneumonia. He was 80 years old. Bill is sadly missed by his wife, Susanne, and children: Katherine (Jeff Clarkson) McVinnie, Tuscaloosa AL; David (Paula Vozza) McVinnie, Windsor ON; and Alison (Kevin Crozier) McVinnie (Fergus, ON); grandchildren: Michael, Lindsay, and Christopher […]
Jim Beebe of Clarkston and Bradenton, Fla., passed away on May 15, 2020 at the age of 80 of heart complications at Blake Hospital in Bradenton. Jim graduated from Waterford Township High School in 1957. After graduation, Jim drove to California with some friends, enjoying the West Coast for two years. Upon returning home he […]
Mark Moreno of Clarkston was named executive director of the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “I am very blessed and excited to lead the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has a tremendous 30-year legacy whose membership reflects the diversity and incredible entrepreneurial spirit of Hispanic-owned businesses across the state,” Moreno said, who is […]
On The Clarkston News’ Facebook page, readers made their feelings known on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest “stay home, stay safe” order that runs through June 12. “She does have a 50% chance at being correct. I like those odds. I will support my Gov and Pres. it’s a tough job and I’d hate to be […]
Rep. Andrea Schroeder’s plan giving local governments more flexibility to prioritize their road repair schedules was approved last week by the Michigan House. “The roads everyone wants fixed most are the local roads at the end of their driveways,” said Schroeder, of Independence Township. “These are the roads we drive every day on the way […]