Davisburg wrestling historian hooked since day one

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer In his 50 years as a fan of professional wrestling, Mark Bujan has certainly seen the ups and downs of the business. Growing up in Detroit, going to shows at Cobo Arena and Olympia Stadium and later attending Madison High School, where George “The Animal” Steele (real name […]

New VP Need sees need for state funding reform

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Greg Need has served on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education since 2015 and will be the board’s new vice president for the 2019-20 school year. He was elected to his new role at the July 8 board meeting. “It’s a great honor that my fellow board […]

Lessons learned from Iacocca

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Longtime auto executive Lee Iacocca passed away July 2 at the age of 94 from Parkinson’s disease, and his life and death had a profound impact on Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle. “I got to know family very well during seven-plus years of working for them during some […]

Clarkston grad Storrs reflects on past, future

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Dennis Storrs graduated from Clarkston High School in 1970, meaning his 50-year reunion is next year. “We had an opportunity the other night to get together with some people I used to play ball with, some I’ve known over 50 years,” said Storrs. “Some days it feels like […]

WHAT ‘MATT’ERS: Baseball futures

Let’s face it – every parent wants to see their kids succeed in whatever path interests them, correct? In an ever-changing world, there are ever-growing opportunities for kids to play sports, excel in academics, get jobs, play a musical instrument, work around the house, and do things that make them unique. Our two boys are […]

New school board president honored to serve

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Kelli Horst is entering her fifth year on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education – but her first as president after being elected to that position at the July 8 meeting. “Having the confidence of my colleagues to serve and represent them as president is a tremendous […]

Nallamothu fills open township seat

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer After recent seat swaps, the Independence Township Board is now set with the appointment last week of Terri Nallamothu to the vacant trustee position. “I applied for the trustee position because I wanted to serve my community,” said Nallamothu. “I have wanted to be involved more in the […]

Horst elected president of Clarkston School Board

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Kelli Horst is the new Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education president. Horst was unanimously elected to her new position, moving from vice president, at the July 8 board meeting. “I feel very lucky to take this over, following three tremendous presidents who sit at this table,” said […]

Summer of school construction

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Contractors will complete about $12.5 million in school construction work this summer. The Phase III projects include interior renovations at North Sashabaw, Andersonville, and Bailey Lake elementary schools; secure entry, interior renovations, and site work at Sashabaw Middle School; secure entry, access control, and gym floor at Clarkston […]