This year, as a part of Everest’s expanded elective offerings, the school has worked together with FANUC to provide students in Robotics III with access to industry-level robots in Everest’s new innovations lab.EC teachers Jeffrey Stencel, Matthew Mileski, and Nghiem Nguyen attended FANUC academy in August to learn more about the robots.FANUC is a Japanese […]
It was a night to remember for the CHS Madrigals, opening for Loverboy and Foreigner at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Aug. 30. The group performed Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” and ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky” and even met some band members. Photo: Kelly Allen/CCS
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor On Aug. 31 at the Karmanos Cancer Institute inside McLaren Clarkston, McLaren Oakland, Project SEARCH, and Clarkston Community Schools announced a collaboration to open a student Project SEARCH site at McLaren Clarkston that will be a benefit to the local community.Project SEARCH is a nationwide initiative dedicated to providing young […]
The Aug. 30, 2023 Clarkston News article about Village of Clarkston sidewalk repairs is almost exactly the same as in the city manager’s August 28 report to the city council.The problem with both is that I have yet to see any documentation of where the 301 broken or heaved sidewalks are and what criteria was […]
Ever wanted to try archery? Learn the basics and have fun during two upcoming programs – Archery 101 and Monster Mayhem – at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road.Monster Mayhem is 5:30-7 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 15. This is a general archery program where instruction is provided as participants take shots at 3D zombies […]
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown is sounding the alarm about misleading mailings received by area residents under the guise of representing Oakland County and tax collection offices.According to a recent press release, over the past several weeks, numerous area residents contacted the Oakland County Register of Deeds office after receiving a postcard through […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor After five years playing NCAA Division I hockey at Michigan State University and a taste of the pro game at the end of the 2021-22 season, Clarkston native Mitch Lewandowski is ready for his first full season in the pro ranks.Over the summer, Lewandowski signed a contract with the ECHL’s […]
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is now offering free well water testing for homeowners of private wells.The test will check for harmful substances in the water, such as bacteria, nitrates, and some metals, such as arsenic.For more info, visit Michigan.gov/EGLEPrivateWells.
By Jim NewellSpecial to the Clarkston News Creatures will crawl forth from every tomb in Lake Orion on Sept. 16 when the zombie horde prowls the streets of the Village of Lake Orion in search of nourishment.The 10th annual Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume Zombie Walk and Poker Run begins at 8 p.m. Any ghoul […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor The popular Art in the Village event is coming up Sept. 16-17 with its 51st edition at downtown Clarkston’s Depot Park.More than 80 artisans, dealers in vintage goods, and marketplace vendors will be set up along with a food court, live music and children’s activities.The free event is sponsored by […]