Building Brands: How to win at business and Bingo

There is a resort in Key West Fla. that we love to stay at for many reasons, one being that at 1 p.m. each day guests gather at the pool for a few rounds of Bingo. Anyone who’s been to Key West may question why, with all of the amazing things to do on the […]

New CCS Board president

New CCS Board president

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor At the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting on July 10, the board appointed the leadership positions for the 2023-24 school year. Greg Need was named the new president, taking over for Kelli Horst, while Elizabeth Egan, Stefanie Crane, and Cheryl McGinnis will continue in their roles as […]

Book sale

The Friends of the Clarkston Independence District Library will be holding a children’s used book sale next Monday, July 24, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in the CIDL parking lot, 6495 Clarkston Road. Many books at the sale are $1 and under. For more information, call 248-625-2212.

Optifest

The Clarkston Area Optimist Club is hosting Back to School Optifest on Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., from Renaissance High School, 6558 Waldon Road. No admission fee, and the event will feature DJ entertainment, a bicycle safety clinic, games, bounce houses, hot dogs and brats, and a pie eating contest. For more information, visit ClarkstonOptimists.org.

Students chime in on getting news

Students chime in on getting news

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor With the internet and social media being what they are when it comes to disseminating news to readers and subscribers, print media still serves a major role in that realm, according to a handful of Clarkston High School students that took Brooke Davis’ Current Events class in the second […]

Rudy’s plans coming along

Rudy’s plans coming along

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When Rudy’s Market closed in Sept. 2021, plans were made at that time to have the 9 South Main location reopen in two years’ time as a restaurant. After Rudy’s owners Robert Esshaki and Chris Thomas then bought the old Clarkston News building at 5 South Main, plans were […]

Building a hands-on future

Building a hands-on future

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Summer vacation began just a bit later for Brendan Verbeke, and he was fine with that. During the week of June 19-23, Verbeke made his way to Atlanta for the Skills USA National Competition in carpentry, a week-long event involving team building activities, networking with industry professionals, and an […]

Ducks, geese off limits

Ducks, geese off limits

Visitors to the city’s Mill Pond and Depot Park are politely asked to not feed the ducks and geese. Bread and other human foods can be very harmful to their digestive system and cause other issues. “Additionally, we do not want to encourage their presence in the city, which has led to a significant increase […]

Mary Moore, 78

On July 8, 2023, the world lost a sweet, sweet beautiful soul. Mary Cathleen Moore was the most selfless, loving, and giving person to all who knew her. She went to be with the angels, but she’s always had wings. She was born in San Antonio, Tex., on May 2, 1945, to Paul and Carlene […]

Evan Tracey, 37

Evan C. Tracey, of Waterford, formerly of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2023 at the age of 37. Son of John and Sandra, brother of John “Jack” Tracey and Sean (Kara) Tracey, brother-in-law of Kerri Spangler, uncle of Ethan, Leif, Oliver, and John, and also survived by many other family members and friends. […]

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