CLARKSTON — Thanks to city DPW staffers Jimi Turner and Carson Danis, a swan was recently rescued from Main Street, “adding to an already impressive list of animal rescues,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith.“Swans, as we all know, can be very aggressive, even costing well-meaning people a digit or two, but Jimi and Carson […]
Everest Collegiate High School has announced its Class of 2028 merit scholarship recipients. The school offers the scholarship for incoming freshman students who have demonstrated excellence on their High School Placement Test. Scoring in the 99th percentile, with a gold scholarship of $2,000 per year, is Christian Abraham, pictured left, while scoring in the 95th […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), which is contracted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, has released tips for families and individuals to manage stress or anxiety during extreme weather and cold temperatures that we typically get this time of year in Michigan.Severe weather can disrupt lives in significant […]
Rhianna Hensler, of Clarkston and a senior at the University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Ind.), earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2023 semester, achieving a 4.0 GPA.Hensler is also a member of the university’s swim team. Courtney Farrugia (Exercise Science), Mae Norman (Finance), and Angelena Perry (Business Administration), all of Clarkston, have been […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — A total of 14 new school buses for Clarkston Community Schools was approved unanimously for purchase at the Jan. 22 board of education meeting.The buses will be purchased from Hoekstra Transportation in the amount of $2,012,318.Wes Goodman, executive director of operations for CCS, was asked at the […]
Six Everest Collegiate juniors attended the first CHSL St. Sebastian’s Day recently. The day, hosted at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, was an opportunity for prayer, fellowship, and reflection on sports as a vehicle for evangelization. Mountaineers enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with athletes from across the Catholic League. Everest alumnus, Fr. Jeremy […]
If you grew up in the 1980s like me, then odds are Hulk Hogan was a part of your childhood, if in name only.Everyone knew that name in the 1980s. The Hulkster was everywhere – posters, notebooks, lunch boxes, newspaper ads, you name it. Mostly, he was on your TV.In my opinion, and I suspect […]
Dear Editor,A big thank you to the Clarkston News and a special thanks to Matt Mackinder.Matt diligently drops off a class set of newspapers every week to my Current Events class at Clarkston High School.This is the only “real” paper that my students get to use as part of their curriculum. I am surprised that […]
State Rep. Mike Harris hosted Laura Moreau, supervisor of Springfield Township, as his guest at the governor’s annual state of the state address in Lansing last Wednesday. Pictured from left are Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, Harris, Moreau, and House Republican Leader Matt Hall. Harris represents the 52nd House District, which includes Clarkston, Independence Township, […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During a lengthy presentation to the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education at the Jan. 22 meeting, upgrades and ideas for improved safety measures across the district were presented to the board by four CCS employees.“This is a critical element, job No. 1 in everything we do […]