Daniel Rush, 69

Daniel Edward Rush, of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Rush. Daniel was born in Pontiac on Oct. 26, 1953 to his father, the late Edward Rush, and his mother, Jean Rush, of Clarkston. Daniel was a […]

Orion Sporting Weekend

Orion Sporting Weekend

Don’t miss an exceptional opportunity to learn about and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle during the Orion Sporting Weekend event at Bald Mountain Shooting Range in Lake Orion. Bald Mountain Shooting Range is located just a few miles off of M-24 on Kern Road in the Bald Mountain Recreation Area. This event will run July 21-23 […]

College achievements

Carter Smith, of Clarkston, was named to the Dean’s list at Miami (Ohio) University for the 2023 spring semester. Miami students who are ranked in the top 20 percent of undergraduate students within their division for the spring semester 2023 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Smith is earning a B.S. […]

Air show at Flint Bishop airport June 24, 25

Air show at Flint Bishop airport June 24, 25

Flint Bishop Airport has announced the lineup of performers and vendors for Wings Over Flint. The first air show at Flint Bishop in more than 30 years will take center stage in just a few weeks on June 24-25. “After a long absence from performing in the Flint area, aviators are excited to return to […]

Moving up to first grade

Moving up to first grade

On June 2, the future Everest Class of 2035 participated in their kindergarten graduation ceremonies, recognizing their growth and achievements throughout the year. They have worked hard on reading, math, growing in virtue, and so many other areas. After the ceremony, the class released balloons in the courtyard, below, which they will do again when […]

New business

New business

Owner Lisa Humphrey does the ceremonial honors for the Northern Roots Wellness and Coaching ribbon cutting, held June 7 at the business’ location at 21 N. Main Street. Photo: Matt Mackinder

Scholarship for 2023 Clarkston graduate

Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Michigan and nationwide, has awarded 38 residents with scholarships as part of its Education Success Program. One of the winners this year is Clarkston’s Keira Moore, a recent 2023 graduate and Teacher Cadet. Recipients will receive up to $10,000 a year to cover education […]

Clarkston grad authors first children’s book, sparks curiosity

Clarkston grad authors first children’s book, sparks curiosity

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Jenna Dempsey said she has always loved to write. And she did just that in her journal, writing poetry and in a previous advertising job where she developed brand campaigns and wrote copy for brands like Ford, Canon, U.S. Bank and Pure Michigan. Now, the Clarkston native and current […]

Giving back

Giving back

Max Broock and Real Estate One agents in Clarkston present a check for $491.25 to Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy Board President Emily Duthinh (middle, in blue short) on June 7. The agents recently held a euchre tournament at their office at 31 S. Main Street and a document shred event in the Depot Road parking […]

Soothing tunes for Eagle Scout project

Soothing tunes for Eagle Scout project

By Brandon Kathman Special to the Clarkston News Young musician and prospective Eagle Scout Kieron Holloway is making history, recording a therapeutic album for his final service project in what may be a first for the Scouting movement. “The Eagle Project represents one of the final challenges for youth seeking Scouting’s highest honor, the rank […]

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