On March 22-23, the Clarkston High School Interact Club, an extension of the Clarkston Rotary Club, put on a bake sale during the school days to raise money for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, taking in more than $900 when all was said and done. Over the course of two days, the high schoolers made […]
Former Everest student Dr. Kennedy (Quirk) Paron returned to her alma mater at the end of March to participate in Reading Month by taking time to read a book she authored to early elementary students. Dr. Paron is a doctor in behavioral health who works with the pediatric population. Her book, “Kindly the Kangaroo Goes […]
My name is Kellen Flint. I am a senior at Clarkston High School and someone who loves to travel the world. Last year, I was given the amazing opportunity to work with the Rotary Club here in Clarkston to go on an exchange. I had never done one of these before or much less traveled […]
It finally feels like spring here in Michigan! With less than a month to go, it’s a great time to get outside and walk and jog. It’s also a great time to register the 16th Annual Angels’ Place Race, scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m., St Daniel Church, Clarkston. The Angels’ Place Race Committee […]
Upcoming pet wellness clinics will be held locally. May 6 – Waterford Oaks County Park, Paradise Pavilion; May 13 – Orion Oaks Dog Park; May 20 – Independence Oaks County Park, Pine Grove Pavilion All times 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For pet safety, bring dogs on a short leash with snug collar or harness, […]
Planning some international travel this summer? Need a passport? The Clarkston Post Office, 5799 South Main Street, is holding a passport fair on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 pm. No appointment needed. For information and required documents for a passport, visit travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html
FBI agents raided an Independence Township residence the morning of April 12 in the area of Sashabaw and Maybee roads. According to published reports, the FBI Detroit’s Oakland County Resident Agency executed the search warrant, but the supporting affidavit is sealed per court order. No other information was available as of press time.
The National Day of Prayer is May 4, and the Clarkston community will be having a breakfast and program to celebrate the day from 7:15-9 a.m. at Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road. Tickets for the event are $15 and are on sale at area churches as well as the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce, […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As the “green” movement has gained steam in recent years, finding ways to protect the environment has become commonplace in many businesses. This is also true for burials, where natural/green burials are being offered through many funeral homes and cemeteries. Locally, The Preserve at All Saints in Waterford offers […]
The Southeastern Michigan Wind Ensemble (SEMWE) will present ‘Tributes’ on May 7 at 3 p.m. in the Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, and a few recognizable faces from Clarkston’s past and present will be heavily involved. Conducted by former Clarkston Director of Bands Cliff Chapman, who served Clarkston for 27 […]