As our team put together today’s Progress Edition — the largest in recent history — we had the opportunity to talk with many business owners and managers around Northern Oakland County about the definition and idea of Progress. For many businesses, their owners and employees, Progress in 2023 means a return to normal. For others […]
The annual International Thespian Society induction for Everest’s Troup 8546 took place on March 9. Three new members were inducted: Maria Saad, Kathleen Thibodeau, and Demarco Valentino. Several students performed, including an act from the upcoming spring production “Cinderella.” Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli
Clarkston High School’s Business Professionals of America chapter went to the state competition March 9-12 in Grand Rapids, qualifying eight students for the national competition at the end of April in Anaheim, Calif. At states, Anjali Issac was first in Economic Research Individual, Reagan Hakala second in Financial Analyst Team and fourth in Prepared Speech, […]
TOP PHOTO: Clarkston Cereset owner Carrie Weidenbach cuts the ceremonial ribbon on Feb. 1 for her business, located at 5649 Sashabaw Road. Photos: Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
Scouting is back in Oakland County. Moreover, it never left, not even during the pandemic. Our local Pontiac-Manito District is the fastest growing in Michigan, perhaps even the Midwest, welcoming more than 400 new youth just last year. We are tremendously proud; we are excited for the future; but most importantly, we know that Scouting […]
Has anyone else noticed the recent Clarkston ponds miracle? Ever since the late February Lake Improvement Board for Clarkston Mill Ponds met for public comment, and a plan to expend public funds toward acquiring the pond dam was approved, a miracle has occurred. I was skeptical about Mayor Haven’s assurance that the chance for taxpayers […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Julie Meredith blinked and 25 years went by. The director of the Clarkston Independence District Library (CIDL), Meredith celebrated her 17th year in that role this month and her 25th overall working in the business. Meredith, a Clarkston native, was the CIDL’s teen services librarian from 1998-2004 before taking […]
Girl Scout Troop 77514 at Andersonville Elementary is taking up a stuffed animal collection, collecting brand-new stuffed animals for children in hospitals. The troop is working on collecting at a couple other elementary schools in the district. The Rainbow Connection organization out of Rochester will distribute the animals to children for the troop. Drop off […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor After not gaining reelection to the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education in last November’s election, Greg Need is back on the board as a trustee after being appointed by the board on March 22. Need fills the vacancy left by former board trustee Andrea Catalina, who stepped down […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor For the month of April, expect to see blue pinwheels across the Clarkston community. Clarkston Area Youth Assistance’s “Pinwheels For Prevention” initiative takes over as the organization looks to bring heightened attention to positivity and overcoming adversity, especially among the area’s youth. Last Tuesday, CAYA kicked off pinwheel month […]