At full power, Jacob Burns of Independence Township launches from Whipple Lake like an armorless Iron Man, supported on jets of water from his boots. For about 30 feet ? that’s about the length of the hose connecting the 12-year-old extreme sportsman to his father’s jet ski. “It’s the next thing,” said Jason Burns, Jacob’s […]
As experts consider what impact violent video games may have had in the recent shooting death of an 87-year-old Louisiana woman by an 8-year-old gamer, Jon Richey of Independence Township sees plenty of problems associated with them. Several clients of the Clarkston-base counselor are dealing with video game addiction, he said. “It’s similar to other […]
American troops are still serving overseas, and Crystal Cockerham of Clarkston is working to make sure they’re taken care of. “Anything we can do to help is great,” said Cockerham, who is collecting supplies for troops in Afghanistan. “I want to do this until they come home.” Jack Jones, who is best friends with Cockerham’s […]
Monarch butterflies need people’s help now more than ever. Debbie Jackson of Springfield Township and other conservationists can show you how. “I’m doing this to raise public awareness of their population decline,” said Jackson, Monarch Watch conservation specialist who is helping to plan the Monarch Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Shiawassee […]
My training for the Back Roads Half Marathon continues. I’m running twice a week, up to four miles each. This includes Wednesday runs in Clarkston after work, starting at the office at 5 S. Main Street about 4:30 p.m., if anyone would like to join in. I’ve been taking advantage of Clarkston’s safety paths and […]
When first-time author Martha Swanson of Clarkston decided who her main characters should be, she found inspiration in furry friends Milly and Roxy, frolicking at her feet. Milly, a 2-year-old Australian shepherd mixed breed, is owned by Swanson’s daughter Chloe, a Sashabaw Middle School student. Roxy, a 1-year-old miniature Australian shepherd, is owned by her […]
Local businessmen Kevin Yousif, John Dean, Michael Holycross were at a conference earlier this summer when conversation turned to the United States Marine Corps. Dean, a Marine veteran, said there was a problem. Marine Recruitment Detroit, where he has volunteered to help out for the last 30 years, put its annual Marine Corps birthday ball […]
With high school completed, Clarkston graduates Dylan Holtslag and Nick Bernardi are taking a break from school to travel the country. On foot. ‘People used to do this a lot ? it’s a historical thing,? said Holtslag, 18. ‘Woody Guthrie, that’s what they did. It’s a way to experience seeing the country in a different […]
Clarkston High School students’ proficiency scores are up slightly compared to last year in math, social studies, and writing. They remain the same in reading and science. “We are pleased to see our students’ achievement increase,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “Our administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, and students work very hard to achieve at […]
Oakland County Sportsmen’s Archery Club invites archers of all ages and skill levels to its 40th annual Bowhunter Jamboree, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 10, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 11, at the club, 4770 Waterford Road. The event will include dozens of 3D targets, moving and spinning novelty targets, long-distance shots, and other challenges on […]