Springfield Township is in need of a new supervisor ? Mike Trout, elected township supervisor in 2008, emailed a resignation letter to board officials and members of the community, Tuesday morning. ‘I wanted to let you know that I have accepted a position with the State of Michigan and will therefore be formally tendering my […]
Sault Ste. Marie of 1943 forms the backdrop for Dead Lock, the newest novel by B. David Warner of Clarkston. In the story, newspaper reporter Kate Brennan investigates a murder in Sault Ste. Marie and runs into a Nazi plot to destroy the locks. Nazis at the Soo may be fictional, but the setting itself […]
For their Bronze Award project, Junior Girl Scout Troop 13372 had to come up with a new way to help people in need. Their idea: pillows. “Pillows are comforting,” said scout Corinne Graunstadt. “If you’re in trouble, you want something comfortable, something nice.” Graunstadt and fellow scouts Marianna Angelosanto, Heather Burrum, Kelly Cousino, Chandler Deering, […]
Clarkston Chiefs’ Varsity football team needs a head coach. If they don’t find one, the team’s season may be canceled. “We’re struggling to find a volunteer to step up,” said Scott Bailey, Clarkston Chiefs Football Board president. Clarkston Chiefs includes seven teams: three freshmen, three junior varsity, and one varsity. All seven head coaches had […]
With Father’s Day coming up, Michigan Institute of Urology of Independence Township offers men and those who love them a chance to run for their health. The institute host the third annual MIU Run for the Ribbon on Father’s Day, June 19, 8 a.m., at the Detroit Zoo. The 5K walk/run is to build awareness […]
Katherine Lamay, this year’s Clarkston Teacher of the Year, joined the district after a summer helping out with SCAMP. “I saw great things in Clarkston and wanted to be a part of them,” said Lamay, Clarkston Junior High School special education teacher. “I couldn’t ask for a better place to work.” The Clarkston Foundation sponsors […]
When Shaina Seng of Independence Township signed a contract with Ford Models in Chicago two years ago, her career prospects were looking up. She had a few challenges to overcome ? one was high school. She still had a couple years left to finish. “I’ve been back and forth, commuting,” said Seng, 17, Clarkston High […]
U.S. Marine Pvt. Nickolas Johnson celebrated his graduation from Boot Camp last month with a sizable contingent of family from Clarkston. Assigned to Marine Echo Company Second Recruit Training Battalion Platoon 2034 at Parris Island, Johnson graduated May 6. His father Brent Johnson, grandparents Douglas and Brenda Alexander and Ed and Gloria Johnson, his mother […]
Good turnout at the American Legion Post 63’s Memorial Day ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery ? it was nice and sunny for a change. Excellent work by organizers and participants. I liked the flyover by two A-10 jet fighters. I suppose they had a route, to ‘hit? as many Memorial Day ceremonies as possible. They probably […]
For Chloe Smiley of Clarkston, accepting this year’s Community Award for Youth of the Year was a family affair. She was joined at the 26th Annual Community Awards Breakfast, May 19 at Clarkston Community Church, by her parents Jean and Jim Smiley, her sister Calleja, and grandparents Clifford and Dolores Smart. ‘I’m very proud of […]