Sixteen students from Faye Valtadoros’ Japanese class at Clarkston High School will be boarding a plane on Saturday headed for Japan where they will be staying the next two weeks. “We have a sister school in Chiba, Japan,” Valtadoros said. “I’ve been here 10 years and we’ve had the program even before that, so I […]
The township approved $50,000 for gravel to supplement county road repairs. Independence Township Board voted 6-1 to approve the purchase. Trustee David Lohmeier was the lone “no” vote. “I don’t like the condition of our roads, but we don’t collect taxes (at the township) to maintain the roads. It’s not our responsibility to do the […]
Clarkston Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock chats with Jonah Robbins while strolling down the sidewalk. Second graders from Clarkston Elementary enjoyed the annual history tour of downtown Clarkston on Friday, June 3. The tour included stops at historical landmarks such as the Clarkston United Methodist Church, The Clarkston News, Clarkston Union, Wilson residence, Roeser […]
Clarkston High School’s robotics team, Team RUSH 27, celebrated being the number one team in the state one last time, as they ended the year with an awards ceremony on June 9. The ceremony included various awards for sponsors, mentors, parents, and students. Diana Marsala was named “Most Valuable Student,” Most Valuable Junior Students were […]
In light of the recent shooting attack in Orlando, I was reminded of the first real event in my life where I saw the world as “dark” and mankind losing their “moral compass.” I was 15 years-old and in the eighth grade when I heard that Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High […]
Independence Township got great reviews from auditors Joe Heffernan and Chrystal Simpson at Plante Moran for the 2015 fiscal year audit. “An unmodified or a clean opinion on the financial statements,” Simpson told the township board at the May 24 board meeting. “That’s the highest level of assurance we can provide.” Trustee David Lohmeier said […]
A crowd gathered at Clarkston Community Church at 7:30 a.m. to celebrate 31 years of Clarkston Community Awards and to honor this year’s recipients. Each recipient or group chosen were given a nomination by a person in the community and ultimately chosen by the Awards Selection Committee and Community Awards Committee. Owner of Picasso’s Grapevine […]
Six homes will be featured on this year’s SCAMP Home Tour, one of which is the newly purchased house of Emily Ford and Patrick Fitzgerald, located on E. Washington Street. The home tour is Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. The tour weekend begins Saturday with the Patrons’ Evening, which includes a tour of […]
With mild winter weather, ticks could be more prevalent this summer, which is why local doctors and veterinarians are urging residents to watch out while outside. “I think if you’re outside and you’re going in the woods or tall grass, you should screen yourself for ticks,” said Dr. Tim O’Neill of the Clarkston Medical Group. […]
Spring was in the air last Thursday as patrons came out to support the Clarkston Rotary Club at the annual Spring Wine Tasting, which feature Michigan wines. Wineries included Bel Lango out of Cedar, Black Star Farms from Sutton Bay, Laurentide, Lake Leelanau, Mari Vinyards, Hawthorne Vinyards and Chateau Chantal from Traverse City. Clarkston Rotary […]