William Raines, of Clarkston, was honored by Kettering University as a summa cum laude graduate during its 2024 Honors Banquet, June 14. Raines received a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science during Kettering’s 2024 commencement ceremony on June 15 at the historic Atwood Stadium.Summa cum laude students earned a grade point average of 3.90 or higher. […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999Independence planning tool to help schools: A proposal to inform Clarkston schools about new residential developments and rezonings in Independence Township was adopted by the Board of Trustees at the July 6 meeting. The proposal, pitched by trustee Neil Wallace, would include the projected number of […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Dan Fife Field House at Clarkston High School was filled with the sound of basketballs bouncing off the court and whistles as over 200 young athletes took over the court to play the sport.The athletes were part of four camps – Fife Basketball Camp, for boys entering […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — First grader Theo McGee grabbed two pieces for his game board he was making during Camp Invention at Clarkston Community Education, July 10.“I still have to add a few things,” he said, as he shared his vision for the game board he was making in the In the […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Girls Varsity Tennis had many reasons to celebrate the spring season. They reached their goal as state champions and head coach Mary Jo Colonna was named Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association Division 1 Coach of the Year.“It’s such an honor,” said Colonna. “Not many women get […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston High School’s Team RUSH 27 Robotics showed young students in the community STEM is fun through five camps this summer.The newest camp added this summer was RUSH Drone Camp for those entering grades 5-9.“It is really awesome,” said Finn Berard, a senior on Team RUSH 27, before […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writerwprice@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids were busy with activity at the Pond, the soccer and lacrosse stadium behind Clarkston High School, on June 17-20, for the lacrosse camps.“Everyone is having fun,” said Brian Kaminskas, head coach for Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse. “Everyone is learning a little bit.”Three lacrosse camps were held for […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999Foyteck back as school board president: A new slate of officers were elected to the Clarkston School Board on Monday night. In a 4-3 vote, Karen Foyteck resumed the president’s spot, which she lost the previous year to Kurt Shanks by the same margin.How ‘bout a […]
Mitchell Lowney was inducted into the Catholic High School League Hall of Fame at their annual hall of fame banquet on June 10.Lowney is a 2019 graduate of Clarkston Everest Collegiate. During his years at EC, Mitch helped lead the Mountaineers to two state championship golf titles and four consecutive regional titles, and three CHSL […]
25 years ago – 1999Everyone loves a parade!: An early morning rainstorm didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of parade onlookers on Saturday, July 3. The Independence Township Fire Department, which sponsored the parade, estimated over 11,000 people were in attendance. There were over 100 entries in the 1999 parade with award honors going to Clarkston Free […]