BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston local Joanne Leddy grew up in a family of engineers and car buffs. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech University, she was instantly drawn to a career in automotive design. Now, some 30 years later, Leddy is an infotainment program manager at General Motors. […]
Clarkston High School Principal Gary Kaul in the Dan Fife Fieldhouse with seniors as the Class of 2021 prepares for their Senior Walk in the school. Photo by LKPhotography The Clarkston High School Class of 2021 took part in the annual Senior Walk, May 25. The seniors picked up their caps and gowns in the […]
Roadwork, Part 1 Eston Road from Clarkston Road to Algonquin Boulevard in Independence Township will close from June 1 through late July for culvert removal and replacement. The road will completely close to traffic just north of Alamo Avenue. Residential traffic will have access north and south of Alamo Avenue during the culvert work. The […]
Dear Editor, In a difficult year, thank you to our inspiring children, youth, educators, and administrators! The 2021 Clarkston Area Assistance (CAYA) Youth Recognition Program recognized and celebrated 66 Clarkston-area children and youth, from Young Fives to grade 12 for working on their own well-being (personal growth) and/or for demonstrating their concern for the well-being […]
Dear Editor, The CHS Senior Celebrations Committee would like to extend a huge thank you to members of our business community and school families who helped to make our Class of 2021 Enhanced Senior Picnic a great success! Our school families (both senior and underclass) stepped up, not only with incredible donations, but by volunteering […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! You have taken your final tests, received your caps and gowns and taken the final walk in your high schools. I will say it was nice to see smiling faces at the Clarkston High School Senior Funcheon, May 21. It was nice to see smiles. The masks were down […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Despite protests, redistricting approved” Taking up what it had put off for a year, the Clarkston Board of Education voted 6-1 to send some students to different elementary schools in the fall which included Andersonville and Springfield Plains elementaries. “How does it feel to drive […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves jumped right back to it after the holiday weekend, taking on Midland in the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Lacrosse Region 8 Final on Tuesday. The team had a peek at their opponents as Midland defeated Grand Blanc in the regional semifinal, 22-7. “They looked fast,” […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Varsity Baseball finished the regular season with a 1-1 split over Grand Blanc, May25. “It was senior day and it was nice to honor our 11 seniors in between games,” said Addison Turk, head coach. “Both games we competed well.” The Wolves opened with a 6-4 […]
Clarkston Varsity Golf competed in the Grand Blanc/OLSM/Top50JrTour Invtational at Spring Meadows Country Club, May 24. Kaiden Rose finished in 18th place, hitting 78 for the day. The Wolves finished in ninth place with 331 with Christian Walk finishing with 82; Drew Parillo, 84; and Jack Spring, 87. The Wolves competed MHSAA Boys Golf Regional […]