Clarkston artist Margret Grace McDermott is among five artists vying for the top spot in the 2017 MI Great Artist online competition and a share of more than $16,000 in cash and prizes. McDermott’s 24-by-18-inch oil on panel and linen piece is titled “Tête-à-Tête: Champagne and Roses.” The MI Great Artist winner will receive a […]
Christian Bodenmiller, with his fiancee Mikela Beelen, made a killing off Bitcoin. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When Christian Bodenmiller of Clarkston invested in Bitcoin in 2011, he spent about $120 on 300 of the cryptocurrency, about $2.50 each. “I thought that was expensive at the time,” said Bodenmiller, 23. […]
The United States of America is a nation blessed by God. Throughout history, there has never been a people as blessed as we are. Although one could look at other nations and civilizations from the past and see greater accomplishments, the modern times have provided the setting where not only can we be a great […]
Cub Scout Pack 163 in Clarkston held their annual fall campout last weekend at the Holly State Recreation Area. Close to four dozen scouts and their parents arrived Friday evening at the park’s organizational campground, where co-pack leaders, Adam Anderson and David Harpster, had a spaghetti dinner prepared. Scouts experienced the basics of camping—from setting […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Disaster Relief at Work (D.R.A.W.) is helping those hit by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey get back on their feet and invite you to join them this Saturday for the first Bucket Run 5K. Held at Fort Clarkston, 7127 Dixie Highway, all proceeds go to D.R.A.W. Executive […]
Despite the good weather we’ve been having of late, summer has definitely turned the heat down, showing we are indeed on our way to the brisk season of autumn. Michigan is one of the best places to be during this season; the state abounds with ever-changing tree colors, bountiful cider and donuts, and several infamous […]
Amanda and Lauren Herndon create a piece of art with Clarkston Independence District Library. Photos by Phil Custodio Art fans enjoyed a sunny late summer weekend at Depot Park for Art in the Village, perusing rows of tents offering artwork, antiques, food, and activities.
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer The United States Marine Corps visited Everest Collegiate High School and Academy last week for Detroit Marine Week. “Once a year the Marine Corps holds a Marine Week, which is a week where we try to bridge the gap between our communities and the Corps,” said Major Alfred […]
The Clarkston Village Players’ late summer production is excellent. They’re staging the comedy satire “Underpants,” written by Carl Sternheim and adapted for the U.S. stage by Steve Martin. I wondered going in whether Martin’s humor from Saturday Night Live, “Three Amigos,” and his other stuff would come through. Yes, it does. The ending, in particular. […]
By Adrian Schirr With the new school year upon us, it’s time to revisit those bad habits we vowed to break last year. My son can’t be the only one who comes home from school exhausted and famished. It’s quite the show, really. With his backpack still strapped to his shoulders, his mission is clear: […]