Almost two dozen poets took the stage at the 10th Annual Poetry Slam at Clarkston High School, May 13. The poets represented all grade levels at the high school, including 2013 CHS alumni Trevor Torres. Poets were selected based off video submissions and printed copies of their poems, which was done so as to evaluate […]
Thomas Bullen, with his sisters Emily, at right, and Diana, at graduation from Basic Training. Emily graduated from Clarkston High School in 2010 and Diana will be graduating this year. Photo provided Thomas J. Bullen, 19, earned the 101st Airborne Division Soldier of the Year award for 2016. “Knowing I represent one of the greatest […]
When Mary Hennig heard the words of Jesus commanding people to “love one another,” she took them to heart. “There is nothing more than loving,” said the 95 year-old “We only have two rights. One is to love and the other is to forgive.” That is why if you stopped by her house off Allen […]
Staff Sgt. Jacob Urban, United States Marine Corps, prays for the military. The faithful from several Clarkston-area churches gathered together for the Annual Clarkston Area National Day of Prayer Breakfast, May 5, at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center. The theme was “Wake Up America.” Sponsoring churches were Calvary Lutheran, Clarkston Community, Clarkston United Methodist, New […]
Dr. Joe Gorz of Clarkston is Resident of the Year for Michigan. Photo by Phil Custodio Dr. Joe Gorz, Clarkston resident, earned Resident of the Year honors from the Michigan Osteopathic Association. “I was blown away. I didn’t expect it at all,” said Gorz, a third-year Family Medicine Resident at McLaren Oakland, a 328-bed primary […]
Workers install DIA artwork in Springfield Township. Photo provided Springfield Township Parks and Recreation hosts the DIA Inside/Out program in township parks. “We have eight reproductions of the great treasures from the Detroit Institute of Arts in our community,” said Kathy VanGilder. Installation was April 9. The outdoor art work will remain on display until […]
Students learned a lot about the legal system during Clarkston Area Optimist’s Respect for Law program. For one, trials aren’t like they are on television. “It’s definitely a lot less dramatic than on TV,” said Kendall Hime, eighth grade student. “Lawyers ask a lot more questions.” “There’s more yelling on TV,” said Marco Pacifico, ninth […]
One more weekend of me playing a ghost-hunting 12th century Danish soldier in a 20th century U.S. Army uniform, in Clarkston Village Players’ comedy production of Hamlet II. My has the time flied. My first time performing in any theater production, I still get nervous before each show, waiting in the wings in the dark […]
An overcast sky and on-and-off rain drops didn’t keep the large crowd from a day of fun at Clintonwood Park last Saturday. Parent along with their little ones enjoyed the Ryan Kennedy Kids Day at the Park put on by Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors. It included the popular Kid’s Only Garage Sale, variety […]
His nickname might be “Grumpy,” but don’t let that fool you. Behind his tough exterior, longtime custodian Dale Hamilton is a Teddy Bear at heart. “He’s a goofball and everybody knows it,” said his oldest daughter, Karrie Jolly. “He’s the biggest jokester and biggest prankster. If he teases you, it means he likes you.” Friends […]