Hamlet II with CVP

Hamlet II with CVP

Cyrano Jones’ Hamlet discusses a new view on life with the ghost, played by James Hoxsey. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Village Players’ Hamlet II by Sam Bobrick, a loose retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy as a comedy, continues May 13-15 and 19- 21. The shows are at Depot Theater, 4861 White Lake Road. Call […]

KEISER’S ROLE: Happy Mother’s Day Mama

In honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday the People Poll question this week is “What’s the best advice your mother ever gave you?” While asking this question it got me thinking about my own mother and just what a special lady she is to not only me but to our family. I have to be […]

CAYA honors youth

Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) recognized 102 kids at their annual youth recognition ceremony on April 28 at Clarkston United Methodist Church. Kids were honored for taking on leadership roles in and outside their classrooms, whether it was befriending a new classmate and showing them around the school or starting a non-profit to help others […]

All welcome at Prism Club

BY MARY MCKILLOP Clarkston News Student Writer The Prism Club at Clarkston High School had their first meeting on April 19, but it has been a long time in the making. The club was started by senior Hannah Wilson, junior Daniel Ephlin, and sophomore Lorraine Walsh. It was created to offer LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]

Students honored

Students honored

Clarkston Area Optimist Club honored several students in grades 6-12 with Outstanding Student Citizen Awards: Sashabaw Middle School student Savannah Walker; Clarkston Junior High School student Abbey Tolmie; Hannah Diffenderfer, Renaissance High School student; Sarah Stafford, Everest Collegiate High School student; and Clarkston High School senior Mitchel Thompson. “These awards are very special, very close […]

Club Create

Club Create

Every third Monday of the month, adults with disabilities from throughout northern Oakland County come to Clarkston to express themselves through art. Picasso’s Grapevine hosts the Club Create Clarkston at its 12 South Main Street studio. Founders of the club include Leanna Haun, owner of Picasso’s Grapevine; Robert and Sue White, Parent Alliance Of Metro […]

Anime fans raise funds for Flint

Rhys Jahn of Clarkston went up north to Flint with her dad Derek Jahn to meet anime voice actor Bryce Papenbrook at Anime Flint Celebration, April 23. She cosplayed as Touka Kirishima, whose alias is “Rabbit,” from the anime show “Tokyo Ghoul,” during the event at the University of Michigan-Flint Northbank Center. Attendees spent time […]

White Cane sale

White Cane sale

Dan Wung of the Clarkston Area Lions Club raises funds on Main Street, April 29, during the Lions’ annual White Cane Week. Donations will support Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Lions Bear Lake Camp for Physically Challenged Youth in Lapeer, Penrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, Beaumont Silent Children Fund, District 11A2 […]

Teacher recognized for excellence

Teacher recognized for excellence

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Faye Valtadoros won the lottery, taking home a $500 cash prize and $500 classroom grant. She didn’t have to buy a ticket – the Japanese teacher for Clarkston Community Schools just needed a nomination for an Excellence in Teaching Award. “I got an email one day saying I was […]

PHIL IN THE BLANK: Hamlet-ing it up

This month went fast. I’ve been busy with the Clarkston Village Players, preparing for opening night of Hamlet II next Friday. We’ve had our share of challenges, including springtime maladies having their way with the cast over the past few weeks. We have a new Ophelia. The original actress fell ill and unfortunately had to […]