BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Clarkston grad Chris Haag and his wife Sophie George ran into a familiar sight in Mexico, during their hemisphere crossing bike trip. “Clarkston has a funny connection with Mexico City,” said Haag in an email from the road, approaching El Salvador in their years long trip from Alaska to […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Independence Oaks for a photo story that ran in last week’s edition of The Clarkston News. And while the park was lots of grays and browns, there were some signs of green. Yes, while the calendar tells us spring […]
Second in a series on a pillar of the community, Mel Vaara, as he remembers more than a half century of Clarkston history, and looks to the future. BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer As someone who spent a lifetime in Clarkston Community Schools as a teacher and educator, Mel Vaara saw several generations […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer The father-daughter bond between Mike and Grace Peterson will be on display May 18 as the two will perform a vocal recital at the Clarkston United Methodist Church. The recital starts at 3 p.m. and admission is free. “I feel like it’s going to be a difficult day […]
By Superintendent Shawn Ryan Spring is a time of renewal and revitalization! By all accounts, our recent “Well-Being Spring Break,” which guaranteed no homework for students and no tests on their first day back, served that purpose. When students and staff are rested and ready, they’re unstoppable! In fact, our district’s mission is to “create […]
Jamie Ruthenberg created Miles the rabbit for her children’s book series, which she writes, illustrates, and reviews on her Youtube channel. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Author Jamie Ruthenberg of Clarkston is racking up thousands of views online on her new YouTube channel, “Jamie’s Book and a Bite.” “My daughter […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The Clarkston Area Optimists Club honored three Outstanding Student Citizens, Jesse Hayduk of North Sashabaw Elementary School, Kennedy Bailey of Bailey Lake Elementary, and Cece Schemmel of Pine Knob Elementary. Jesse Hayduk said he works hard in school because it’s best for his future, and he most likes whatever […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Actress Julianne Moore is on the silver screen as a free-spirited divorcee in Gloria Bell, with a nationwide release of March 22. Clarkston native Shea Kammer was on set through the filming. Kammer, a 1993 Clarkston High School graduate, was line producer on the film. “I am […]
The pile of drugs on the table at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office presented a daunting and sad display for Sheriff Michael Bouchard’s press conference last week. One-and-a-half kilos of cocaine, which is about three-and-a-third pounds, 1,022 grams of heroin and fentanyl mix, 37 grams pure fentanyl, 600 grams of cutting agents, and 20 pounds […]
Theresa Suran of Clarkston, who attends Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast in Pontiac, won a $2,500 scholarship from Oakland Schools’ Scholarships for Success program. Suran, who is focusing on Cosmetology, was one of 29 Career Technical Education (CTE) students from across Oakland County honored at their annual Recognition Breakfast. “The 29 students recognized today aren’t […]