Dear Editor, School board member and other elected offices will be up for election in a little more than a year from now, and The Clarkston News will play an integral role in educating voters about the candidates. Of course, most candidates aim to portray the most positive image possible during their campaigns, but too […]
Dear Editor, I’ve been reading with some interest the letters you have published on Critical Race Theory. This is an important discussion in our communities, so we should stick with the facts and not allow it to get too political. In truth, CRT does not have roots in Marxism. Why is Marx always the boogeyman? […]
Dear Editor, The Angels’ Place Race Planning Committee would like to thank all of our participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for another successful race! With your help, we raised nearly $29,000! All proceeds will benefit Angels’ Place, which helps those with developmental disabilities in the community. We are planning our 15th Annual Angels’ Place “On-Site” […]
Dear Editor, (In response to the June 30 Clarkston News article “Critical Race Theory not part of Clarkston schools’ curriculum.”) You likely noticed that while they (members of the Clarkston Education Association who are the local affiliates of the National Education Association that recently backed Critical Race Theory) claim CRT is not being taught by […]
Dear Editor, This letter is really to the Independence Township firemen. So many thank yous for the beautiful, thoughtful, loving memorial service you created last week for Chief Gar Wilson. He was such an incredible man who gave us his all – his time, his help his love and concern, and birth of our Depot […]
Dear Editor, Last year due to capacity restrictions placed on restaurants due to the COVID pandemic, the Union Joints restaurant group received approval to expand their capacity by utilizing approximately 50 percent on East Church Street. Even though most of the restrictions have been or will be eliminated, Honcho still has the street blocked off and filled […]
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 […]
By Adrian Schirr Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder that’s caused by high blood sugar. It is a dangerous disease that can lead to many other health conditions when it’s not managed properly. This includes kidney disease, blindness, leg and foot amputations, nerve damage and even death. While it affects many adults, the elderly are high […]
Dear Editor, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is receiving mixed reviews from the public and legislature recently on her performance across the state. During the recent pandemic, everyone understood the need to restrict branch hours and reduce services. They supported the Secretary’s decision to eliminate waiting rooms in branches, postpone certain non-essential services, and require […]