More than 100 students were honored with Youth Recognition awards. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Area Youth Assistance recognized dozens of youth who have supported the well-being of self and others, as demonstrated in day-to-day acts of kindness, improvements in their personal growth, and unlocking their potential at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony and Dessert […]
Roger Smith of Independence Township with some of his favorite motorcycles, including a Suzuki X6 Hustler, Honda Trail 70, and Honda Trail 90. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Roger Smith’s lifelong love of motorcycles landed him a national gig as vice president of the Vintage Motor Bike Club. “I like […]
Clarkston’s Fourth of July Parade is looking for veterans, especially from World War II and the Korean War, to be part of this year’s parade. Email clarkstonparade@gmail.com or call 248-514-1729. This year’s parade theme is “Main Street USA” and the parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4, in the St. Daniel Catholic […]
The Clarkston Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Interim Superintendent Shawn Ryan as the next Superintendent of Clarkston Community Schools, pending successful contract negotiations. The school board interviewed three candidates at their meeting on Monday, May 7. Ryan has been with the district for 22 years, beginning as a guest teacher, teacher, assistant principal, principal […]
The Board of Education’s interviews of three finalists for Superintendent of Schools will be on Monday, May 7, starting at 5 p.m. All are invited to attend the interviews at the Clarkston Community Schools Board Room, 6389 Clarkston Road, and will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Board of Education. 5-5:50 p.m., Pamela Campbell, Ph.D. Dr. Campbell has been the Superintendent in Columbia Community Schools since 2012. She previously served as superintendent in Tekonsha, MI (4 years), Lansing Christian Schools, MI (4 years), and Montpelier, OH (4 years). She started her career as a teacher of Mathematics and Computer Applications in Kansas and later served as Assistant Principal and Principal in Jonesville, MI. A graduate of Michigan State University, Dr. Campbell earned her doctorate in Education Administration in 2012. 6-6:50 p.m., Derrick Lopez, J.D. Superintendent Lopez has been serving as Southfield’s interim leader since July of 2017, having previously served as Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and School Performance. Highlights of Lopez’s career include serving as the inaugural CEO for the Homewood Children’s Village in Pittsburgh (3 years), Chief of High School Reform for Pittsburgh Public Schools (3 years), and High school Principal in Berkley, MI (3 years). Lopez earned his Master’s degree in Education Administration from Marygrove College, his Juris Doctorate from Cornell Law School and is currently completing his Ph.D. in Education Policy at Michigan State University. 7-7:50 p.m., Shawn P. Ryan Superintendent Ryan has been acting as interim leader of Clarkston since January of 2018. Ryan’s […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Hugs and high-fives started a few seconds before the countdown reached zero, making it official – Team RUSH 27 is the 2018 World Champion. “The team was excited beyond belief,” said Clarkston High School senior Jason Richards about Team RUSH 27’s victory at the FIRST Robotics World […]
City Manager Jonathan Smith displays a new downtown historical sign for, from left, City Council member Jason Kneisc, Mayor Steven Percival, Council member Sharron Catallo, Clerk Sandy Miller, and the audience. City Council voted 6-0 to approve the placement of two new Clarkston Community Historical Society markers at Washington and Main streets, and 71 N. […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Chris Tomlin’s Worship Night in America Tour comes to DTE Energy Music Theatre, Thursday, May 10, with special guests Kim Walker-Smith of Jesus Culture, Matt Maher, Pat Barrett, Tauren Wells, and Christine D’Clario. “We’re all very different and diverse,” D’Clario said in a phone interview . “It’s awesome to […]
Jalapeno’s hosts a fundraiser on Wednesday, May 16, 4:30-7:30 p.m. for Clarkston Creativity Crew Destination Imagination teams. Pine Knob, Bailey Lake, and North Sashabaw elementary schools, Sashabaw Middle School, and Clarkston High School DI teams placed in the top three at their State Finals and now advance to the Global Finals competition in Tennessee, May […]
Robert Eckola, 52, faces criminal charges for crashing a double-tandem gravel hauler into downtown Clarkston last Friday. Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed the case on April 26, and issued an arrest warrant for reckless driving. Eckola was booked and released, April 26. Eckola, an Oxford resident, was arraigned on the reckless driving charge before Judge […]