Final walk for Renaissance students

Final walk for Renaissance students

The Renaissance High School Class of 2023 gathers for a group photo last Friday, May 19, after the annual clap-out event where staff, students, and parents cheer on the students as they walk the halls one last time. Photo: Matt Mackinder

Walking for last time at Everest

Walking for last time at Everest

On the Everest seniors’ last full day of class May 9, they don their caps and gowns and process through the hallways of the high school for one last time before crossing the driveway to the academy where they walk hand-in-hand with the kindergarten class, the future Class of 2035. Photo: Provided by Mary Roselli

Honoring influential locals

Honoring influential locals

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The 38th annual Clarkston Community Awards ceremony was held May 10 at the Clarkston Community Church, with several individuals being honored for their selfless acts of giving back to the local community. Eight awards were presented, preceded by a video package with the winner then speaking briefly to the […]

Ready to represent

Ready to represent

At Clarkston’s annual Military Signing Day last Thursday, May 11, eight students were recognized as they will serve the United States after upcoming high school graduation. Pictured, from left, are E’liana Bell (Army), Lillian Francy (Marines), Gauge Falk (Marines), Michael George (Marines), Alex Ripley (Marines), Reece Stachowiak (Marines), Luciano Escamilla (Space Force), and Jared Look […]

Local resident tapped for state juvenile committee

Local resident tapped for state juvenile committee

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced last appointments to the Juvenile Residential Facilities Advisory Committee, which was established by Executive Order 2022-14 following a unanimous recommendation from the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform. The advisory committee is charged with supporting the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services by […]

ACT perfection

ACT perfection

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor After Nathan Beggs scored a 36 on his ACT in 2021, his sister Caroline wondered if she could find a way to also earn the test’s highest score. As it turns out, mission accomplished for the Everest junior as the younger Beggs put up the same 36 recently. “I […]

FOIA request turns to lawsuit against city

FOIA request turns to lawsuit against city

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Clarkston resident Susan Bisio’s request for public records regarding the Millpond Inn Bed and Breakfast has led to a Freedomn of Information Act request and, most recently, a lawsuit. On March 22, Bisio and her attorney, also her husband Richard, filed two FOIA requests to the city for public […]

Springfield, Independence roadwork

A Springfield Township construction project on Davisburg Road, Bridge Lake Road, and Holcomb Road was scheduled to start May 2. Davisburg from Bridge Lake Road west to Eaton Road, as well as parts of Bridge Lake and Holcomb roads, will be resurfaced and shoulders extended. A stretch of road from Mill Pond Park to just […]

Students giving back

Students giving back

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Each school year, students and staff at the seven Clarkston elementary schools participate in academic service learning (ASL) projects that benefit local community programs. Last week, Independence Elementary’s project was its 20th annual SOCKS (Serving Our Community Kid Style), while Andersonville Elementary, with the addition of a therapy dog […]

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