When I first started my internship at The Clarkston News, I had no idea what to expect. I had heard the phrase ‘carrying coffee? so many times when internships were mentioned that I assumed it to be a truthful description of them. However, I’ve come to find out how wrong that stereotype can be. This […]
When 11-year old Kayla Goeringer, a student at Everest Academy, began having swelling in her ankle two years ago, she thought it was nothing more than a bump. Soon after, she was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, Ewing’s Sarcoma. Goeringer spent the next eight months going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments. She also spent […]
My, oh my? how the years fly. I came to the realization the other day that I am a mere month away from turning the notable age of 21. I remember being told as a child that every year would seem to fly faster and faster. Of course, at the time, I didn’t think anything […]
The local organization ‘A Space 2 Dream? made it their first mission to help a 15 year-old boy named Devin when his family was going through a financial crisis. Last October, the non-profit group decorated his room with symbols of his two favorite sports teams, University of Michigan Wolverines and Miami Heat. A Space to […]
Extravagantly decorated birds are popping up throughout downtown, heralding the arrival of this year’s River Day. ‘There’s going to be something fun for people of all ages, including viewing these birds,” said Colleen Hogan-Schmidt, chairwoman of the annual event. “I think kids, teenagers, and adults will all enjoy seeing them in the different retailers and […]
On April 27, a massive tornado tore through northern Alabama, leaving devastation in its path. Less than a week later, a team of 16 volunteers from Clarkston United Methodist Church decided to help pick up the pieces. The group traveled to Pleasant Grove, Ala., one of the worst hit towns in the area. For three […]
Meet some of Clarkston’s earliest residents at Clarkston Community Historical Society’s fifth annual Cemetery Walk this Saturday, May 21, at Lakeview Cemetery. ‘Even if you’re not a long-time Clarkston resident, it’s great to hear the stories of the people that helped shape Clarkston,? said Toni Smith, director of the historical society. ‘It gives people a […]
My name is Elise Shire. I am an intern at the Clarkston News and a journalism student at University of Michigan-Flint. I have just started this internship a few weeks ago and have already learned so much about what it means to be a journalist. Along with this, I have also been learning more about […]