Clarkston students learn real law in Court in School

This year’s Court in School ended with a bang when the last person of the day was a no-show and a bench warrant was put out for his arrest. He should have been there for a probation violation from a minor-in-possession conviction and missing a court date. Instead, Judge Dana Fortinberry, 52-2 District Court, issued […]

This … is Clarkston Idol

And, this year’s Clarkston Idol is? Thais Isaacs! Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Center entertained residents with ‘Clarkston Idol,? based on the television talent show American Idol. The theme for the day was the ?60s. The staff performed songs such as ‘Kansas City,? ‘I will Survive,? ‘Last Dance? and ‘Stop in the Name of Love.? Isaacs belted […]

A new song

When Pastor John Dew stands before God on his day of judgment, there is one thing he hopes he doesn’t hear: ‘John, you did a nice job with those 25 people right over there, but those 300 people you said the wrong thing to, those are the one’s I’m worried about.? To avoid that fate, […]

Learning about life on the farm

Springfield Oaks County Park hosted the annual project RED field trip recently for local schools. Project RED educates children on the food, fuel and fiber products that are grown and produced in Michigan. Seven stations were set up for the children to visit including: goat milking, the importance of trees in the environment, sheep shearing, […]

Lauren’s outlook A column by Lauren Halula

So, this is my second column. The first one I feel I didn’t properly introduce myself. I’m Lauren Halula, intern writer at the Clarkston News. I was born and raised in Clarkston. I’m attending Oakland University; I will be a senior in the fall! My major is journalism, obviously, and I will have a minor […]

Young artists earn honors

Clarkston Foundation honored Clarkston students for exceptional achievement in performing and fine arts with a breakfast at the Deer Lake Banquet Center. Thirty-two students, grades 6-12, were recognized for their work in the arts. Alaina Bur, 14, received a $1,300 scholarship to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. After two years of attending the summer camp, […]

Girl Scouts honor graduating seniors

After seeing what life was like for poor children in Honduras for herself, Erica Cale, 15, decided she had to do something to help. She and her mother Nancy Cale founded the non-profit organization Helping Hearts Helping Hands in Honduras, she said to Clarkston Girl Scouts at their April 10 service meeting. On their missions […]

Schools host anti-drug program

Kenneth Krygel from the Criminal Justice Training Center at Macomb Community College will discuss teen drug use April 16. Joyce Neinhuiss, president of Clarkston High School’s PTA, said the program is in response to the growing need to educate parents, guardians and staff on drugs. ‘The program is eye-opening and surprising,? said Neinhuiss. Krygel will […]

Lauren’s outlook A column by Lauren Halula

In my journalism ethics (yes, they do exist!) class, my group and I presented a video project. We decided to be a mock news organization, to figure out what people thought about media ethics. We asked a series of questions to students that were similar but worded differently. Topics included coverage of school shootings, opinion […]

Mt. Zion stages swords, sandals comedy

Mt. Zion Theatre Company gears up for the comedy production “The Last Gladiator,” April 4-5 and 11-12. The play, written by Martin Fallose, is set in ancient Rome. The Emperor is off to war, leaving the princess to rule. The princess must marry but the evil senator, who wants the throne for himself, concocts a […]