FIRST Lego League robotics competition is going green this year, with each team preparing projects about the use of energy. In addition to building a robot, the Atomic Monkees team, elementary-age students from throughout Clarkston Community Schools, is analyzing a familiar downtown location: 5 S. Main St., home of The Clarkston News. ‘We were looking […]
A sick fourth-grader at Bailey Lake Elementary School fueled rumors that a drug-resistant strain of staph spread to Clarkston. Not yet. The student was sick with a staph infection, but it was treatable by antibiotics, said Principal Glenn Gualtieri in an Oct. 18 letter to parents. ‘Recent news events at area schools have led to […]
John Joseph Lafata lived and learned in Ortonville, but made a big impact on Clarkston High School. Lafata, who died Oct. 15 at the age of 16, was in his second year with OSMTech at the high school. “He was absolutely wonderful,” said Kyle Hughes, his OSMTech teacher. “He was the student that everyone loved. […]
A new state health curriculum allows classroom demonstrations and practice using a condom. That’s not going to happen in Clarkston, however. ‘We didn’t want that,? said Carla Teare, Clarkston High School teacher and member of the Reproductive Health Advisory Council, which reviewed the curriculum. ‘We felt that was against community standards at this time.? Also, […]
Fall Into Quilts show this past weekend featured dozens of colorful quilts, many made by hand. This was the first show for Town Hall Quilt Guild, which is about five years old, said Linda Britton, show chairperson. “It’s going so well,” Britton said. “Talking about the next show, it’s ‘when,’ not ‘if.’” The guild first […]
A ringing phone can promise a pleasant conversation with friends or family. When plagued by persistant telemarketers, it can become a threat. For Mary Bucacink of Clarkston, phone problems started about two months ago. For her, a nuisance telemarketer wasn’t even calling the right house. ‘They keep asking for ‘Juan? or ‘Juanita,?? Bucacink said. ‘I […]
Clarkston High School’s former auto shop is making way for a new science lab. ‘You don’t see the hand’s-on engine repair shop much in high schools anymore ? it’s more of a high-tech situation now,? said high school Principal Vince Licata. The Clarkston Board of Education voted Oct. 8 to approve $213,600 for the science-room […]
Clarkston High School marching band hosts 30 bands from all over the state this Saturday, Oct. 20. ‘It’s probably the largest one we’ve ever had ? we’re at the maximum allowed,? said Mike Lewis, Clarkston High School marching band director. Starting at noon, the Clarkston Marching Band Home Invitational will feature marching bands from all […]
When Erik and Shelly Alexander were looking to open their own business, they let their sweet tooth guide them. ‘Why not ice cream ? it makes everyone happy,? Shelly said. The Alexanders, residents of Warren, opened a Marble Slab Creamery franchise at 6315 Sashabaw Road, in partnership with Tim Jarrett. Makers of rich, homemade ice […]
Cars filled parking lots and roads all around Clarkston High School Friday night, as students, alumni, family, and friends gathered to watch a Homecoming queen get crowned, and the Wolves gridiron heroes defeat another opponent. The Homecoming Court included: Queen Autumn Touchstone; Homecoming King Sean Goebel; Senior Princesses Ashley Ann Taylor and Amanda Bartonbaker; Senior […]