School busing continues to be a hot topic for Clarkston Community Schools. More than 300 calls have come into the district’s school bus hotline, active about a month, said Anita Banach, director of communications and marketing. Parents near the border with Holly also remain unsatisfied with the Board of Education’s response to their concerns. ‘It’s […]
The Wolves fought a familiar opponent Friday in their win against Troy Athens ? as in their opener, stormy weather interrupted play. Despite the halftime delay, in which bleachers were cleared in case of lightning, Clarkston Varsity Football played a strong second half, scoring 20 points to win the game 27-7.
About six years ago, Dr. Kip Litton of Clarkston had an epiphany. “I got a good look at myself in the mirror and I thought to myself, ‘where did that skinny teenager go,’” Litton said. “It wasn’t healthy. I was looking for something I could do that didn’t take a lot of organization, like team […]
Steve Hyer is preparing for one of his final duties as president of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce ? his address at the chamber’s Annual Meeting. ‘I’ll recognize the hard work of those who make the chamber work, the volunteers, board, chairmen, committees,? Hyer said. ‘We’ve come a long way this year.? ‘The things […]
The professional musicians and educators of Dallas Brass will work with Clarkston music students Sept. 17-18, then put on a performance for the community Tuesday evening. ‘It works out really well ? with a community like Clarkston and a nice facility like this (at the high school), this is a great fit,? said Michael Lewis, […]
This summer, Independence Township teens Josh and Ryan Herrera had to turn down several invitations by friends to hang out ? they had to work. Complaining to the boss wouldn’t have helped. As owners of the Clarkston Lawnscaping business, they set the schedule themselves. ‘Our friends would want to hang out, but we’d have to […]
A single goal was enough for a win for Wolves soccer Thursday. Clarkston High School Varsity Soccer team beat crosstown rival Lake Orion Dragons 1-0. Clarkston’s offense took four shots on goal in the first half, resulting in one score. Junior Brandon Verlinden, assisted by senior Matt Hall, made the goal in the middle of […]
Through the Rotary Club of Clarkston, Mary Sloan gets to travel around the world, serving humanity. It also found her a husband and a new hometown. ‘I met my husband (Jeff Lichty) through Rotary ? he was president of the club. He saw me as a new recruit,? Sloan said. After their wedding, they moved […]
Blind s-curves down a hill. Steep ravines, dark, impenetrable woods. Speeding cars, trucks, buses. Sex offenders, animals, no sidewalks or parking areas. These and other hazards endanger the children of Rusty Lane in Springfield Township under Clarkston Community Schools? busing policy, parents told the Board of Education Monday. ‘This is a dangerous spot,? said Michele […]
The Clarkston Labor Day parade will include lots of tradition, but will point to the future as well. As it has since 1940, the parade is hosted by Clarkston Rotary Club. It will be led by the American Legion Post 377. ‘We’ll have the Clarkston marching band and Clarkston Chiefs football team,? said Rotarian Judy […]