Vicki Potter is in charge of world languages at Clarkston High School, hiring and evaluating teachers and shaping the future of district foreign language curricula. That and her dedication to the community earned her Clarkston Foundation for Public Education’s Teacher of the Year award. “Thank you all so much,” said Potter at the June 3 […]
Thousands of young hitters and fielders kicked off the summer season with Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day, June 6 at Clintonwood Park Dozens of teams, sponsored by local business and community groups, paraded through the park, announced by Dan Dickerson, radio voice of the Detroit Tigers. Rod Allen, former Detroit Tiger and Fox Sports […]
National news doesn’t often appear in The Clarkston News ? you won’t find in these pages how many missiles North Korea launch into the Sea of Japan or how bankrupt California is. The information is of interest to Clarkston residents, and everyone else in this country, but it doesn’t fit into our niche ? local […]
For Stan Garwood, receiving the Citizen of the Year award may not have been his biggest surprise. ‘It was a huge surprise to see all my kids here,? said Garwood, honored at the Community Awards breakfast for his volunteer work. ‘I should win more awards like this so we can get together. It’s always good […]
Second-graders learned the history of their hometown during the school district’s annual walking tour through downtown Clarkston during recent weeks. Local shopkeepers opened their doors to the groups and served as tour guides, explaining the history of their businesses and buildings.
A week modeling in Las Vegas was nice, but Samantha Seng is ready for more. “It was a lot of fun ? I definitely want to continue,” said Seng, Clarkston High School senior who won the trip this past January in the Senior Portrait Artists Model competition. She is planning a trip to New York […]
Music fans headed to Independence Township’s DTE Music Auditorium, May 22, kicking off the summer season with tailgate banquets, outdoor cocktails, and concert with Eddie Money. Community groups manned concession stands, earning revenue for their activities, while fan clubs and contest winners headed backstage for pictures and autographs with the artist.
Premier Eyecare celebrated its Independence Township opening with a ribbon cutting, May 20. “I’m excited to participate in Clarkston community, and look forward to working in Clarkston for many years,” Dr. Jonathan Garretson said. He graduated from West Bloomfield High School in 1993, received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in […]
His family beside him, Chuck Fortinberry is ready to fight. ‘This is far from over,? said Fortinberry, owner of Clarkston Chrysler Jeep in Springfield Township. ‘We’re well capitalized, we’re profitable. We have a great staff.? Fortinberry and the 788 other dealerships on Chrysler’s rejection list must stop selling new vehicles and servicing warrantees by June […]
Time travel isn’t just a way to reboot a science-fiction film franchise ? it’s also great for elementary-school research. That’s what Andersonville Elementary students and teachers thought, bringing history to life through a film project using time travel to move the plot. ‘Four kids are in the library researching the past, touch these apples, and […]