Radio transmitter in hand, the student pilot edged the control stick to the right for a gentle turn away from the crowd. The airplane responded with a slow roll to the left, then harder to the right as the pilot overcompensated, nose falling, soon out of control heading for the ground. ‘I got it,? said […]
For new school board trustee Rosalie Lieblang, the biggest election-night surprise wasn’t who went to the polls to vote, but who didn’t. ‘I was surprised to see how many voters cast ballots absentee,? said Lieblang, who was elected to the board along with incumbent board President Stephen Hyer. About half of those who voted cast […]
St. Dan Catholic Church hosted Clarkston’s National Day of Prayer observance, May 7. Clarkston-area church and community members gathered for breakfast and prayers led by government, school, and community leaders. In its 58th year, the observancee was also hosted by Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clarkston Community Church, Clarkston Free Methodist Church, and New Hope Bible […]
One of the most common questions I get when I’m out and about: how’s the paper doing? Seeing newspapers far and wide going bankrupt, scaling back, or just shutting down, people are concerned The Clarkston News could be next. I tell them it’s tough for everyone, us included. We’re short a sports reporter until August […]
Independence Township Senior Center hosted more than 100 volunteers for lunch, April 29, at American Legion Post 63 hall. “The reason we’re here is to thank volunteers,” said senior center Director Margaret Bartos. “We have more more than 300, with more every year. I’m very proud of all of you and appreciate what you do […]
Downtown business owner Mark Gilman makes a point at the newly formed Shop Local Task Force’s first meeting, May 1 at Clarkston Chamber of Commerce office. The group, which includes Clarkston Chamber Director Penny Shanks, chamber President-elect Johnna Goodwin, chamber President Heidi Wood, and representatives from local government, schools, and businesses, (including The Clarkston News), […]
After bankruptcy and merger with Italian automaker Fiat, Chrysler officials hope to emerge stronger, vibrant, and viable. Clarkston Chrysler Jeep has a good chance of taking part, said owner Chuck Fortinberry. ‘Lots of questions have not yet been answered,? Fortinberry said. ‘The difficult part is consolidation of the national distribution network.? As Chrysler’s leadership evaluates […]
What some see as a closet filled with hopelessly outdated clothes, Clarkston artists Stina Wurgil and Tami Latoni see lots of potential. ‘We make purses, handbags, and flowers out of recycled materials,? Latoni said. ‘We turn donations into cool art,? Wurgil said. ‘They’re all 100 percent post-consumer recyclables.? Best friends since high school, graduating from […]
Clarkston Elementary School celebrated Go Green Day, May 1. About a dozen speakers talked about clean water, recycling, taking better care of animal habitats and other earth-friendly ideas. Fifth graders planted a native-plants garden in front of the school. The school earned emerald Green School status by the state for this and other environmentally friendly […]
Taylor Kanigowski has nine years of dance experience, and she’s only 12. ‘When she was about 2 years old, she made up a whole routine to go along with the final Jeopardy song,? said her mother, Kelly Kanigowski. ‘I remember running around like crazy. I thought I was a beautiful ballerina,? said Taylor, student at […]