This year’s Clarkston Foundation Teacher of the Year: Corena Bell. ‘I’m overwhelmed, very honored,? said Bell, who has taught first grade at Independence Elementary School for 12 years. ‘I’d like to share this honor with everyone here or not here today ? so many aren’t recognized.? Clarkston-area students, parents, and colleagues nominated 12 teachers: Bell; […]
Independence Township Thurs. May 17 A 55-year-old Independence Township man filed a police report after an object was inadvertently thrown into his BMW during a township grass-cutting operation. A 34-year-old Independence Township woman reported her purse stolen after someone smashed the window out of her vehicle. Deputies were dispatched to Maybee Road and Sheringham when […]
When Rikki Schwartz heard the familiar expression ‘Like mother, like daughter,? her response was inspirational. ‘I thought, ‘Like Mother, Like Hell,?? she said. Hence the title of her award-winning play, set for the stage by Clarkston Village Players this weekend. ‘After that, the play wrote itself,? Schwartz said. The comic-drama, written in 2004, is drawn […]
Jordan Waller has had a busy senior year at Clarkston High School, and also with the Elias Cady Society, Children of the American Revolution President of the Clarkston-area society since its organization in 2004, she received the Good Citizen Award February from the Sashabaw Plains Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution of Clarkston. ‘Jordan has […]
With the purchase of the Chrysler Group from DaimlerChrysler by Cerberus Capital Management, Clarkston Chrysler Jeep is under new management. Owner Chuck Fortinberry isn’t too broken up about it. ‘We’re happy to back to an American company,? Fortinberry said. The new owners will allow the company to return to the flexibility and responsivieness to market […]
When teachers Kelley Woodworth offered half an hour of his time in exchange for financial help for a student, he wasn’t sure what he was getting into. Students and teachers have been raising funds for weeks, helping classmate Sydney Caspers, recovering from an injury suffered in March. So far, they raised more than $1,100. Woodworth, […]
Brendan Patrick Kelly and Emily S. Hu of Ann Arbor announce the birth of their son, Connor ‘Kan-rone? Andrew Kelly. Connor was born at the University of Michigan hospital March 23. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches in length. His grandparents are Kevin and Joy Kelly of Clarkston, and Andy and […]
Kara Huth of Clarkston was selected for the National Student Leadership Conference this summer at Michigan State University. The Clarkston High School student will attend specialized workshops and classes to develop leadership skills. *** Michelle Marmon has been awarded Western Michigan University’s Outstanding New Dance Major scholarship. Marmon is an honor roll student at Clarkston […]
Couples move to the Clarkston area for many reasons, but only Barbara Johns can say she moved to the area to run the famous Davisburg Candle Factory. For four years, Johns and her husband Fred were the proprietors of the novelty store. During their time at the shop during the 1980’s, the couple found the […]
Hundreds showed up to honor America’s veterans Monday at Clarkston’s annual Memorial day parade. The Parade, sponsored by American Legion Post 63, moved through downtown Clarkston and ended with a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery. The event featured the Clarkston High School Marching Band, a two-jet military fly-over, and medallions for every veteran in attendance. Participants […]