The extraordinary life of Helen Rae

by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com Two works by Helen Rae, the singular, groundbreaking Claremont artist who died February 12 at age 83, have entered the permanent collection at the prestigious Museum of Modern Art in New York City. “This is...
Obituary: William Paul Yerzyk

Obituary: William Paul Yerzyk

Father, dedicated husband, loving grandfather, U.S. Marine William Paul Yerzyk died March 23 at age 86.  Born and raised in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Bill was an avid football player. He played quarterback and punter at Ambridge High School, earning a...

Announcement on new CUSD super comes May 6

by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com Claremont Unified School District’s search for a permanent superintendent is in the home stretch, with an announcement expected in just two weeks.   The district will announce its decision, the by-product of...
CHS welcomes back students…finally

CHS welcomes back students…finally

by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com So far, so good. “It’s going very smoothly, no hiccups,” said Claremont Unified School District interim Superintendent of Schools Julie Olesniewicz, as Claremont secondary schools joined elementary sites this week in...

CHS welcomes back students

Claremont’s middle and high school students returned to campus Monday, one week after primary students in the district returned to in-person instruction. Above Claremont High School students show proof they have answered a COVID-19 symptoms questionnaire as they...