Michigan voters will have their say on the heavily debated topic of public school funding this November. The K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s Future started a successful petition drive in Fall 2005 to place a proposal on the November ballot asking the state to increase annual funding for K-16 public schools, community colleges and universities to […]
Something always ties Christine Keener to Clarkston. Until recently, Keener worked as an administrative assistant in the Clarkston School district, which may not come as a surprise to some. Keener herself is a product of Clarkston schools. She attended Andersonville Elementary and Clarkston Middle School, ultimately graduating from Clarkston High School in 1989. But Keener’s […]
One might not believe finding buried treasure is likely in this day an age, especially in a place like Clarkston. Burt Fangel of Springfield Township knows better though, because he has found plenty over the years ? and not where you might expect. Fangel, 75, spent most of his free time for over three decades […]
As summer begins to fade into memory, thoughts turn to the beginning of school. For students that means homework and no more sleeping in, but for parents, the back-to-school concerns are a little more complicated. School begins for Clarkston Schools on Sept. 5, and often the first week of class is spent adapting to the […]
Even with more than 30 years of school experience behind him, Joe Armstrong says he still has a lot to learn. Armstrong was elected to the Clarkston School Board in May and was sworn in as a trustee the first week in July. Since that time, Armstrong said he has been through a lot to […]
Motorcycle enthusiasts have their own ‘dream cruise? event to look forward to ever year. Independence Township resident Roger Smith was recently invited to appear at this event, the Concours d’Elegance, hosted by the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Smith, 56, is a retired detective from the City of Pontiac Police Department whose biggest passion is […]
Does your mother-in-law ever drive you crazy? If so, then the Clarkston Village Players? season opener is perfect for you. Kicking-off the season with farcical humor is ‘Red Hot Mammas,? the story of how close and frustrating families can be. After Dan Casey’s ( played by Brian Taylor) father passes away, he asks his mother […]
Something has to change about Clarkston Schools, and it needs to change now, according to school board members and district administrators. Almost all of the Sept. 25 board meeting was spent in discussions between board members and administrators. Though no final decisions were made regarding the district’s future, those in attendance agreed the district is […]
Last week, we began introducing the new teachers and staff from the Clarkston school district to our readers. There are several more staff members to introduce, so this week, the series continues will five more additions to Clarkston schools. Casey Kirsten of Highland is the new LRC teacher at Bailey Lake. Prior to coming to […]
Homecoming Queen Jess Palace and King Andrew Lyons make a proud entrance at the pep rally Sept. 29. Photo by Andrew DuPont