Yet another major step towards the construction of a new senior center in Independence Township has been taken. The Clarkston News has confirmed with Township Supervisior Dave Wagner and Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts that a deal was reached between Clarkston Schools and Independence Township regarding the land on which the new senior center is to […]
Despite support from members of the education community, concerns are still being raised regarding the petition drive started by the K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s Future. If put into action, the proposal would increase the annual state funding for schools to equal the rate of inflation. In addition, the proposal would adjust the funding calculation for […]
Some subjects can really be a headache for students. Even the most devoted need help sometimes, and at those times they can turn to The Tutoring Club for extra help. Clarkston residents Ken and Becky Ermer opened a branch of the California-based franchise on Sashabaw Road in August, just one month after moving to the […]
The 19th Annual Business and Community EXPO for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is Nov. 3 in the Clarkston High School Cafeteria. ‘Business fuels the local economic engine,? said Ron Davis, EXPO Chairperson. ‘The EXPO is our chamber’s signature networking event. The evening is dedicated to doing business better.? Penny Shanks, chamber executive director, […]
Concerned about the safety of their children, a group of parents recently addressed the Clarkston School Board about changing the location of an area school bus stop. Several parents took turns speaking at the Oct. 10 school board meeting. The board could not rule on the matter at the meeting because the decision must be […]
Arguably, the most noticeable and primary change by Clarkston School’s recent redistricting was the redistribution of the student population. All other changes stem from the number of students at each school. In a report made to the board of education on Dec. 13, 2004, the primary reasons for redrawing school boundary lines within the district […]
Some events are so powerful that everyone remembers what they were doing when the moment came. One of those events is the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. The Clarkston Village Players are taking a dramatic look at the events of that fateful day in ‘Defying Gravity,? written by Jane Anderson and presented by special arrangement […]
Choosing a daycare can be unnerving for both parents and their children. Children are put in a new environment with unfamiliar people, and the daycare provider is responsible for making sure they are cared for and happy. For parents, the concern is picking a place that is safe with a good reputation. Patty Bellant strives […]
People sure can get worked up over semantics. Never mind the dictionary, it will only give you half the story. Truth be told, semantics seem to be the center of a lot of disagreements ? and real communication gets lost. Feedback about our series on school redistricting is mixed. Some are happy we’re looking at […]
One of the reasons given for the recent redistricting of Clarkston Schools was the need to ensure that every elementary school in the district has dedicated rooms for music, art and science programs. Before portions of the student population were redistributed across the district, both Independence and Springfield Plains used one or more of their […]