On Nov. 2, Clarkston area residents will select both a county commissioner and a state representative. Two candidates are running for the Fourth District seat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, and three are running for the 44th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. The Clarkston News asked each candidate to answer […]
As school districts continue the struggle to make ‘annual yearly progress? in student test scores, some wonder when the state of Michigan will make progress in accurately reporting those scores. Last week’s release of high school scores in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program was hailed by state officials, who believe students are increasing in their […]
The fire safety house used by the Springfield Township Fire Department has seen lots of action since it was put in service two years ago, with approximately 3,000 visitors in the past year alone. Fire officials believe it’s time for an upgrade. With a $1,750 donation from the Davisburg Rotary Club as seed money, the […]
The federal Community Development Block Grant program has traditionally drawn many worthy requests for money, but Springfield Township officials want to be sure their residents will reap the benefit. The board on Oct. 14 tabled a decision concerning the ‘public services? portion of the annual grant program, asking the hopeful agencies to provide statistics on […]
A ‘call to action? came last week for citizens to join the battle for additional funding for public schools. Oakland Schools and several organizations representing county school officials hosted a ‘community meeting on school funding? Oct. 13 at Waterford Kettering High School. Among those attending were Superintendent Al Roberts, Independence Township Supervisor Dale Stuart, Independence […]
Morning rush hour traffic was snarled at Sashabaw and Clarkston roads on Oct. 15 after a personal injury crash blocked the intersection. The crash, caused by a driver who ran a red light, occurred about 8:30 a.m., according to Oakland County Sheriff reports. Both drivers were listed with ‘C? injuries, indicating no visible injury but […]
Fr. Don Duford has high hopes and aspirations for his new position as pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Clarkston. He also has the credentials to pursue those aspirations. A former executive vice president with 25 years experience in the business world, Duford entered full-time ministry in 1990 and was ordained an Episcopal […]
County investigators are looking into the cause of a fire which destroyed a home under construction in Springfield Township last week. ‘It does sound suspicious,? said Springfield Township Fire Chief Charlie Oaks, noting the home had neither electricity nor gas connected to the structure, which essentially was the wood shell and the beginnings of a […]
This fall will mark the end of a historic rivalry, and some parents want to make sure history is not forgotten. Clarkston Middle School and Sashabaw Middle School will have new names and new grade configurations next fall. Oct. 27 will be the final game between the schools? football teams. Sashabaw Middle School opened in […]
There were no bites among 12 Independence Township stores tested Oct. 6 for their thoroughness in checking underage ID before selling alcoholic beverages. Oakland County Sheriff deputies used two people under 21 years of age to see if clerks would make a sale. In every case, the clerk checked identification, reports said. Stores which can […]