Sheriff’s service outstanding, reader says Dear Editor, I wanted to weigh in on the matter of a reincarnation of the Clarkston Police Department (“Police for Clarkston?,” Sept. 11). I voted to have them disbanded and will likely do so again, if it ever comes to a vote. From the perspective of cost only, using the […]
Dear Editor: The month of January marks the annual observance of School Board Recognition Month ? a time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education. The theme, ‘School Boards Lead Strong,? reflects our combined commitment to leadership and accountability assuring that ALL children succeed. In Goodrich Area Schools, school board […]
‘Pastapalooza? Ortonville- Hillside Bible Church will offer a free pasta dinner every Thursday night for 12 weeks as a means of showing support to the community in a tough economic climate. Billed as ‘Pastapalooza,? the first free homemade meal will be from 5:30-7 p.m., Jan. 29, at the church, 173 Church St. No donations will […]
Jennifer Wilson of Brandon Township is proud to announce the birth of her son, Zachary Alexander Wilson. Zachary was born at 12:31 p.m., Jan. 4, at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester. He is the first baby to be born in The Citizen readership area in 2009. Zachary weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20.5 inches […]
Nuts On Jan. 14, a Brandon deputy responded to a business in the 1700 block of S. Ortonville Road for trouble. When he arrived, a man and woman were standing at the counter. The cashier told the deputy these were the subjects he was having difficulty with. The woman said she was upset because she […]
Clarkston High School’s gymnasium was filled with excitement during the Homecoming Pep Rally last Friday. Wolfie led the cheers as the students competed against each other (and the teachers) in games and were also entertained by performances from their classmates.
Dodgeball From 8-10:30 p.m., Feb. 20 at Victory World Outreach Center there will be a Business vs. Business dodgeball tournament. Practices will be from 8-10:30 p.m., Jan. 16 and Feb. 5. Teams must have five people to compete and pay a $5 fee for the team cost.Details: 810-636-2100 Cub Scouts, dogsleds Cub Scout Pack 340 […]
Frank and Heather Weisse of Ortonville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Teagan Brianne Weisse. Teagan was born at 3:34 p.m., Jan. 16, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. She weighed 6 pounds, 11.1 ounces and was 20 inches long. Big brother is Michael John (4) and big sister is Olivia […]
Clarkston School Board voted unanimously, Monday, to appoint Catherine B. Shafran and Raymond E. Lebert III as citizen representatives on the new Video Center Administrative Board. The board will manage the center, established jointly by Clarkston Community Schools and Independence Township in Clarkston High School. Shafran has 36 years of broadcast and newspaper experience as […]
The weather was cloudy and cool last weekend, but crowds came out anyway to enjoy Clarkston’s 40th annual Art in the Village in Depot Park. The annual fund raiser supports Clarkston Community Historical Society’s Clarkston Heritage Museum, purchase and restoration of artifacts, and educational activities throughout the year. Community organizations also raised funds by selling […]