I made it!
Brian Adkins Jr. hoists his diploma at Clarkston High School commencement, June 3. Photo by Wendi Reardon
More cuts in school budget
Clarkston School Board will vote on the 2014 budget when they meet on June 24. Administration updated its list of budget cuts, including eliminating 12 teacher positions, which is two more than previously planned, saving a total of $868,000; not replacing three retiring paraprofessionals, $85,000; and reducing maintenance and grounds department by four employees. Snow […]
Pictures show way Clarkston was
When former Clarkston resident Terry Goyette was passing through town recently to visit his parents’ graves, he stopped by the Clarkston News office. He had something he knew the News would be interested in ? vintage photos of Clarkston going back to the horse-and-buggy days. “They were once owned by my grandparents and then my […]
Job fair for Neiman’s market
Neiman’s Family Market is expected to open in Independence Township by mid-July, employing 150 positions. To fill those positions, they’re hosting a job fair, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., next Thursday and Friday, June 20-21, at the White Lake Commons Shopping Center, 7121 Dixie Highway at White Lake Road. ‘Dress to impress,? said Bethany Schafer, Neiman’s marketing […]
Schools:’It’s not your money?
Dear Editor: (In response to: ‘District under budget with school bond projects moving forward,? The Citizen, Nov. 15, page 1) Attention Brandon School Board: It’s not your money. I was surprised, but not shocked by Jamie Cowan’s comment that even though the elementary school budget came in under budget by $28 million, the school board […]
Ortonville Chamber Business Expo 08
.Dear Editor: The seventh annual Ortonville Chamber of Commerce Expo at the new Brandon High School cafeteria on Nov. 12 proved to be both fun and successful. Despite a cold rain and some challenging economic times, the patrons of Ortonville came together for a night of laughs and great food while conducting some business. The […]
News in Brief
City DPW director cut Clarkston City Council voted, June 10, to eliminate the Department of Public Works (DPW) department head and allow new city manager Carol Eberhardt to serve as DPW director. One employee in the department will receive a raise and take on new responsibilities. Eberhardt also asked that the number of employees in […]
Toys for Tots in Goodrich a success
Dear Editor: A special thanks to Goodrich residents and surrounding areas for everything they did to make our Toys for Tots benefit a success at the Bull Ring Sports Grille in Goodrich on Nov. 14-15. The NightFire Band and The Bull Ring Sports Grille
Township blight costs escalate
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- The cost to maintain abandoned and foreclosed homes in the township soared in 2008, according to a report issued to the board trustees. Matt Hart, township ordinance enforcement officer, said the number of reports has grown from only a few in 2007 to costing the owners of property in […]
A Look Back From The CNews archives
15 years ago – 1998 ‘Unlicensed driver charged with murder? A Holly man who never earned his license was charged with seven felony charges including two second degree murder charges after a Saturday morning high-speed chase and accident on Sashabaw Road resulted in the death of 27-year-olds. ‘Four CHS coaches ride into the sunset? As […]