On our front page last week, our lead story started with this headline: Judge Fortinberry faces state charges This has caused some readers confusion. Well, actually only the word ‘charges? has caused concern. Some have argued that, with malicious intent, we threw the word charges into a headline to imply Judge Dana Fortinberry of the […]
Kudos to the Oxford High School Drama Club for a smashing job on its 2nd annual Dessert Theater on Sunday. The event consisted of three one-act plays, two of which were student-written. Directed by senior Ally Zonsius, the psychological drama/comedy entitled ‘The Swimmer? was wickedly funny, well-acted and witty. From the homeless drunk played by […]
NOTICE OF ELECTION GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 2008 IN THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in: City of the Village of Clarkston County of Oakland, State of Michigan TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock […]
Dear Editor, In regards to The Clarkston News story, “Raises for city workers” on May 1, there was no special committee and the charter requires committees to be approved by the council, which there is no record of happening. This is the same thing that happened with the city manager selection committee, approved after the […]
Dear Editor, Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Clarkston United Methodist Church was attended by over 100 volunteers and guests, April 26. Thanks to staff and volunteers for all of the hard work they put into this event: Mary Przybycien and volunteers Shirley Bryan, Diane Brozovich, Ron Frank, Bev Kertesz, […]
By Kristi McDevitt Sports Correspondent No one said holding on to first place was going to be easy. The varsity softball team has defeated two top teams in the Flint Metro League to get where they are, and they are not about to concede their standings to any opponent in the league. With only two […]
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON 375 DEPOT ROAD CLARKSTON MI 48346 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Wednesday October 29, 2008 The City of the Village of Clarkston announces a Public Accuracy Testing of the computer program on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. for the November 4, 2008, General Election. This testing will […]
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON 375 DEPOT ROAD CLARKSTON MI 48346 SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 13, 2008 Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Catallo. Roll. Present: Mayor Catallo, Brueck, Gawronski, Ottman, Johnston, Roth, Inabnit Absent: None Others Present: City Manager Ritter, Police Chief LaCroix. DPW Supervisor Pursley Moved by Inabnit, […]
By Karen Head If you do have a child in Clarkston Schools, you have been inundated with requests for you to sign-up your Kroger Community Rewards for your local school. But why Kroger Community Rewards? Kroger is giving up to $2,000,000 to non-profit organizations this year. If you use your Kroger Rewards card, or alternate […]
The Oxford Varsity Boys and Girls Track team faired very well at the Division I MHSAA Regional Meet on Friday at Holly High. Only teams that finished in the top two of each event would qualify for the MHSAA State Finals on Saturday, June 4 at Rockford. Nine Wildcats qualified for the state finals. Girl’s […]