Despite objections of the committee overseeing local cable operations, Clarkston Board of Education voted unanimously, July 8, to approve a media lease agreement with Independence Township. The Township Board was to consider the proposal to move its public access cable operations to Clarkston High School at its meeting, Tuesday. Independence Television Committee members Stacy Meagher […]
Runners and walkers can face the challenge of Clarkston’s hills in the first-ever Clarkston State Bank Backroads Half Marathon and 10K, Nov. 10. ‘It’s always been a dream to have a half marathon in Clarkston,? said Deanna Hart, who is planning the race along with Megan Holt. ‘Clarkston is a beautiful community with lots of […]
A spaghetti-dinner fundraiser for Lindsey Friend will hopefully help her parents David and Nancy Friend with medical bills and expenses. For Lindsey, suffering from amnesia caused by a severe head injury eight weeks ago, it’s also a chance to renew relationships. ‘I don’t know how many people I know,? said Lindsey, 15, who has friends […]
When crowds fill Springfield Oaks for the Oakland County Fair later this week, the Ervin family of Brandon Township will be there with something new. ‘Red Rangers ? a new kind of meat chicken for us,? said 4-H’er Shannon Ervin, 16, who will compete in several categories at the fair along with her brothers Nathan, […]
When deciding on an Eagle project, Matthew F. Dondanville wanted to incorporate his religious faith as well as his love of the outdoors. Rebuilding the outdoor Stations of the Cross trail at Columbiere Conference Center in Springfield Township fit both bills. ‘I wanted my faith to be part of the project,? said Dondanville, 17, senior […]
Construction students put their skills to the test at the Novice Carpentry and Masonry Invitational, June 6 at Oakland Technical School Northwest in Springfield Township. ‘They’re looking good, working fast,? said Patty Adolphs, instruction resource and cluster development consultant. ‘They’re definitely doing a good job getting the kids ready. I’m impressed.? The Clarkston students competed […]
Clarkston teachers Kelly Fuller, Nate Fuller, and Cindy Pyscher are offering kids a chance to THINK this summer. ‘We’re always concerned that the kids will need to refresh some skills after summer,? said Nate, Kelly’s husband. ‘I’m really excited.? ‘This is our passion, helping kids succeed and maintain their success,? Kelly said. The Teachers Helping […]
Local Girl Scouts clearly see the need to help others. Due to their Sight Night project, hundreds of others will see clearly, too. Clarkston Junior Girl Scouts Troop 1897 collected about 800 pairs of used glasses for the local Lion Club. ‘It will really make a difference in someone’s life around the world,? said Linda […]
With extra padding on the outside, Guardian Caps can make football helmets look a bit unusual. But they can save lives, said Dave Hopkins of Clarkston, local sales representative for the Georgia-based company. ‘I’ve been around sports my whole life. Concussions are a big issue,? said Hopkins, who has coached hockey and is a guest […]
Southeast Michigan’s first Special Olympics equestrian team is achieving another first, competing nationally at the American Royal Horse Show in Missouri. “It will be amazing,” said Nancy Lee Heussner, executive director of O.A.T.S., Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles. “It gives our riders a chance to compete and have fun. It will give them life experiences […]