Clarkston’s taking a pass on schools of choice. The Board of Education voted 4-2 against a limited open enrollment program proposed by administration to help close a $3.8 million budget deficit. Voting “no” were Board Treasurer Rosalie Lieblang, and trustees Susan Boatman, Craig Hamilton, and Joan Patterson. Board President Cheryl McGinnis and Vice President Elizabeth […]
The crowds of euphoric children frolicking throughout downtown Clarkston last Friday meant only one thing. School was out for summer. I hope all those kids enjoy it. I remember summer vacation lasting a long time, with visits to relatives in Canada and Minnesota, along with days and days tramping about through the woods. All that […]
Check out the new Clarkston Sports Programming Network at CSPN.TV for the latest in Clarkston sports. Spearheaded by videographer Al Partington, the ClarkstonTV.com offshoot features sporting events from Clarkston High School, Everest Academy, and local schools, clubs, and organizations. “We came up with the idea for it to help parents serving overseas in Iraq, so […]
Newly elected 52-2 District Court Judge Joseph Fabrizio doesn’t take the bench until Jan. 2, but he’s already busy with court business. He’s met with court administrators and soon-to-be fellow district Judge Kelley Kostin. ‘I think we’ll make a great team,? Fabrizio said. ‘There’s a lot to do ? my priority is a smooth transition.? […]
When Water Warriors takes on Lake Huron later this month, Clarkston-area residents Roxanne and Bryan Rollison will be there. This is the second year Bryan took to the water on the back of a jet ski to conquer the sometimes stormy waters of the Great Lake for a good cause. “Thunder Bay was rough,” he […]
John Gjebic of Independence Township isn’t among President-elect Barack Obama’s supporters. As a protest of his election, he flew his American flag union side down last week. According to the U.S. Flag Code, the flag should never be displayed upside down, “except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life […]
Check out dozens of local businesses in one location at Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Expo, Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at Clarkston High School. ‘Business fuels the local economic engine ? the Expo allows our businesses to showcase and communicate what we do and to look for potential customers, clients, and partnership referrals,? said Sue Fryer, […]
Sarah Bartnicki’s photograph hit the spot with voters at Taste of Clarkston, choosing the Highland Township resident’s entry as winner of All Saints Cemetery’s Student Photographer of the Year contest. Bartnicki won a digital camera and $250 for the program of her choice, St. John Elementary School Scholarship Fund. “We displayed Sarah’s photo among 10 […]
Especially this week, with Veteran’s Day yesterday and elections last week, maybe we can all acknowledge the achievement and sacrifice of our veterans in Iraq. Now that election rhetoric is no longer needed, we can admit the U.S. military, soon to be under the command of President Barack Obama, won their war with Iraq five […]
Emily Erwin, daughter of Roni and Edward Erwin of Independence Township, grew her hair out to 10 inches to donate to Children With Hair Loss, based in Michigan. It took two years, she said. “I saw some people without hair in school one day and asked them about it ? they said they donated it,” […]