City council incumbents unchallenged

Three Clarkston City Council members are running unchallenged for re-election, Nov. 4. Incumbents Mike Gawronski, Chuck Inabnit, and Kristy Ottman are running for two-year terms. Mike Gawronski, 50, served on the city’s planning commission for five years, two as council representative. He earned a seat on the council in 2006 as a write-in candidate. “I’ve […]

Fortinberry, Fabrizio vie for 52-2 District judge

Both candidates for 52-2 District Court judge are optimistic about the Nov. 4 election. “I’ve been going door to door and getting overwhelmingly positive response,” said Judge Dana Fortinbery, running for her second six-year term. “We’ve been busy.” “(My campaign) has built a tremendous amount of momentum since the primary,” said challenger Joe Fabrizio, top […]

Fun fear in the forest

Filled with fun-loving ghouls, goblins, and witches, the third annual Terror in Townsend Forest offers scary fun this weekend, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 7:30-10:30 p.m. The trail winds through a quarter mile of Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club property off Waterford Road in Independence Township. About 70 volunteers set up and perform along the trail, […]

Vote soon on Choice, cuts

After a last call for questions, decision time is coming soon on Clarkston schools of choice. “We have difficult choices to make,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock at the May 6 School Board workshop meeting. “We ask that the board make a decision a couple weeks from now.” At the board’s next regular meeting, May […]

Public speaks on school budget

As Clarkston schools consider how to close a $3.8 million budget deficit, residents were split at a public hearing, April 22. The school district faces a $3.8 million deficit due to decreasing state and federal revenues, decreased enrollment, and increased costs. About 15 residents spoke at the hearing at Clarkston Junior High School. Lisa Boor […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

So it’s May already. That means it’s time for the second graders in Clarkston to start getting ready for their annual visit through downtown Clarkston to learn about some local history. Other grade schoolers are looking forward to fun in the sun in their schools? outdoor exercise events, field days, and whatnot. Seniors who are […]

All friends at Friendly Forest

Independence Township Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers put on superhero spandex and fur suits, handing out treats to costumed children filling Clintonwood Park at Saturday’s Friendly Forest.

Layoffs for 31 teachers

Dozens of teachers face layoff this spring ? Clarkston Board of Education voted 7-0, April 22, to approve 31 pink slips for teachers all over the district. “Why are we pink slipping this many people,” asked Susan Boatman. Deputy Superintendent Shawn Ryan said administration recommended laying off 10-13 teachers, but with open enrollment and other […]

Curves works out to fight breast cancer

October is a busy month for Curves of Davisburg. The women’s fitness center devotes the entire month to its Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, said owner Carolyn Thiele. ‘It’s been pretty crazy, but it’s a fun month,? Thiele said. Members have been contributing to the center’s annual silent auction. Items include handmade baby items, afghans, candles, […]

Close call for Clarkston-area couple in Boston

Clarkston area residents Kirt Stalker and Cathy Ivan escaped injury when the Boston Marathon was bombed, April 15, but it was close. ‘One or two walk breaks and I would have been there,? said Stalker. Ivan, his wife, volunteered at the race. She was assigned to a spot at the start line, but when she […]