When Springfield Township Planning Commission holds a public hearing Thursday on proposed rezonings, homeowner Len Gorz plans to be there. ‘My hope is that they will consider the ramifications on all property owners, and make a full and fair determination based on all the facts,? Gorz said. The proposal would redesignate some One Family Residential […]
When Brett Teran was a 19-year-old University of Michigan student, he watched a video called ‘Implants,? about dental surgery. It changed his life. ‘I thought it was cool,? said Teran, 1998 graduate of Clarkston High School. ‘I’ve always liked using my hands, and helping people. I was good with tools.? He wanted to be a […]
When a Clarkston Mill Pond starts looking more like a stream, everyone should be concerned, says Glenburnie Lane resident Tom Macsay. ‘This is not an Upper Mill Pond issue ? this is really a village issue,? Macsay said. ‘It’s all linked together. If this pond breaks down, so go all the other ones.? The Upper […]
In a preview of his state-of-the-schools report, set for Aug. 13 at the Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Al Roberts said he is optimistic about Clarkston Community Schools? future. ‘Lots of things are going on, despite the state budget,? Roberts said. ‘I’m pleased we can continue to offer exemplary programs for the kids.? Advantages for […]
Ducks flying through the Clarkston have a new place to hang their hats, thanks to Clarkston High School students Dylan Hitchcock and Eric Nordquist. As junior high students last year, they took on the duckhouse building project as their academic service learning project. “I believe in conserving wildlife and land here,” said Hitchcock, a hunter. […]
Rick and Dayna Lieder have lived in Clarkston for years. This was the first year performing in Clarkston’s Concerts in the Park, though. “It was wonderful, very exciting,” Dayna said. Their band, also including Eric Harrington on keyboard, Terry Stevenson and Al Charmichael, both guitar and vocals, and Brian Romeo, sax and flute, performed for […]
Changes to Clarkston Community Schools busing routes are not new. But officials expect tempers may flare next week when postcards specifying individual bus stops tell hundreds of parents their children’s stops were moved or eliminated. And they are prepared, setting up a hotline and streamlining report procedures, said Anita Banach, director of communication and marketing. […]
Local engineering professionals bringing A World In Motion back to Clarkston schools this year are hoping to expand the program. They’ll need some help, though. “We’re looking for additional volunteers from the community,” said Mary Ann McCracken, GM lead engineer for fullsize trucks. “The more we get, the faster and easier it will be to […]
Afflicted with a congenital brain disorder, Devin Kalisz is unable to work. But she manages to stay busy, establishing a website, corresponding with the governor, and helping plan a multi-community fundraiser and awareness walk. “Instead of sitting around feeling bad, I’m trying to help,” said Kalisz, who was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation after a […]
The Secretary of State office on Main Street will close next year, but it shouldn’t move far. According to the state Department of Management and Budget, the new office will remain in Independence Township. The new, approximately 4,000-square-foot center, to be located within five miles of I-75 and Dixie Hwy., will mean more and better […]