George Wells III of Clarkston spent weeks this summer reviewing scholarship essays describing the inspirations of young people from across the area. He could relate to many of them ? scholarship winner Emily Rupp’s relationship with her brother is like him and his sister’s. ‘We share a lot of personality traits ? we’re both outgoing […]
Blind s-curves down a hill. Steep ravines, dark, impenetrable woods. Speeding cars, trucks, buses. Sex offenders, animals, no sidewalks or parking areas. These and other hazards endanger the children of Rusty Lane in Springfield Township under Clarkston Community Schools? busing policy, parents told the Board of Education Monday. ‘This is a dangerous spot,? said Michele […]
The Clarkston Labor Day parade will include lots of tradition, but will point to the future as well. As it has since 1940, the parade is hosted by Clarkston Rotary Club. It will be led by the American Legion Post 377. ‘We’ll have the Clarkston marching band and Clarkston Chiefs football team,? said Rotarian Judy […]
A week before the start of school, local law enforcement, fire fighters, and school officials spent the day thinking like a terrorist. Invited by Independence Township Fire Department and Clarkston Community Schools, John Giduck of Archangel Corp. presented information on worldwide and domestic terrorism, especially as it impacts schools. ‘I’ve seen my share of blood-soaked […]
State Sen. Mike Bishop, R-12th District, sees two options for solving the state’s budget troubles ? cut spending to match revenue, or increase revenue to match spending. ‘It’s a battle,? Bishop told Clarkson Area Chamber of Commerce members at their lunch mixer Aug. 23. ‘Do we live within our means, adjust expenditures to revenues, give […]
The Third Annual Salute to Safety is set for Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Clarkston Health Center. The free event encourages safety and wellness throughout the community, and salutes local police, fire, and EMS personnel. ‘It’s a great opportunity for families to come out and say thank you to local police and fire […]
For Kris and Herb Dula, the active community calendar of the Clarkston area drew them to the area. ‘We’re planning on having the kids blowing bubbles in the Labor Day parade,? Kris said. Independence Township business owners, they enter floats in most of Clarkston’s downtown parades. ‘We like how everyone knows everyone else,? Kris said. […]
George Wells III of Clarkston spent weeks this summer reviewing scholarship essays describing the aspirations of young people from across the area. He could relate to many of them ? scholarship winner Emily Rupp’s relationship with her brother is like his with his sister. ‘We share a lot of personality traits ? we’re both outgoing […]
Sgt. Todd Michael Dunckley was recently awarded the Army Commendation Medal by Col. Dean Brown, commander of Camp Grayling. Dunckley, a human resource specialist and retention non-commissioned officer, is assigned to the Joint Maneuver Training Center, Michigan Army National Guard, Camp Grayling. He was awarded the medal for his ability to plan, resource, integrate, coordinate […]
This summer, Independence Township teens Josh and Ryan Herrera had to turn down several invitations by friends to hang out ? they had to work. Complaining to the boss wouldn’t have helped. As owners of the Clarkston Lawnscaping business, they set the schedule themselves. ‘Our friends would want to hang out, but we’d have to […]