Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner missed the last seven regularly scheduled meetings due to illness, and a third of all meetings in 2010. He still receives his full salary of $78,248 per year, as well as car allowance of $600 a month and other benefits. Trustee Neil Wallace, one of several candidates to advocate for […]
History comes to life in the 2011 Clarkston Village Players Youth Theater’s summer production of “Night at the Wax Museum.” “The hysterical meets the historical in this comic romp through the wackiest wax museum in history,” said Director Donna Ellis. The production by Tim Kelly, music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur, features six unlucky students […]
For Jean Saile, family was most important. She and her husband James Saile created a big one, with six children. As Clarkston News editor from 1971-1977, family was a frequent topic of her weekly ‘Hill ‘n Gully? column. Family’s why she joined the CNews in the first place. ‘When she worked for Pontiac Press, she […]
Nick Gura is set to celebrate his 15th birthday this year. He was born on Feb. 29, 1948, so he is technically 60 years old, but he can only celebrate his actual birthdate every four years. Dura and three other ‘Leap Year babies? were featured on the front page of the Feb. 24, 1972, edition […]
For Michael Espejo, senior at Clarkston High School, John Hancock left a big a mark on history as the Declaration of Independence. Espejo’s insights into his impact on modern issues earned him a $2,500 scholarship from John Hancock Financial, in their 2008 Promise of America Scholarship essay competition. “My mom heard about it from a […]
Girl Scout Troop 1546, Clarkston Elementary, hosted hundreds of fellow scouts for an evening of International learning and fun. ‘We have 450 registered ? with dads and brothers along, that adds up to a lot,? said Jeanne Kitchen, Troop 1546 of Clarkston Elementary, which hosted the annual event at Springfield Oaks. Scouts from 40 Clarkston […]
Learning to read was a struggle for 9-year-old Hannah Rostek of Clarkston. Her parents and teachers worked with her for years, trying to understand why Rostek, a bright, outgoing girl, had trouble deciphering the words sitting there on the page. Trouble was, the words weren’t. ‘They were popping off the page, I’d see halos around […]
Gary Soggs wasn’t particularly popular at Clarkston Community Schools when he was hired in 2005. He made teachers and staff give up portable heaters and refrigerators, turn off lights, and comply with tight scheduling of after-school activities. But with energy savings of $674,991 over the past two years, people have come around. ‘At first, there […]
Without direct community support, Clarkston’s Fourth of July would have withered on the vine this year. But folks came through, ensuring a day filled of parading patriotism through downtown and festival fun in Clintonwood Park, topped with a full fireworks display. In keeping with their promise to match every dollar raised for July 4 festivities, […]
When the Clarkston Fourth of July Parade marches down Main Street, Monday, Terry and Muriel Shelswell of Independence Township, and their sons Michael and Ben, will be there in Terry’s collection of historic military vehicles. “I’m honored to be there ? it’ll be great,” said Terry, who has been collecting military trucks since 1988, when […]