According to district policy, bullying is prohibited in Clarkston schools. That’s small solace for one student. ‘Having to put up with it every day made me feel so sad ? my grades suffered, I couldn’t keep up, it made me feel like I was a failure, like I was stupid,? said the 13-year-old Independence Township […]
You don’t have to be an avid Civil War buff to enjoy Independence Township author Kim Crawford’s new book, but it helps. ‘It’s a big book for a small audience ? those interested in history, perhaps with an ancestor in the unit,? said Crawford, 53, who wrote ‘The 4th Michigan Infantry in the Civil War.? […]
Great Turtle Toys recently opened a second location, 5530 Sashabaw Road “We’re really excited ? it’s a more convenient, accessible location for people,” said owner Jamie Nye-Menyan. “We’re right next to Dairy Dream ? it’s a good pairing.” The Sashabaw Road toy shop and its current location at 6160 Dixie Highway will both be open […]
Black Friday usually means the mall, but for Clarkston store owners Ann Stevenson and Shari Schulz, it’s an opportunity for them, too. “Shop locally ? avoid the hassle of traffic and the mall,” Schulz said. “We open at 9 a.m. so you don’t have to get up early.” Or folks can come by for dinner […]
Black Friday usually means the mall, but for Clarkston store owners Ann Stevenson and Shari Schulz, it’s an opportunity for them, too. “Shop locally ? avoid the hassle of traffic and the mall,” Schulz said. “We open at 9 a.m. so you don’t have to get up early.” Or folks can come by for dinner […]
An idyllic winter scene graces this year’s Christmas cards offered by Clarkston United Methodist Church. “The scene is something I thought of from my trips going up north and to Europe ? it’s no specific spot,” said artist and church member Jan Mayer. “It’s main purpose is to help others in the community.” She hopes […]
Chalk up one more on the medical-marijuana moratorium list. Springfield Township Board voiced unanimously support for a moratorium on any request to open a marijuana dispensary . Trustees considered three options at their Nov. 11 meeting, zoning ordinance regulation, outright ban, and moratorium. “We’re getting inquiries ? a couple people came in to ask about […]
Heather Keway, 27, of Waterford Township faces three credit-card fraud and probation violation charges in connection with a purse snatching, Nov. 4. According to police reports, a pastor at Clarkston United Methodist Church left her purse on a chair near her office unattended for about an hour, 12-1 p.m. When she checked on it, it […]
W. Leigh Bonner retired from his job as a teacher at Clarkston High School in 1982, but he never stopped teaching. Bonner, who departed this life the day before Veterans Day, Nov. 10, 2010, at the age of 90, spoke about his World War II experiences with Clarkston Junior High School students for the past […]
All tree traces removed, the Wilson family is back in their Holcomb Road home. ‘It took a long time ? it was a not so fun summer,? said Amy Wilson, who lives there with her husband, Greg, and their children Hailey, Abby, and Brady. ‘We’re so thankful no one was injured, and for the friendship.? […]