For a local team of walkers, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk is a family affair. “I did my first one with my mom and kept doing it,” said Ashley Gresock of Independence Township, preparing for her third walk. “It’s something you have to experience, put on your ‘bucket list.’ It’s a […]
Local athletes can help young cancer patients fight their disease, at the Ride/Walk for Kids Kicking Cancer, July 18, at Waterford Hills Raceway, 4770 Waterford Road in Independence Township. This is the non-profit group’s first fund raiser at the raceway. “We were looking for a venue that was safe for kids, with no cars,” said […]
For a local team of walkers, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk is a family affair. “I did my first one with my mom and kept doing it,” said Ashley Gresock of Independence Township, preparing for her third walk. “It’s something you have to experience, put on your ‘bucket list.’ It’s a […]
As Clarkston begins its search for a new superintendent, a suburban Chicago school district finished their own ? they hired retiring Clarkston Superintendent Al Roberts. Consultants Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) assisted in Oak Park Elementary School District 97’s search, just outside Chicago, with Roberts among its top five recommendations. Roberts contracted with HYA […]
Clarkston is a quiet town, and that’s how the local police officers like it. But just in case, the department has about a hundred years worth of experience to handle it, said Chief Dale LaCroix. ‘We have investigators from Pontiac, New York City, with a ton of experience,? LaCroix said. ‘It’s nice to have if […]
When the Wilson family posted a sign ‘This house believes? every Christmas, it used to refer to Santa Claus. It means more now. ‘It means miracles ? we believe in miracles,? said Amy Wilson, who was home with her husband Greg and their children Hailey, Abby, and Brady during a storm, June 18. At about […]
Right at the beginning of Clarkston’s search for a new superintendent, and some signs are less than encouraging. Reporter Wendi Reardon sent an e-mail to school board members asking about the timeline for the search, and what they want in a superintendent. These aren’t difficult questions. I, for one, would look for a slavish devotion […]
Nothing can replace a husband and father, killed in the line of duty in Iraq. But people can help. ‘It’s amazing what can be accomplished in one day,? said Patricia Peterson, ‘Patty,? of Independence Township. ‘We have a nice, safe deck to walk on, and enjoy the summer on.? Employees from BAE Systems? facility in […]
Dozens of miniature aircraft fill the sky throughout the summer, with members of Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club at the radio controls. “Everyone is welcome to join us at the field on Thursday evenings,” said Steve Demster of Clarkston, club president. Visitors learn about radio-controlled flying with the help of club instructor pilots and trainer planes, […]
Clarkston State Bank honored more than 50 Clarkston High School Senior Scholars with an Awards Breakfast, May 18, at Deer Lake Athletic Club. “Despite budget cuts, the schools still produce high-caliber students,” said J. Grant Smith, president and CEO of Clarkston State Bank. “A lot of impressive kids come out of Clarkston High School and […]