Graduation grants heartfelt wish

Watching their child walk across the stage at Commencement, many parents of Clarkston’s 592 graduates consider it a miracle. For Chesney Oldenburg’s parents Jeff and Jeanne Oldenburg, they know it is. “By all accounts, she should not be here,” Jeff said. “It’s a true miracle, a success story. Rescuers did everything right on a day […]

Search starts for Clarkston superintendent

Discussions haven’t started on how to replace Clarkston schools Superintendent Al Roberts and dozens of other early retirees, but should soon. “We will be losing many experienced and highly regarded staff and they will be sorely missed,” said board Vice President Sue Boatman. “Employees have until June 11 to rescind their retirement application. I would […]

Residents have advice for superintendent search

For Henry Woloson of Independence Township, the retirement of school Superintendent Al Roberts is a time to consider new ideas. One is to share administration with neighboring school districts. “A few Michigan school districts share a superintendent,” Woloson said. “With Dr. Roberts leaving, why not explore the option for Clarkston and, say, Lake Orion?” For […]

Parent presents gifts to beleaguered bus drivers

When Paula Rumbold-Elosegui of Independence Township heard about 20 percent pay cuts for Clarkston school bus drivers, she did more than feel sorry for them. She embarked on a month-long fund raising project to provide gift bags to each and every driver. She and her family, husband Robert and children Corey, Tyler, Riley, Jordyn and […]

Search starts for Clarkston superintendent

Discussions haven’t started on how to replace Clarkston schools Superintendent Al Roberts and dozens of other early retirees, but should soon. “We will be losing many experienced and highly regarded staff and they will be sorely missed,” said board Vice President Sue Boatman. “Employees have until June 11 to rescind their retirement application. I would […]

Kudos for community service

Amanda Martin earned this year’s Youth of the Year Community Award for her volunteer efforts with Paws For A Cause. Martin, 17, raised and trained three puppies for the national assistance-dog program. And she’s allergic to dogs. ‘I found a way around it. All three are black standard poodles ? they’re hypoallergenic,? said the Clarkston […]

Teen beats odds, makes a difference

Sarah Angelini overcame many challenges to reach this point in her high school career. She has one more. The graduating senior at Renaissance High School is set to go to Costa Rica this summer as part of the Rustic Pathways eco-service program. “She’s a great kid, an amazing kid,” said Vicki Petrouneas-Mantzios, one of her […]

Rotarians offer flag service

Davisburg Rotarians want to see as many flags fly as possible, and offer a Celebration of America Flag Display Service to help. For participants, Davisburg Rotary Club volunteers will install capped PVC sleeves in front yards at grade level to not interfere with lawn maintenance. Rotarians will place a 3-by-5-foot flag on a 10-foot staff […]

Prayers for local leaders

Members of many denominations joined together, May 6, for Clarkston Area National Day of Prayer Breakfast at St. Daniel Catholic Church. Sponsored by Clarkston Area Pastors Association, Lewis Wint and Son Funeral Home, and local businesses, government and community representatives led prayers for families and our future. Men of Grace chorus of Pontiac wrapped up […]

Crime rises, funds fall

A man breaks into an Ortonville Road gas station to steal cigarettes, Feb. 23. March 2, a woman walks into a Main Street convenience store and steals three bottle of vodka. April 3, a man steals nine bottles of booze from the same store. Investigators suspect out-of-towners in dozens of cases like these throughout the […]

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