Reentering the work force after raising her children, Lisa DePillo of Clarkston had a different standard. ‘I was looking for a job with more meaning and purpose, a way to help people,? said DePillo. Catching up with her friend Leah McLean two-and-a-half years ago, she found they both felt the same way. ‘Raising children is […]
An hour doesn’t last long when evaluating a table filled with financial information. “It’s a lot to go over,” said Dawn Schaller, who submitted a Freedom of Information request to examine an estimated 12,000 pages of Clarkston Community Schools’ check registers, contracts, and other documents. The hour session, March 31, was all that was granted […]
Deadline to apply for appointment to fill a vacant seat on Clarkston Board of Education is April 12. District residents interested in applying for the seat can download a Board Applicant Questionnaire from the district website, www.clarkston.k12.mi.us, fill it out, and return it along with a letter of interest to administration building, 6389 Clarkston Road, […]
CEO Donna Bullard, CEO of Clarkston Brandon Credit Union, said staff is “devastated” by an embezzlement investigation of bank CFO Michael Anthony LaJoice For addition comment, Bullard referred to public statements she released over the weekend and was preparing for this week. “While this investigation is proceeding, we want to assure our members that it […]
Battles have been long won against the polio virus, but final defeat has been elusive. Students at Renaissance High School took up the banner to rid the world of the highly infectious disease during fall classes, raising money through a penny drive to contribute to the Rotary Club ‘s polio fund, researching Rotary polio eradication […]
After months of advertisements, consultants, and interviews with candidates from around the country, Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts narrowed his selection for new deputy superintendent and human resources director to one each. Anonymous callers say the finalists are local hires, but administration will not confirm or deny, saying it’s too early in the process. “These individuals […]
Of all the issues regarding Clarkston Community Schools, the quality of its teachers and students is not one of them. I say this because I’ve received calls and letters from parents and students in the International Baccalaureate program, defending it from what they see are attacks on the kids and instructors. That’s not what was […]
Clarkston Community Church on Clarkston Road is growing, and Oakland Christian School is growing along with it. ‘We’ve been an active participant with the church in designing classrooms and the playground,? said Randy Speck, superintendent. ‘It benefits the school and the church. They’ve been great.? They are moving their Early Childhood Program for children 2 […]
In its second year of existence, Clarkston High School’s CODAS group earned a spot in national competition in New York City. ‘This is great, a fantastic opportunity,? said Brian Haverkate, choral director for CODAS, Clarkston’s Own Dynamic Acappella Singers. ‘These singers are extremely proud and excited to represent Clarkston High School and community.? The group […]
Clarkston Planning Commission was the first city board to meet in 2016, and they took the opportunity to set some goals for the new year. Goals include supporting the Master Plan; complete site plan reviews in a timely manner; complete training for all members; bring surface zoning ordinance enforcement issues to the attention of city […]