Piles of creatures lying dead in the mud, once vibrant water now still. For Dave Dahline of Springfield Township, the sight seemed familiar. “There was a fish kill last year ? now a year later, my frogs are dead,” said Dahline, whose pond is adjacent to Lake Waumegah. Melting ice revealed masses of dead frogs, […]
When Dr. Nedra Downing needed a way to comfort her granddaughter Katie, Downing’s mother and one of her closest friends came to the rescue. ‘Katie had never been without mom and dad,? Downing said. ‘It was naptime, and we were sitting in an antique oak rocking chair given to me by my mother.? One-year-old Katie’s […]
Budget information provided under the Freedom of Information Act showed four new programs, International Baccalaureate, CSM Tech, All Day Kindergarten, and Fast ForWord, cost a total of $1.68 million. State cuts of $165 per pupil total $1.36 million, for Clarkston’s 8,228 students. The district is cutting $10 million. International Baccalaureate $598,101 IB’s Expenditure Summary Report […]
Clarkston City Council voted unanimously to approve first reading of the city Zoning Ordinance No. 129, which regulates residential and commercial uses in the city. Discussion at the Dec. 14 meeting included concerns raised by former Councilman Richard Bisio, including revisions to the sign ordinance for political campaign signs. Revisions include limiting signs to 14 […]
The federal government giveth, the federal government taketh away. That’s what I was thinking while looking at pictures the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office sent of workers loading up its M113 armored personnel carrier, to be returned to Washington. I used to enjoy seeing the thing at parades though town. It reminded me of my time […]
It’s OK to be goofy on a snowboard. That just means the left foot is forward as you head down the hill, fourth graders at Pine Knob Elementary learned while talking to Olympic snowboarder Barrett Christy, Dec. 10. The right foot forward ? that’s considered ‘regular.? ‘My son was born to two goofy parents and […]
For Ahdi Dasuqi II, opening a business in his hometown is a dream come true. ‘I’ve always loved Clarkston,? said Dasuqi, who graduated from Clarkston High School in 1998. He opened Body by Ahdi Weights and Pilates at 8 S. Main Street, previously Encore Pilates. A graduate of the National Personal Training Academy, his classes […]
Clarkston Rotarians and friends enjoyed sunny weather for the Goodfellow newspaper drive last weekend. ‘It was fantastic,? said Joel DeLong, Rotary president. ‘The weather was ideal for this time of year.? The Woodshop and Clarkston Union provided a place to meet and Mac and Cheese for the volunteers. ‘This was their first time volunteering ? […]
Clarkston schools will have the latest in learning opportunities, no matter what. That’s the message from Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts. ‘It may not seem fair, but as the superintendent of schools, I will continue to bring programs that reach varying needs of our students and provides 21st-century learning opportunities,? Roberts said. Along with state and […]
Clarkstonites have their say on police consolidation at Monday’s public hearing. The consolidation plan would save almost $190,000, but immediately dissolve Clarkston Police Department. ‘If we maintain the status quo, we go into deficit mode next year, and it will continue to grow,? said City Manager Dennis Ritter. ‘It’s a critical issue ? a problem […]