Police warn drivers not to leave purses, bags, and other items in plain sight in their vehicles, even for a few minutes. The “Felony Lane Gang” has been in town, targeting parents’ vehicles as they drop off their children at local day care centers. “They’re easy targets ? parents are only there for a few […]
Renovation plans for inside Clarkston city hall are on hold for now, but DPW expansion plans costing up to $308,000 remain under consideration. “Office renovation seems like icing on the cake,” said Council member Al Avery, at the Nov. 9 City Council meeting. “When money is available, then we can make the renovations.” Facilities Committee […]
When Dan DeLongchamp joined Independence Township Fire Department in 1974 right out of high school, his parents figured it was something he wanted to get out of his system. “Dad told my mom I just needed to get the sirens and lights out of my head,” DeLongchamp said. “Now, I’m over it.” Fellow firefighters’ union […]
Hotshot film producer Rex Youngblood hosts a dinner for local actors and potential investors, 6 p.m., March 13. It’s a chance for a big break into show business. Things being what they are, it’s also a chance to solve a murder. “It will be up to the audience to grill suspects and find out who […]
This year, the weather was the nicest yet for the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon. Blue skies and bright sun warmed up the brisk Sunday morning nicely. That sort of weather’s going to spoil me, especially if it returns to normal for the season next year, with the usual gray skies and bitterly […]
Sashabaw Middle School students Jenny Lussenhop and Michael Dodge, Clarkston Junior High School Taylor Beach and Julio Dominquez, Clarkston High School students Robert Langen and Rebecca Turner, and Renaissance High School students Gary Minhinnick and Leah Wanat were honored by Clarkston Area Optimists Club at its Youth Appreciation Breakfast, Feb. 24. “They absolutely try to […]
As the time for final cuts approaches, Clarkston Board of Education stands behind its decisions over the past year, approving pay raises for employees and new programs while, six months later, seeking to slice $13 million. That’s the board’s official position. Unofficially, Trustee Joan Patterson and Trustee Rosalie Lieblang aren’t so sure. “My understanding of […]
As the time for final cuts approaches, Clarkston Board of Education stands behind its decisions over the past year, approving pay raises for employees and new programs while, six months later, seeking to slice $13 million. That’s the board’s official position. Unofficially, Trustee Joan Patterson and Trustee Rosalie Lieblang aren’t so sure. “My understanding of […]
Celebrating her 100th birthday on Nov. 17, Hazel Vancil of Clarkston is pretty happy with life in 2015. “I’ve heard it doesn’t take much to keep me happy,” said Vancil, who has lived in Clarkston for the past 40 years. “I don’t think money makes you happy. You’ll be happy if you’re a happy person.? […]
To celebrate the ‘Respect Life? month of October, the new girls? golf team at Everest Collegiate High School had an idea. ‘They approached us with an initiative which we thought could be of great benefit for our school community,? said Maura Plante, director of admissions for Everest Collegiate High School and Academy.? The team put […]