When Our Church Divine Mercy in Davisburg closed last June, parishioners faced the end of their faith community. “The community was saddened to disband,” said church member Carol Compagnoni. The Humphreys family were going to church in Highland. But then they learned there was another option. Colombiere Conference and Retreat Center, 9075 Big Lake Road […]
As students Katie Ploss and Anna Gencay spoke about modernist poetry, classmates Brad Villeneuve and Kylee Haase were busy coloring a piece of paper with crayons. They weren’t being rude. They were following along with Ploss, Gencay, Danielle Daigle, and Quinn Dabrowski’s group presentation. ‘Mixing colors and coming up with new ones – that’s modernism,? […]
As school administration prepares next year’s budget, the plan is to fund $9.5 million in critical-needs spending while maintaining a five-percent fund balance. ‘It’s looking positive right now for Clarkston,? said Mary Beth Rogers, Executive Director of Business Services at the Feb. 10 school board meeting. ‘The governor proposed an $83 increase per student ? […]
Volunteers with American Legion Post 377 spent a month renovating their meeting hall on Mary Sue. ‘It was pretty dingy before,? said Greg Thurber, Post 377 junior vice president. “The paint was donated. Labor was donated. This is the first time we’ve worked on it in about 30 years.” The meeting hall, built about 60 […]
Students Against Destructive Decisions is collecting shoes for donation to people in need in the community. First, though, the footwear is needed for another purpose. They will represent the 259 men, women, and children lost due to drunk driving accidents in Michigan in 2012 at SADD’s Walk to Remember Memorial Walk, Thursday, Feb. 27, 6-8 […]
Dozens of Clarkston teachers, parents and students, some with “Rod Rocks” T-shirts, filled the school board meeting, Monday, in support of Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “He is quite simply the best,” said Cheryl Patterson, Clarkston High School teacher. “I’m profoundly grateful to Dr. Rock for his leadership. He is a visionary and educator who continuously […]
When Deputy Thomas Cavalier joined Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Sashabaw was a two lane road and many others were made of dirt. “Independence Township was a lot less crowded, lot less traffic,” said Cavalier, getting ready to retire after 35 years with the department. His career in law enforcement is even longer ? he patrolled […]
School budget cuts this year could mean outsourced custodians, substitute teachers, and cooks, among a host of other changes. Administration came up with more than $4 million in school-district cuts, but doesn’t recommend half of them. “The list is painful ? I’m not happy with it,” said Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts at the March 23 […]
Dozens of middle school and junior high students are honored every year for their musical achievements ? this year, it’s their teacher’s turn. Shelley Roland was selected as the Michigan Band and Orchestra Association’s Band’Teacher of the Year.? “It really is an honor,” Roland said. “I’m humbled by it. It’s so special. It really is.” […]
With a stage production like ‘Peter Pan,? Clarkston drama students will be sure to put their best British-type accents to use ? Captain Hook’s evil threats just wouldn’t sound the same otherwise. I’ve been getting my fill of British accents myself, as my journey into entertainment free of cable television continues. I’ve enjoyed lots of […]