Give the gift of health this holiday

Health should never be taken for granted. Good health depends on the effort you put in. This issue of Thriving will discuss how you can prevent as well as discover the underlying causes of behavioral conditions including ADHD. ADHD is one of the most frequently diagnosed neurobehavioral condition afflicting children and adults in the United […]

Tasty snacks

Rick Barber enjoys a bag of roasted nuts made by Eric Christrup during the Christmas Art and Craft Show at Clarkston High School. Photo by Andrea Beaudoin

Victory

Teammates Matt Kamieniecki and Nick Tatu hoist the MHSAA District Championship trophy and share their joy with Wolves Head Coach Dan Fife, teammates and their fans. Photo by Wendi Reardon.

Cutting the cuts

Deciding $13 million in budget cuts is too deep, Clarkston Schools are opening its savings account. ‘We are relaxing the zero deficit parameter,? said Steve Hyer, president of Clarkston Board of Education during the board’s special meeting on March 15. The board voted unanimously to have a $2.7 million deficit for the 2011 fiscal year. […]

Spiritual Matters

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!? Luke 2:13-14 The verses in Luke 2 are well known among Christians who celebrate Christmas. For us, Christmas is about the ‘Christ? child born in […]

A fair to help the world

Visitors could buy gifts and help non-profits during the eighth Annual Alternative Christmas Gift Fair last weekend at the Clarkston United Methodist Church. The annual fair offers visitors a chance to buy goods made using ethical methods from countries around the world, and help charitable organizations. Visitors were also able to make a donation in […]

Superintendent defends spending on new program

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 […]

Clarkston Police on the line

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 […]

New substation commander; additional supervision eyed

Brandon Twp.-Hello and goodbye. The township board welcomed Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Dale Brown as the new Brandon substation commander this week. Brown is a familiar face as he served as a patrol investigator in the township from 2009-2013. ‘I am excited to be back and I look forward to serving the residents of […]

Appraisals for new county, DNR park property completed

Groveland Twp.-A county park expansion in the western section of the township inched closer last month. In December 2014, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported a grant for $2.9 million was approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for the purchase of about 300 acres of property located near Mt. Holly for the […]