Racers enjoyed brisk temperatures but a sunny sky at the third annual Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, Nov. 7 at Independence Oaks County Park. ‘I’ve enjoyed running the course in the woods and trails and I will respect all hills for the rest of my years after the last three […]
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who have served our country. Today and always we remember to stop and pray for everyone who is in harm’s way overseas and for those who are in need of protection; ‘The light of God surrounds you, the love of God enfolds you, the Power of God protects […]
Parents plan to bring lots of questions to Monday’s Board of Education meeting. Among them, will increasing class sizes result in redistricting, how much have parents and teachers been involved in budget-cutting decisions, and, most importantly, how will changes impact their children. “Many of us moved here because of the great reputation of the Clarkston […]
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 […]
Marcello’Rossi,’St. Daniel Parish of Clarkston music director, hosts special guest Nancy Ingles, former New York Broadway singer, at his concert,’Sunday, Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m., at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy. Ingles started singing at her church and choir, growing up in Sterling Heights. She performed in musicals in junior high and high school […]
The health & wellness of Americans is in jeopardy. A report by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine shows the US is in dead last among 17 countries including Australia, Canada, Japan and Western Europe. Experts in the health industry attribute the dismal health rank due to poor and under-insured. However, the […]
At the end of the day Township officials are only saying ‘good bye? to four employees. The board voted unanimously at the Feb. 16 regular board meeting to payout a gross of $6,250.40 in accrual pay. The four positions included custodial staff, Department of Public Works laborer, parks laborer, and a Park’s clerk. However, local […]
More than 50 signs displayed different sayings but the same message ? don’t privatorize bus drivers and custodians in Clarkston Community Schools. ‘This is our first step in the effort to educate the community to the real value of the people who hold this district together,? said Karl Bell, Uniserv director with Michigan Education Association. […]
The Gateway of Clarkston, formerly The Birdfeeder, Clarkston Flower Shop and Bonnie an Clyde, celebrated a new name to combine three stores. During the celebration, a copper, 10-foot-tall sculpture of the state of Michigan was unveiled. Owners Sheri Schulz and Steve Stroud have been preparing for the celebration for a long time. Schultz said the […]
The characters of Dr. Seuss come alive on the stage at Clarkston Junior High School in the musical Seussical, Jr., Nov. 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. The musical, by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is based on ‘Horton Hears a Who,? ‘Horton Hatches the Egg? and ‘Miss Gertrude McFuzz.? It takes place as JoJo, […]