Brandon Twp.- Parents may roll their eyes when their child asks for Mom or Dad to read them the same story yet again, but Margaret Sclesky says the repetition of these tales are essential for children. She will relate why during ‘Reading with Preschoolers,? a free program for parents and caregivers including teachers and daycare […]
Brandon Twp.- The state board of education’s decision to replace the ACT college entrance exam with the SAT does not impact this year’s high school juniors or seniors and students planning to take the test in March can benefit from a seminar coming to the library. Sylvan Learning Center of Oxford will offer an ACT […]
Tom Lowrie celebrated 30 years in business in grand style, with drinks and hors d’oeurves on his backyard tent and patio and a visit by the Michigan Renaissance Festival queen. ‘Sir Tom and I have known each other for many years,? said Queen Elizabeth Glorianna, as portrayed by Caroline Jett. ‘He is always delightful and […]
Efforts to recall Supervisor David Wagner is growing. Rae Luallen and Linda Donkerbrook, members of ‘Citizens Against Independence Township Waste,? handed out ‘Recall Wagner? fliers to residents paying their summer taxes at Township Hall. ‘His spending is out of control and the township cannot continue to beat down the residents and expect us to continue […]
It’s deemed ‘The Story.? Rachel Joy Scott, 17, was the first of 12 students and one teacher killed at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. on April 20, 1999, the result of a shooting rampage. Just weeks before her death Rachel wrote, ‘I have this theory that if one person can go out of their […]
Ortonville- Robert Renchik will lead the Downtown Development Authority in the new year, beginning by bringing information about the organization to the village council at their next meeting, set for 7 p.m., Jan. 26, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. Village Council President Wayne Wills said at the December meeting he would like a […]
No one wants to imagine the worst to happen – but just in case, Clarkston Community Schools wants to be prepared. “School safety has been our number one priority,? said Deputy Superintendent David Reschke. The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Grant was awarded for the consortium of school districts including Clarkston, Lake Orion […]
It’s back to the chopping block for Independence Township trustees, rejecting second quarter recommended reconciliation and budget adjustments. ‘With my meetings with the supervisor, I would tell you I don’t know if the supervisor and I will be able to come back to you with anymore cuts,” said Finance Director Susan Hendricks at the Sept. […]
John Cox is ready to conquer the moon, portraying Buzz Aldrin at Pine Knob Elementary’s Explorer Wax Museum, Jan. 9. Photo by Phil Custodio
Clarkston Board of Education rated Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock as “barely adequate” in its evaluation last month. However, board members said they would call to revisit the evaluation at the school board meeting on Jan. 12, after deadline for this Super News edition. “Based on some things I have learned since we did the official […]