Clarkston schools is considering a $4 million bus purchase this year. Kevin Bickerstaff, Transportation Department head, presented a plan to Clarkston Board of Education, Nov. 10. He recommends the purchase of 53 buses, including 40 77-passenger buses, eight 30-passenger buses, and five 18-passenger buses each with three wheelchair stations, from Hoekstra Transportation for $4,121,264. Bids […]
Questions continue regarding city spending practices in advance of this year’s audit, which is expected to be presented to City Council later this month or in early December. At the Oct. 27 council meeting during public comment, resident Lori Mahler expressed concerns. Mahler said she read ‘All is not right in the city, so sayeth […]
ADDISON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Zoning Enabling Act (MZEA) public hearings will be held on September 8, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Addison Township Office Complex, 1440 Rochester Road, Leonard, MI 48367. The purpose of the hearings are to […]
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Council, mayor sworn in Newly elected Clarkston City Council members and mayor were sworn in, Nov. 10. Richard Bisio, who had served on the council previously from 2010-2012, won a fresh seat on the council on Election Day. Voters re-elected incumbents Michael Sabol and Sharron Catallo. Mayor Joe Luginski ran unopposed. Peg Roth, who ran […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Semi-sweet? The Clarkston Varsity Football team battled the Macomb Dakota Cougars through four overtime periods in the MHSAA Region 3 Finals for a 57-56 victory. It was their first regional title school history. ‘Clarkston Cinema closed? The fact ‘Stigmata? was still on the marquee at Clarkston Cinema, the 266-theater, located […]
Oxford Football Coach Bud Rowley is legendary for always having his teams ready for any foe. Entering his 30th season at Oxford’s helm, Rowley is confident his squad will be ready but said there is more work than usual needed during the next two weeks before the first game on Aug. 28 when Clio comes […]
Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, Oxford’s student-athletes will be playing in a whole new league. Last week, principals from high schools comprising the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) voted 19-1 to admit Oxford to their athletic league. ‘Every coach that I’ve talked to has been excited about the news,? said Oxford Athletic Director Mike Watson. […]
Independence Oaks County Park up on Sashabaw Road has some seriously scenic trails and board walks. Next time I’m there, I hope to be able to slow down and take in the sights. No time for that last Sunday. I was there running as fast as I could with hundreds of others as part of […]
Superintendent proud of school audit Dear Editor, On Oct. 27, Clarkston Board of Education received the annual audit from our auditing firm, Hungerford and Nichols, as required by state law. CCS received the highest opinion an auditor can give, including compliance with federal programs, with no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. The district increased its […]