Going once…
Geechy Guy auctions an original work of art by local artist Pamela Palmer at Clarkston Foundation’s Golf Outing, Monday. Photo by Phil Custodio
School vote may be on way to fall
Clarkston is one vote away from moving May school elections to November. Clarkston Board of Education hammered out details of a resolution to be discussed for possible vote at its Aug. 24 meeting. It will initially call for even-year November elections of board members serving six-year terms. ‘All options are still on the table,? said […]
Let the music play
The Clarkston High School Marching Band performed on Friday night during the MHSAA Football Division 1 District Championship game. The band recently took tenth place at the Michigan Competing Bands Association State Finals at Ford Field, Nov. 1. ‘They did a great job,? said Michael Lewis, director. Photo by Wendi Reardon
Jobs aplenty in construction trades
Looking for a job? Local contractors say there are construction jobs available for individuals who are willing to work hard. According to Sam Moraco, president of MLC Building Company in Clarkston, ‘There are currently few apprentices because the construction field has been down for the past eight years. No one is learning the trades. To […]
Townships seek cash from trash
Local governments should move forward to establish a solid waste authority. That’s the word from Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), an Ann Arbor-based firm retained earlier this year to evaluate and report on alternatives for current residential garbage hauling and recycling practices in seven North Oakland communities. Advocates of establishing such an authority have repeatedly touted […]
Waterfront classes
Swim Lesson students and lifeguards at Deer Lake Beach take a “Safety Day,” Aug. 4, in lieu of their regular swim classes. Parents took a refresher course on child and infant CPR while students learned basic water safety with the lifeguards. Independence Twp. Parks and Rec offers various swim classes at the beach, ranging from […]
News in Brief
Library budget hearing The Clarkston Independence District Library Board hosts a public hearing on the proposed library budget for 2015 at the library, 6495 Clarkston Road, at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17. Subject of the hearing will be proposed property tax millage rates to support the proposed budget. A copy of the budget is available […]
A Look Back From The CNews archives
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Open for business? Independence Elementary school opened amid a colorful display of balloons and cheerful smiles. Principal Chris Turner led the countdown and a ceremonial send-off of balloons celebrated the opening. ‘Clarkston museum’s first exhibit: 100 years of education? Times had changed but not lost for the founders of the […]
Race is on
Six Clarkston candidates declared intent to run for city council in the November election, turning in required paperwork by the Aug. 4 deadline. Four seats are up for grabs; Voters will elect three city council members for two-year terms, and one member for a one-year term, at the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Incumbent Jim Brueck […]
Trucks at the park
Rainy weather moved Tons of Trucks from Saturday to Sunday this past weekend, but kids still got a chance to get behind the wheels of some of Independence Township’s largest vehicles. The annual event is hosted by Independence Township Parks and Rec at Clintonwood Park.