15 years ago – 1999 ‘Waldon-Main purchase a possibility for Land Conservancy?? The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy was hoping the second time was the charm. After falling short in its first attempt, the group was looking into purchasing the land at the corner of Main Street and Waldon Road. They wanted to preserve the […]
The Clarkston News is nearing completion of a series on Clarkston Schools’ recently approved long-term strategic plan (overview, March 5; student achievement, March 12; technology, March 19; operations, March 26; finance, April 2). What an outstanding endeavor the school board performed. We take this time to publicly thank the Clarkston School Board for their efforts. […]
Groveland Twp.- In an effort to cut $349 million from the current state budget, the Michigan State Police will chop $1.7 million from their budget by laying-off 100 troopers statewide. Those cuts will include three troopers from the township post who were assigned last December. The layoffs will reduce the number of troopers to nine […]
Brandon Twp.- During World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt encouraged Americans to plant ‘Victory Gardens? to supplement their incomes and the food supply during a time of rationing. Dale and Ginnie Richmond remember that time clearly. Their families and their neighbors all participated. Now, in a recession that is the worst in 74-year-old Dale’s […]
The 100 Yarden Dash kicks off this weekend, with demonstrations of gardening, composting, fencing, and other edible landscaping ideas. “At its core, it’s turning unproductive space into productive space,” said Mark Angelini of Springfield Township. “Food is central to everybody’s life. Everybody eats food.” A yarden, combination of ‘yard? and ‘garden,? is when part of […]
Clarkston Brake and Muffler Shop, at the corner of M-15 and Clarkston Road, is looking for a new place to call home. Co-owner Dan O’Connor was surprised to read local business owners Curt Catallo and Ann Stevenson are planning a coffee shop and deli with a drive-thru and outdoor seating. The first time he heard […]
Atlas Twp.- Every year at this time, English teacher Bill Duso gives a special writing assignment to all the seniors at Goodrich High School. He tells them to write a letter to their mothers. Duso doesn’t read the letters, but he mails them and has been doing so for 20 years. ‘When I watched seniors […]
Kasha Cobb, 16, a Goodrich High School student, bagged this Atlas Township gobbler at about 6 p.m., May 3 during the Michigan Spring Turkey Hunt for private property. Kasha was hunting with her grandfather Robert Cobb from a ground blind. He called the tom within 30 yards before she dropped the bird with a Remington […]
John Schmidt, Neiman’s Family Market store director, presents a check for $600 to Paul Maxwell of Angel’s Place Race, April 18. Neiman’s is sponsoring the May 17 event, which will feature a 10k run, 5k Bruce Clifton Run/Walk, and a 1 mile Family Fun Walk at St. Daniel Church in Clarkston. Photo by Andrea Beaudoin
The Optimists honored Clarkston kids from three elementary schools with Student Citizen awards, April 16. Miguel Need was selected from Independence Elementary School. “Miguel is a wonderful student,” said Principal Chris Turner at the Optimist breakfast meeting. “The Optimist Creed is Miguel all the way down,” said teacher Rory Stevenson, who taught Need in third […]