15 years ago – 1993 ‘Principal steps down? Only a year after being hired in as Clarkston High School principal, Jim Goebel asked to step down and become vice principal, leaving Brent Cooley to fill the position of principal. ‘Four named local heroes by Domino’s Pizza? Jim Evans, Dwight Spiker and Dale Ryan of Clarkston […]
Brandon Twp.-The rather rough ride for the aging school bus fleet may be just a little smoother following last weeks board meeting. The board Ok’d the purchase of eight 77 passenger and two 47 passenger buses at a cost to the district of $631,580. The 10 new buses should be set for the 2005-06 school […]
Both Brandon and Goodrich school districts have set election filing dates and election dates. Those considering running for a two or four-year term on the Goodrich Board of Education in the May 3 election must file nominating petitions by Feb. 8. Qualified candidates wishing to run for trustee Michael Tripp and secretary Shane Tiedeman’s seats […]
No one was injured in a house fire in the 7000 block of Deer Acres Court, 9:42 a.m., Sept. 7. An Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol saw smoke from Dixie Highway and called it in. When he found the burning house off Holcomb Road, it was already fully ablaze. Independence Township firefighters arrived to […]
Dear Editor, Five years ago, Clarkston became the next town for area hospitals to compete for their ‘market share.? Several hospitals courted our practice to help them develop some sort of presence in our town. After endless meetings it became apparent that only two hospitals could complete a project that approached what we actually need: […]
Editor Phil Custodio exchanges information with budding journalist Jake Sabourin, 17, of Waterford. Sabourin stopped by the editorial office of The Clarkston News during its open house, June 20, to talk about newspapers and how they are made. Photo by Wendi Reardon
Atlas Twp. – With a new access road and transmitter building constructed in the township, emergency workers are edging closer to reliable communication. The road and building were recently built at the site of the WFUM tower near Washburn and Kipp roads, where the Genesee County 911 Consortium will soon co-locate microwave dishes for its […]
Main Street in historic downtown Clarkston is the spot for the 15th annual Taste of Clarkston Sunday, Sept. 23, 12-6 p.m. Co-hosted by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Independence Township , and City of the Village of Clarkston, this event features over 30 local restaurants and 50 exhibitors. ‘We are very excited by the […]
Residents can expect to hear short bursts from warning sirens through the end of the month. The warning sirens will undergo routine maintenance in September, and once the work is completed, the sirens will be tested for about 30seconds to ensure they are functioning properly. If locals hear a siren lasting three minutes, you are […]
Brandon Twp.-The school board announced on Monday that 20 resumes have been received from candidates for superintendent. At a cost of $17,500 the board approved T.D. & Associates a Grand Rapids area-based firm to replace Bart Jenniches, who announced his exit after nine years last summer. A new superintendent should be in place by March […]