Goodrich – She’ll have to give up her seats on the planning commission and zoning board of appeals, but Pat Schierup will soon be the new Goodrich village clerk. Schierup, who’s previously served on the village council, was hired as a part-time clerk at the rate of $10 per hour. The hiring decision was approved […]
During Clarkston City Council’s special meeting, Sept. 6, the council voted unanimously to move forward with SEMCOG’s grant application for two new dump trucks. The grant awarded would be $163,663 and may not arrive until 2014. The city decided to pay approximately $40,000 from their general fund to cover the 20 percent match now required […]
Clarkston Community Schools’ retiring teachers and staff represent about 340 years of service. ‘It will be very difficult to replace you,? said school board President Stephen Hyer at the June 9 board meeting. ‘Thank you for your service.? Those honored by the Board of Education as they retire from the district include: Jean Bierlein, third-grade […]
Students at Clarkston Elementary School ended their school year with a “SPLASH.” In the school Academic Service Learning project, called Students Practice Learning And Service Here, students bought and planted flowers and trees, mulched, lay brick pavers, and installed a bench, all to beautify one of the school’s back entrances. “The entrance was drab,” said […]
Goodrich – Goodies and incentives are in store for customers and visitors when Oxford Bank opens its doors in Goodrich. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for 8 a.m. Jan. 21 at the new bank branch, located at 8125 State Road in Goodrich. The bank will formally open Jan. 24, accompanied by promotions, giveaways, and refreshments, […]
Clarkston High School’s cafeteria and performing arts center are set for wireless connection to the Internet. ‘By having limited wireless capability in the high school, we can expand learning opportunities for our students,? said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. Clarkston School Board Trustee Rosalie Lieblang tried to put the brakes on the $15,000 purchase at an […]
Blown glass, wearables, paintings, photography, jewelry, wood works and other necessities from hand-selected merchants will fill Depot Park for Clarkston’s 39th annual Art in the Village, Sept. 15-16. ‘Art in the Village is a signature Clarkston event, and many of our artists say it is their favorite show,” said Jennifer Arkwright, Clarkston Community Historical Society […]
Michigan Association of School Administrators awarded its 2008 Regional Champion for Children Award to Stephen Hyer, president of Clarkston Board of Education. “I don’t know what to say ? thank you very much,” Hyer said at the June 9 award presentation. “It’s my privilege to represent Clarkston schools and public education across the state.” Hyer’s […]
Goodrich – With the launch of a new children’s store, downtown Goodrich is a mecca of family activity, says Dawn Toms of The Kids Klothes Line. ‘People don’t have to go to the mall,? said Toms, of Goodrich, who joined longtime Goodrich resident Kari Zmich in opening The Kids Klothes Line in December. The boutique […]
*Matthew Leidel, 24, is the new branch supervisor at the Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union, 4 South St., Ortonville. Leidel earned a B.A. from Oakland University in December 2003. He began working for CBCCU in September 2002 as a teller and moved up to assistant branch supervisor in March 2003. Leidel is married and lives […]