Soapbox

Normally a column is dedicated to one, maybe two issues worth sounding off over, but this week is a little different. Readers are spared a long rant on one issue in exchange for a few short rants on several. I was taking pictures at the CHS pep rally when the robotics team showed off their […]

Schools on ‘bad financial track?

Something has to change about Clarkston Schools, and it needs to change now, according to school board members and district administrators. Almost all of the Sept. 25 board meeting was spent in discussions between board members and administrators. Though no final decisions were made regarding the district’s future, those in attendance agreed the district is […]

More of Clarkston Schools? new teachers and staff

Last week, we began introducing the new teachers and staff from the Clarkston school district to our readers. There are several more staff members to introduce, so this week, the series continues will five more additions to Clarkston schools. Casey Kirsten of Highland is the new LRC teacher at Bailey Lake. Prior to coming to […]

Touring Clarkston underwater

One might not believe finding buried treasure is likely in this day an age, especially in a place like Clarkston. Burt Fangel of Springfield Township knows better though, because he has found plenty over the years ? and not where you might expect. Fangel, 75, spent most of his free time for over three decades […]

Back to school blues

As summer begins to fade into memory, thoughts turn to the beginning of school. For students that means homework and no more sleeping in, but for parents, the back-to-school concerns are a little more complicated. School begins for Clarkston Schools on Sept. 5, and often the first week of class is spent adapting to the […]

Armstong still adapting to school board

Even with more than 30 years of school experience behind him, Joe Armstrong says he still has a lot to learn. Armstrong was elected to the Clarkston School Board in May and was sworn in as a trustee the first week in July. Since that time, Armstrong said he has been through a lot to […]

Local man invited to motorcycle hall of fame

Motorcycle enthusiasts have their own ‘dream cruise? event to look forward to ever year. Independence Township resident Roger Smith was recently invited to appear at this event, the Concours d’Elegance, hosted by the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Smith, 56, is a retired detective from the City of Pontiac Police Department whose biggest passion is […]

CVP season opens with plenty of laughter

Does your mother-in-law ever drive you crazy? If so, then the Clarkston Village Players? season opener is perfect for you. Kicking-off the season with farcical humor is ‘Red Hot Mammas,? the story of how close and frustrating families can be. After Dan Casey’s ( played by Brian Taylor) father passes away, he asks his mother […]

Clarkston board establishes goals for new school year

Administrators and school board members from Clarkston Schools spent the entirety of the Aug. 14 board meeting discussing the future of the district and their long-term goals. Prior to a final round of discussion, Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts spoke about what he called the ‘State of the Schools.? In his talk, Roberts emphasized that administrators […]

Soapbox

Well, by the time this column is in print the Woodward Dream Cruise is over. However, I doubt that means you wouldn’t find people still cruising around the intersection of 13 Mile Road and Woodward if you looked. Even though it seems sacrilegious to say so when you live anywhere near the Motor City, I […]

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