A week before the start of school, local law enforcement, fire fighters, and school officials spent the day thinking like a terrorist. Invited by Independence Township Fire Department and Clarkston Community Schools, John Giduck of Archangel Corp. presented information on worldwide and domestic terrorism, especially as it impacts schools. ‘I’ve seen my share of blood-soaked […]
State Sen. Mike Bishop, R-12th District, sees two options for solving the state’s budget troubles ? cut spending to match revenue, or increase revenue to match spending. ‘It’s a battle,? Bishop told Clarkson Area Chamber of Commerce members at their lunch mixer Aug. 23. ‘Do we live within our means, adjust expenditures to revenues, give […]
The Third Annual Salute to Safety is set for Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Clarkston Health Center. The free event encourages safety and wellness throughout the community, and salutes local police, fire, and EMS personnel. ‘It’s a great opportunity for families to come out and say thank you to local police and fire […]
For Kris and Herb Dula, the active community calendar of the Clarkston area drew them to the area. ‘We’re planning on having the kids blowing bubbles in the Labor Day parade,? Kris said. Independence Township business owners, they enter floats in most of Clarkston’s downtown parades. ‘We like how everyone knows everyone else,? Kris said. […]
George Wells III of Clarkston spent weeks this summer reviewing scholarship essays describing the aspirations of young people from across the area. He could relate to many of them ? scholarship winner Emily Rupp’s relationship with her brother is like his with his sister. ‘We share a lot of personality traits ? we’re both outgoing […]
Sgt. Todd Michael Dunckley was recently awarded the Army Commendation Medal by Col. Dean Brown, commander of Camp Grayling. Dunckley, a human resource specialist and retention non-commissioned officer, is assigned to the Joint Maneuver Training Center, Michigan Army National Guard, Camp Grayling. He was awarded the medal for his ability to plan, resource, integrate, coordinate […]
The Secretary of State office on Main Street will close next year, but it shouldn’t move far. According to the state Department of Management and Budget, the new office will remain in Independence Township. The new, approximately 4,000-square-foot center, to be located within five miles of I-75 and Dixie Hwy., will mean more and better […]
George Wells III of Clarkston spent weeks this summer reviewing scholarship essays describing the inspirations of young people from across the area. He could relate to many of them ? scholarship winner Emily Rupp’s relationship with her brother is like him and his sister’s. ‘We share a lot of personality traits ? we’re both outgoing […]
Changes to Clarkston Community Schools busing routes are not new. But officials expect tempers may flare next week when postcards specifying individual bus stops tell hundreds of parents their children’s stops were moved or eliminated. And they are prepared, setting up a hotline and streamlining report procedures, said Anita Banach, director of communication and marketing. […]
Local engineering professionals bringing A World In Motion back to Clarkston schools this year are hoping to expand the program. They’ll need some help, though. “We’re looking for additional volunteers from the community,” said Mary Ann McCracken, GM lead engineer for fullsize trucks. “The more we get, the faster and easier it will be to […]