Fifty-four competitors from seven high schools in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties gathered at Springfield Oaks County Park, Dec. 12, to prepare for Skills USA competitions in the spring “This is a training exercise for competition ? the top three teams move on, so it can be nerve wracking,” said Aaron Swett, technical skills instructor […]
For Stacy and Adam Swick of Clarkston, elementary school isn’t what they remembered. “It’s changed so much since we were in school,” said Stacy, during a tour of Pine Knob Elementary, Dec. 11. The parents were part of a tour to check out how the school is implementing Cultures of Thinking routines throughout the day. […]
A multi-vehicle crash on I-75 at Sashabaw Road, Monday, tied up traffic for hours, and left one man dead and others injured. Icy conditions and fast drivers contributed to the series of accidents, according to Michigan State Police, which is handling the investigation. Chief Steve Ronk, Independence Township Fire Department, agreed. “Drivers on the freeway […]
Bill Olds, a member of Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club in Independence Township, has enjoyed archery and shooting all his life, but nowadays has more difficulty focusing on the sights. Keeping them sharp is Dr. Todd Staniszewski, an eye doctor at Advanced Eye Care of Michigan. The doctor offers eye care specifically targeted at shooters. “When […]
Ryan Berry of Davisburg finished the year 2013 by achieving a long-time goal, earning his Black Belt in karate after four years of work. “I’m very proud of him,” said Hayme Serrato, his teacher and Seventh Degree Black Belt. “He’s actually very good. He’s worked hard. I’d like to get him on the competitive team […]
As Christmas Eve approached, deputies were still looking for two package delivery thieves in Independence Township. Two men, one a heavy set fellow, 20-30 years old wearing an orange ‘Cedar Point? sweatshirt with black sweat pants, and a black knit cap, and the other, a heavy white man with darker hair, wearing a Carhartt type […]
As 2013 comes to a close, Clarkston Community Schools are in good shape, said school board President Rosalie Lieblang. “I think it’s been a good year so far ? we’ve been able to stay on track and keep a balanced budget,” Lieblang said. “I appreciate all the support and assistance other board members provide.” The […]
For Clarkston School Board Trustee Cheryl McGinnis, guns have no place in schools except when carried by police. “Police officers go through advanced training ? he puts himself in harm’s way to protect the citizens of community, and he’s trained for that,” McGinnis said. “My concern is with people, especially people who recently got a […]
Trimesters will be history next school year for junior and senior high schoolers. Clarkston’s Board of Education voted unanimously, Dec. 9, to switch from trimesters back to semesters. Board Treasurer Joan Patterson met with Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock and Deputy Superintendent Shawn Ryan regarding the change’s affect on International Baccelaureate and CSM Tech students and […]
Last weekend’s snowstorm did a thorough job on the roads, covering it with snow and ice and slowing traffic down to a crawl. Just in time for my trip out of town. I took it slow. I learned that lesson the hard way a few years ago, spinning out my car and totaling it during […]