Ninety degree heat with high humidity ? my least favorite weather ever and there’s been lots of it lately. It’s Michigan though, so it won’t last. I’m not one of those who wish for weather like this in the bone numbing cold of February, though. I like the cold. The blockbuster movies of summer 2013 […]
Oakland County Fair Idol’s first-place ribbon stays close to home this year ? Dana Pangori of Clarkston won the $500 prize with a rendition of “Skinny Love.” “When they announced it, I was ready to cry,” she said. “I’m really happy with how the performance went.” Pangori, 14, is the youngest to win the contest, […]
Despite objections of the committee overseeing local cable operations, Clarkston Board of Education voted unanimously, July 8, to approve a media lease agreement with Independence Township. The Township Board was to consider the proposal to move its public access cable operations to Clarkston High School at its meeting, Tuesday. Independence Television Committee members Stacy Meagher […]
Runners and walkers can face the challenge of Clarkston’s hills in the first-ever Clarkston State Bank Backroads Half Marathon and 10K, Nov. 10. ‘It’s always been a dream to have a half marathon in Clarkston,? said Deanna Hart, who is planning the race along with Megan Holt. ‘Clarkston is a beautiful community with lots of […]
When crowds fill Springfield Oaks for the Oakland County Fair later this week, the Ervin family of Brandon Township will be there with something new. ‘Red Rangers ? a new kind of meat chicken for us,? said 4-H’er Shannon Ervin, 16, who will compete in several categories at the fair along with her brothers Nathan, […]
Construction students put their skills to the test at the Novice Carpentry and Masonry Invitational, June 6 at Oakland Technical School Northwest in Springfield Township. ‘They’re looking good, working fast,? said Patty Adolphs, instruction resource and cluster development consultant. ‘They’re definitely doing a good job getting the kids ready. I’m impressed.? The Clarkston students competed […]
Clarkston teachers Kelly Fuller, Nate Fuller, and Cindy Pyscher are offering kids a chance to THINK this summer. ‘We’re always concerned that the kids will need to refresh some skills after summer,? said Nate, Kelly’s husband. ‘I’m really excited.? ‘This is our passion, helping kids succeed and maintain their success,? Kelly said. The Teachers Helping […]
With extra padding on the outside, Guardian Caps can make football helmets look a bit unusual. But they can save lives, said Dave Hopkins of Clarkston, local sales representative for the Georgia-based company. ‘I’ve been around sports my whole life. Concussions are a big issue,? said Hopkins, who has coached hockey and is a guest […]
Clarkston’s taking a pass on schools of choice. The Board of Education voted 4-2 against a limited open enrollment program proposed by administration to help close a $3.8 million budget deficit. Voting “no” were Board Treasurer Rosalie Lieblang, and trustees Susan Boatman, Craig Hamilton, and Joan Patterson. Board President Cheryl McGinnis and Vice President Elizabeth […]
The crowds of euphoric children frolicking throughout downtown Clarkston last Friday meant only one thing. School was out for summer. I hope all those kids enjoy it. I remember summer vacation lasting a long time, with visits to relatives in Canada and Minnesota, along with days and days tramping about through the woods. All that […]