About $2.7 million in cuts are in the cards for Clarkston Community Schools. The district faces a total shortfall of about $3.983 million in its 2013-2014 budget. Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock said the district will make up the difference through a mix of staff reductions, spending cuts, and more revenue. “We are working very hard […]
When Karen Marie Simmons of Independence Township passed away Feb. 13, her family suggested mourners offer a donation to the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club in lieu of flowers. ‘It’s what Karen and I have talked about for years ? pay it forward,? said her husband, Ken Simmons. Friends and family filled Wint’s during the […]
Three days before Michigan’s “Right to Work” law took effect on March 28, Clarkston Board of Education took action. The school board voted 5-2 to approve agency-fee agreements with Clarkston Education Association, Clarkston Office Personnel Association, Clarkston Transportation Association, Clarkston Custodial Association, and Clarkston Paraeducators Association. The employee groups brought the items to the school […]
In town and looking for something to do next week? Spring Break Clarkston Style has you covered. “This is a great initiative to get high school kids involved in the community with their parents,” said Tonya Cunningham, Clarkston Coalition for Youth community organizer, who is co-chairing the week-long event with Kelly Hyer. “We have had […]
Dr. Ben Carson is planning to visit his hometown of Detroit in a couple weeks ? the trip includes a speaking engagement in Clarkston, April 12. Dr. James O’Neill of Clarkston is looking forward to meeting the world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon. ‘Very much so, I’m excited to meet him when he comes to town,? O’Neill said. […]
This is an off year for elections, but Independence Conservatives Club still has a mission to do. ‘This is an opportunity for likeminded people to be together and accomplish things in the local community,? said Carol Grubba, secretary. ‘We’re just getting started,? said Susan Sajdak, chair. ‘Last election, as much as we worked, we may […]
When a new session at Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles (O.A.T.S.) was set to start, March 11, instructors and volunteers were there, leading their horses from stables to waiting students. Nancy L. Heussner, O.A.T.S. founder and executive director who passed away suddenly, March 4, 2013, wouldn’t have been surprised. ‘It’s what Nancy would have expected, […]
When an oversized snowman with a traffic cone for a hat appeared in the median of Sashabaw Road at Bow Pointe Drive, Feb. 27, it was a bit of a mystery. A Facebook inquiry on The Clarkston News? page left folks stumped for a while. “I don’t know, but I love it,” posted Mary Zubalik […]
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce has a new look and renewed mission, reflected in its newly renovated headquarters at 5856 S. Main Street. ‘We’re very, very excited,? said Penny Shanks, chamber executive director, at the grand reopening and ribbon cutting, Feb. 19. Paisley wallpapered walls and offices are gone, leaving a large, open space equipped […]
The issue of Clarkston-area public access TV continues. Independence Township and Clarkston school officials are working to create a combined community cable operation, based out of the high school. I’m glad to see the township and schools working together and it would be nice to have local programming on local cable. And there’s the money. […]