Austin Zoldos slipped his feet into his waterskis and he went into a sitting position on the water. The 6-year-old Goodrich resident wrapped his hands around the rope and readied himself as the boat pulled away from the dock at Lake Oakland. Leah Schiller, one of his trainers, gave him a smile and shouted words […]
Families ventured to Wint Nature Center on June26 for its 25th anniversary celebration. The fun included the Oakland County Parks and Recreation puppet mobiles, inflatables, climbing tower and entertainment. When visitors needed a break from the hot sun they ventured inside for face painting and more hands-on learning. Oakie the squirrel, the Oakland County Parks […]
Full transparency, honesty, putting the children first are just a few characteristics residents Craig Frasa and Suzi Ford are looking for in their next school superintendent. Frasa and Ford, along with the rest of the community will have their chance to be part of the search for Clarkston Community Schools next superintendent. The Board of […]
I looked over as my friend was driving her jeep on Friday night and sighed. Not trying to scare her, since the vehicle was in drive, I told her to put the phone away. She was looking at a text message. She put her phone away and said the Texting Ban doesn’t begin until July […]
Clarkston Community Schools employees on the prior layoff list were brought back. With over 60 employees retiring from district, the Board of Education voted to bring 50 back from the pink slip list from May. The vote on Monday night brought back 33 teachers, five bus drivers, six custodians, three media paraprofessionals, five special education […]
With their friend Dana Pennanen in the hospital with a sick child, Clarkston teachers Kerri Gualtieri, Kelly Martz, Jessica Sorensen, and Gwen Stewart wanted to help. ‘We talked to each other on our cell phones all night,? Gualtieri said. ‘Everybody wanted to do something, but no one knew what they could do. The Pennanens are […]
Franziska Loetzner flew over each hurdle inching closer to her goal. When she reached the end of the 200-meter event at the Oakland County Meet she finished at 30.25, tying for the eighth grade record at Clarkston Junior High School. Loetzner started in hurdles last year during seventh grade and began running in first grade. […]
The Clarkston Riverdawgs 9U team stormed the baseball fields in Farmington and brought home a trophy. They won the South Farmington Blues USSSA Baseball tournament, June 12-13. The boys defeated four teams along the way and had no losses. ‘The kids played great baseball in a very competive tournament,? said Tim Henley, assistant coach. The […]
Kalei McLennon’s summer adventure began when she boarded the plane last week. Her destination – Australia. The 10-year-old Pine Knob Elementary student was chosen as a People to People Student Ambassador, one of 38 Michigan students. ‘I felt excited but nervous at the same time,? she said when she learned she was one of the […]
Austin Morse and Brad Pizzey are getting out their ice skates as they head to the Meijer State Games of Michigan this weekend. The two Wolves were selected to play for the South regional team, one of the eight hockey teams to compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the Olympic-style games. ‘I was […]