Brenden is an award winning BMX racer. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Elisha Goldstein of Clarkston admits to being nervous when the starting gate falls and her 7-year-old son Brenden Goldstein and other BMX racers hit the course, but it doesn’t last long. “Once the gate drops, I’m OK,” Elisha […]
Ben Peterson shares his story of serving in combat in Iraq, and invited others to write down their stories and place them in his duffel bag. Photos by Phil Custodio Veterans and their families and friends gathered, Sept. 9, for an evening of story sharing and remembrances. Bridgewood Church, 6765 Rattalee Lake Road, hosted the […]
Here’s Independence Township’s proposed boundaries for hunting. Hunting would be allowed in the pink areas. According to the new ordinance, bow hunting allowed in the entire township, as long as state laws and guidelines are followed; Firearm hunting allowed in restricted areas, as long as state laws and guidelines are followed; No hunting with center-fire rifles or handguns; […]
After 76 years, Clarkston’s Labor Day parade was cancelled this year, but some residents decided to have one anyway. Emmett, Oliver, Lilah, and Keaton Hill decorated their bikes and paraded along with Mayor Steven Percival for Cory Johnston, Buck and Joan Kopietz (who hosted the party), and their parents, Chris and Mary Hill. Photo by […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor For resident Stuart Mahler, it’s high time for City Council to readdress two lawsuits against the city. “Every one of you has been a strong proponent of transparency,” Mahler said at the Aug. 28 meeting. “The issues seem to be settled, as it relates to us. Why we should […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer Despite public outcry to save the historic Bailey house, bad timing is still its greatest adversary. “We had the meeting on Tuesday (Aug. 29) between the schools, the township and the county, where the school expressed their interest,” said builder Sam Moraco. “What came out of the meeting […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer Experience some aspects of 19th century life this autumn by attending the Eighth Annual Davisburg Heritage Festival, Saturday, Sept. 23. Springfield Township and their Parks and Recreation Department organized the free festival to celebrate the town and its history. “We typically have antique tractors and a tour through […]
BY JESSICA STEELEY Clarkston News Staff Writer After months of research, design, and development, area residents can view Clarkston Community Schools new website, www.clarkston.k12.mi.us. The district worked with the web design and software firm Finalsite to update the website, which was launched Sept. 5. The firm specifically serves schools and educational organizations, said Marketing Director […]
Deputy Superintendent Shawn Ryan presented to the Board of Education a request for four carts of Chromebooks for social studies classes at Sashabaw Middle School, two per grade. The board will vote on the $36,948 request at their next meeting on Sept. 11. The 128 Chromebooks would cost $33,792 and the four carts, $3,156. The […]
Clarkston Board of Education approved $990,575.86 in purchases at its Aug. 28 meeting, its first of the new school year. Purchases include computer network switches at Clarkston High School for $47,861.98; reading and literacy assessments for $51,173.13; 29 new workstation computers for the Career-Technical Education program at the junior high, $32,451; two air-conditioning compressors at […]