A Look Back for March 14, 2018

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Schools cut $900,000” As part of their three-year spending reduction plan, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved Phase I of their budget reduction for the 2004 fiscal year. “$12 million road project debated” Who should pay for the upgrading of Sashabaw from a […]

A Look Back for March 7, 2018

15 years ago – 2003 “Another false bomb threat found in Clarkston Schools” Clarkston Community Schools dealt with another bomb threat, which was written on a toilet paper dispenser in the boys’ bathroom at Sashabaw Middle School. “A party in honor of Dr. Seuss” Erin Castillo, as the Cat in the Hat, reading with Kristina […]

A Look Back for February 28, 2018

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “No Child Left Behind legislation hot topic locally” Locals shared their thoughts on the federal government’s implementation of No Child Left Behind Act. Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts said the concept behind the act was noble, but disagreed with the manner of implementation. […]

A Look Back for February 21, 2018

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Valentine’s Day spirit” Bailey Lake Elementary second grader Alex McIntosh shows off his heart-shaped holiday glasses in his classroom’s Valentine’s Day party. “Erin gets ‘good citizen’ award” Out of 600 seniors at Clarkston High School, Erin Browe received the Good Citizens Award, an honor from […]

A Look Back for February 14, 2018

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Preserving precious land one acre/development at a time” The North Oakland County Headwaters Land Conservancy acquired 78 acres of property for preservation with 63 of them in Independence and Springfield townships. “CHS students raise $700 for wheelchair basketball team” Clarkston High School students raised $700 […]

A Look Back for February 7, 2018

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Baby born on kitchen floor” When Andrea Schroeder’s contractions went from eight to two minutes apart, she and husband, Mark, didn’t have enough time to get to the hospital. Their baby girl, Grace, was born on the kitchen floor of their home on Jan. 16. […]

A Look Back for January 24, 2018

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Gaining insight to law at ‘teen court’” Law students from Clarkston High School participated in the Oakland County Teen Court at 52-2 District Court. They took on the identity of jurors, prosecuting and defense attorneys, bailiff and clerk. “A real life knight’s tale for engaged […]

A Look Back for January 10, 2018

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Stuart looks to future” Independence Township Supervisor Dale Stuart looked ahead to 2003 and shared he was satisfied and proud of how 2002 went for the township. Stuart said he believed the government was efficiently run and did not foresee the township taking on additional […]

A Look Back for December 27, 2017

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Lighthouse helps out families in crisis” The Clarkston Lighthouse helped make the holiday more festive as they helped 698 families, including 1,147 children, with toys, clothing and food. “Clarkston Middle School Lego team goes to states” Ten Clarkston Middle School students in the FIRST Lego […]

A Look Back for December 20, 2017

From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Commission shuts down Dixie project until April” A combination of cold weather and unexpected needs led to the Road Commission of Oakland County to postpone widening a portion of Dixie Highway until mid-April in 2003. “Deer escapes hunter, even after the kill” It was a […]