Those who produce programs for Clarkston’s local cable access channel now have better access themselves. With the transformation of the former fire station #3 on Maybee Road, Comcast cable and the local access operation moved from their former Waldon Road location in late August. Andrew Reish, local access manager, said it has been a chaotic […]
Without discussion, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted Monday to expel a 14-year-old student who brought a firearm to Clarkston High School Monday, Oct. 27. While police believed the student had simply showed bad judgment, both the law and school policy are clear about the prohibition of firearms on school property. School board […]
It’s a boast offered by several Clarkston businesses, but Union General has a unique claim on the term “unique,” and customers appear to agree. “Business has been good,” owner Ann Stevenson said. “The weekends have been really busy.” The Main Street shop has been open six years, and there is a growing list of regular […]
The first urge was to lament about the many things causing annoyance and extensive stress during a season supposedly devoted to “Peace on Earth.” Editor Kyle has already covered some of that ground (go ahead and read it — he needs at least two or three more readers), so it’s up to your humble reporter […]
Clarkston Community Schools will pay $34,450 to remove asbestos from portions of the Community Education/Renaissance High School building before planned renovations are done. The school board Monday voted to pay $24,450 to the low bidder, Dependent Environmental Services, and up to $10,000 for Michigan Environmental Auditors, the firm which developed specifications for the asbestos removal. […]
The four Springfield Township trustees staged a friendly rebellion of sorts last week, rejecting proposed salary increases for themselves but approving healthy hikes for the three top elected officials. Serving as a salary review committee, Supervisor Collin Walls, Clerk Nancy Strole and Treasurer Jamie Dubre recommended salary adjustments for themselves and most township office employees […]
A planned school board budget workshop will likely wait until 2004, when Clarkston school administrators are expected to make recommendations for short- and long-term budget adjustments. With the anticipation of a sizeable cut in the per-pupil state foundation grant, officials say some reductions may be needed in addition to using fund equity to balance the […]
Springfield Township officials want to be sure of the details before agreeing to locate an American Medical Response ambulance with the township fire department. The township board on Thursday, Dec. 11 directed attorney Greg Need to draft needed revisions in a proposed ‘Letter of Understanding? and ‘Business Associate Agreement,? both intended to define the relationship […]
Those who aspire to be ‘full-time? firefighters may work a lot of extra time without qualifying for overtime pay. That revelation came as the Springfield Township Board last week worked to clarify fire department job description and department policy details. The township board previously approved two new full-time positions on the fire department to better […]
While public school officials are attempting to deal with pending state budget cuts, city and township officials say they are ready for Lansing’s axe. The latest announced agreement between Governor Jennifer Granholm and legislative leaders includes a new 5 percent cut in state revenue sharing to cities, villages and townships. ‘Knowing the games they were […]