Clarkston Community Schools officials approved a “call” for a regular school election for June 9, and voters can expect to see an $83 million proposal on the ballot among other items. The approval came at the Feb. 10 Board of Education meeting, but the board won’t set wording of the ballot items until March 10. […]
Out of 600 seniors at Clarkston High School, her dedication, leadership and service to her community and country stood out, earning her the honor of “good citizen.” Erin Browe recently received the Good Citizens Award, an honor from the Sashabaw Plains Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Browe […]
The “Birdman of Clarkston” has hope spring is nearing, despite the freezing temperatures we’ve been having lately. Longtime Clarkston resident J.D. Powell called The Clarkston News offices Monday, Feb. 10 to report he saw three robins in his backyard. A bird watcher and lover, 84-year-old Powell said, “This is the first time I’ve ever seen […]
Can every child learn to read by third grade? Or be proficient in math at their respective grade level? Some in Clarkston feel no, this is pushing children too fast and too hard. But members of our federal government believe it can be done and implemented the No Child Left Behind Act in January 2002. […]
How are your pearly whites? Well, youngsters all over Clarkston are learning how to treat their teeth right, in light of Dental Health Month this February. Thanks to Dr. Robert Bice, DDS, of Clarkston Village Dental, kids are getting the ins and outs of dental care. Bice as well as dental hygienist Amy Kociszewski Wilson […]
It’s often we hear of Afghanistan in the news these days, but the focus is rarely on the children of the impoverished country and the lack of education they receive. But Khris Nedam, director of Kids 4 Afghan Kids, is coming to Clarkston to share her ministry to educate people in a small village in […]
The early morning flames of a devastating fire took the life of Clarkston resident Jeanie Louise (Weir) Moon, Saturday, March 1, at the age of 60. Fire Marshal Greg Olrich of the Independence Township Fire Department said the call for a fire at 6314 Church St., near the intersection of Pear., came in at 6:13 […]
The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education will set matters to be voted upon for the June 9 ballot at the upcoming meeting, Monday, March 10. Anita Banach, director of communications and marketing, said this will most likely include: ·wording for the $83 million bond proposal. For the past two years, board members have planned […]
He’s played in an Irish band for more than 30 years, has taught Irish history, owned an Irish pub, and is oh, so proud to be Irish. Celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day is Pat McDunn, a man who could be considered one of the most Irish Irish men in Clarkston. One hundred percent Irish, the […]
As part of their three-year spending reduction plan, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved Phase I of their budget reductions for the fiscal year 2004 at the March 10 regular meeting. The reductions, which will lower the general fund by approximately $900,000, include the following: ·Eliminate the general fund contribution to Community Education […]