First-graders at North Sashabaw Elementary enjoyed tasty treats and the ages-old tradition of a Valentine exchange during their classroom party last Friday afternoon. Across the Clarkston Community School District, most elementary school students celebrated the holiday of love before heading into a mid-winter recess. School resumes Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Clear your sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall or we’re coming after you. That’s the message from the Clarkston City Council, who once again addressed a sidewalk ordinance that isn’t being enforced. ‘I’m looking for a consistent approach so the message is clear,? said Councilman Jim Brueck at Monday’s meeting. ‘We expect people to […]
Superintendent Al Roberts wants to know why so many Clarkston kids are identified with special education needs. Of the approximate 8,200 students currently attending Clarkston Community Schools, 1,162 children and young adults?14.11 percent of the district’s student population’qualify for and receive special education services. ‘I’ve asked Jodi (Yeloushan) to study this a little further,? Roberts […]
Want to watch as budget amendments, ordinance revisions and site plan reviews unfold at the hands of local elected officials? As plans to broadcast township board meetings and other events approach fruition, Springfield Township officials hope it won’t be long before residents will tune in the local cable channel and watch from the comfort of […]
While upgrades to technology and textbooks may hit the chopping block as school officials in Clarkston prepare to carve $1.6 million from the budget, other issues are off the table. Special education laws require public schools to provide services to eligible students, but when government funding falls short, the district is left with no choice […]
The letter begins something like this: ‘Thank you for your email and interest in renting my house? I am Mrs. Gwendolyn Hopp, the owner of the house?(where) I reside with my husband and daughter. Presently we have moved out’due to my work in West Africa, Nigeria?.Please, I want you to note that I am a […]
Alexis Stanczuk jumped up and down, paced back and forth and looked for other ways to stay warm as she stood seven long hours in the cold Jan. 20. In the end, witnessing the inauguration of President Barak Obama was worth all the shivering. ‘A chill went through me about halfway through (Obama’s) speech,? said […]
It was a rare moment in the spotlight for seven individuals last week as administrators, parents and others praised members of Clarkston Community Schools? Board of Education. Acknowledging January as School Board Recognition Month in Michigan, Superintendent Al Roberts applauded the board. ‘These are seven individuals who never see the spotlight except to place it […]
To buy or not to buy? That wasn’t really the question’but then again, it was’as Springfield Township officials recently decided to obtain bids for the possible replacement of aging municipal vehicles. During the township board’s January meeting, Supervisor Mike Trout suggested soliciting bids for several new vehicles, saying he’d like to consider a purchase if […]
Around the time she turned 40, Kim Tombrella realized something was very wrong, and getting worse. Overwhelmed by constant fatigue’and pain in nearly every part of her body’just getting through the day was a chore. ‘I had absolutely no energy,? said Tombrella, an Independence Township resident. ‘I’d lie in bed for eight or 10 hours […]