Clarkstonites have their say on police consolidation at Monday’s public hearing. The consolidation plan would save almost $190,000, but immediately dissolve Clarkston Police Department. ‘If we maintain the status quo, we go into deficit mode next year, and it will continue to grow,? said City Manager Dennis Ritter. ‘It’s a critical issue ? a problem […]
After months of negotiation, the former lumberyard at Broadway and Andersonville Road is now the property of Springfield Township. ‘It was a good deal ? it came in under our cap,? said township Treasurer Jamie Dubre. ‘The township set a cap of up to $160,000.? ‘It made sense for us,? said Supervisor Mike Trout. ‘It’s […]
Clarkston schools will have the latest in learning opportunities, no matter what. That’s the message from Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts. ‘It may not seem fair, but as the superintendent of schools, I will continue to bring programs that reach varying needs of our students and provides 21st-century learning opportunities,? Roberts said. Along with state and […]
Erica Cale hosts a Gala Ball, 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Saturday, March 13, at Deer Lake Athletic Club in Clarkston. The St. Patrick’s Day themed Emerald Ball benefits her nonprofit group Helping Hearts Helping Hands for children in Honduras. “Erica has set a goal to raise $70,000 this year,” said Nancy Cale, her mother. “Money will […]
When township officials bought the new Township Hall in 2008, handicap accessibility was a major selling point. When William Chamberlin stopped by this past week, he wasn’t impressed. ‘Township Hall has no handicap-parking signs,? said Chamberlin, Independence Township resident who has advocated for handicap rights in the past. ‘The township is supposed to set an […]
School employees were making hundreds of signs last week, preparing to march in the streets to protest proposed layoffs and budget cuts. Parents worried over how their children would get to school if bus service was cut, and who would be roaming the hallways if services were privatized. Amidst all this, the calls came quickly […]
Riding in the car with her dad, Lauren Mawson listened to the radio explain the need to fresh water in Haiti. “They said they couldn’t restore their well, and I wanted to help,” said Mawson, daughter of Fred and Angela Mawson and fourth grader at Everest Academy. She quickly learned it wasn’t practical to ship […]
When Dan DeLongchamp joined Independence Township Fire Department in 1974 right out of high school, his parents figured it was something he wanted to get out of his system. “Dad told my mom I just needed to get the sirens and lights out of my head,” DeLongchamp said. “Now, I’m over it.” Fellow firefighters’ union […]
Hotshot film producer Rex Youngblood hosts a dinner for local actors and potential investors, 6 p.m., March 13. It’s a chance for a big break into show business. Things being what they are, it’s also a chance to solve a murder. “It will be up to the audience to grill suspects and find out who […]
Sashabaw Middle School students Jenny Lussenhop and Michael Dodge, Clarkston Junior High School Taylor Beach and Julio Dominquez, Clarkston High School students Robert Langen and Rebecca Turner, and Renaissance High School students Gary Minhinnick and Leah Wanat were honored by Clarkston Area Optimists Club at its Youth Appreciation Breakfast, Feb. 24. “They absolutely try to […]