For judicial candidate Mark Lyon, district court holds a special place in the legal system. ‘District courts are the ‘people’s court,?? said Lyon, 63, Independence Township attorney running to unseat incumbent Judge Dana Fortinberry for 52-2 District Court. ‘The district court is the place where most people encounter the legal system. The quality of their […]
The applause was long and loud Monday as well-wishers from across the Clarkston area came to say thanks and bid City Manager Art Pappas a happy retirement. ‘I’m totally awed by this whole thing,? said Pappas, looking at the crowd gathered at the Clarkston Caf?. ‘I’m going to miss the people’this is a great community.? […]
Tanir Smith, 2, watches her brother, Carter Smith, 4, irrigate the sand at Deer Lake Beach. Their mother, Nicole Smith, brought them to the beach Friday morning for some fun in the sun, sand, and water. Photo by Phil Custodio
The Jonas Brothers are set to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend with thousands of screaming fans at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Independence Township. ‘It’s our ‘Burning Up Tour,? it’s summer and we’re excited about it,? said Kevin Jonas in a conference call, June 9. ‘It’s a whole new production ? it’s going to […]
Matt Forster has been out of town lately. As author of the book, ‘Colorado: An Explorers Guide,? he spent more than nine weeks on the road, traveling throughout the Rocky Mountain state. ‘I had two days for all of Colorado Springs, 7-8 attractions a day, 45 minutes at the zoo ? we took a lot […]
With a motion to adjourn Clarkston’s Board of Education meeting, June 16, Trustee Karen Foyteck brought to a close 16 years of school-board service. “It’s been a great journey,” said Foyteck, June 9. “There has been a lot more highs than lows. I’ve been very fortunate ? we should all be proud of the board […]
Eighth-graders at Scripps Middle School of Lake Orion did more than learn at a May 14 field trip to Moon Valley Rustic Furniture in Springfield Township. They received specifications for a new product, to be designed by the students for sale to the public. They presented their ideas on June 11 to Marc Spindler, corporate […]
Clarkston Community Schools expects to spend almost $10,000 on each of its students next year. The Board of Education voted unanimously, June 23, to approve the 2008-2009 budget, with $80.8 million in spending. The budget includes $77 million in revenue, most of which will come from the state. Funded by local residential property taxes, the […]
One of the Clarkston area’s newest churches is hosting a summer festival fundraiser, for children in the Phillipines. Harvestland Ministries’ event, From Dumps to Diplomas 2008, is set for 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at the church, 5848 Clintonville Road. It will include live music, pig roast, face painting, volleyball, cake walk, silent auction, and […]
Eighth-graders at Scripps Middle School of Lake Orion did more than learn at a May 14 field trip to Moon Valley Rustic Furniture in Springfield Township. They received specifications for a new product, to be designed by the students for sale to the public. They presented their ideas on June 11 to Marc Spindler, corporate […]