Jim Sinclair is looking to build a premier soccer program in Clarkston. The former player and coach in both the United States and Europe, with 40 years of soccer experience, is starting the Clarkston Metro-Stars/Gators. ‘There is an insufficient number of select soccer opportunities in Clarkston,? Sinclair said. ‘A large number of local players currently […]
Clarkston High School’s Sarah Mehaffey had a good showing in the 2003 Michigan Junior Miss Program in Alpena. The recent graduate placed second runner-up in the event. ‘I didn’t have any expectations going into the event. All I wanted to do was go and have a good time,? Mehaffey said. The competition included 22 senior […]
A 26-year-old woman was lying on a grassy median within the parking lot of the DTE Energy Music Theatre when she was hit by a man driving a Ford Escort after a concert Wednesday, June 25. The 27-year-old driver, of Windsor, decided to bypass congested traffic, to get an ill passenger out of the parking […]
An assault and battery occurred at McDonald’s on Sashabaw Road on Friday, June 27. A 41-year-old Clarkston man was at the fast food restaurant with his wife and two children when he saw a white pickup truck speeding in the parking lot. When the driver exited the truck, the man told him to slow down […]
A 33-year-old Davisburg man was travelling by mountain bike on southbound White Lake, north of Andersonville, when as he was about to cross the train tracks, was struck by the warning gate as it came down in front of him on Sunday, June 29. He hit the gate with his chest causing him to fall […]
The City of the Village of Clarkston council approved a variety of financial resolutions at their Monday, June 23 meeting, including: ‘City Council salaries for fiscal year 2004 totaling $6,850. ‘Planning Commission salaries for fiscal year 2004 totaling $190. ‘The 2003 City Operations Millage Rate at 13.5148 mills. ‘The 2003 City Debt Retirement Millage Rate […]
Eighth graders Colin Dabrowski and Jenna Leach were awarded the Clarkston Middle School Principal’s Award at an award ceremony June 5. The award is based on the recipient’s outstanding scholastic abilities, contributions to the school, leadership qualities and relationships with peers and adults. Teachers nominated eight students for the honor this year, but Principal Linda […]
To the developer, it’s a simple matter of building a house. To some neighbors, it’s a threat to the environment. A proposed house on W. Princeton near Dartmouth has residents doing a lot of homework and lodging protests with various officials. Sharon Vaughn’s property, in the northeast corner of Independence Township, backs up on a […]
Voters on June 9 approved the sale of $83.7 million in bonds; some on the board of education want to make sure local residents can buy some of those bonds. ‘I know there are a number of people in the community who buy these bonds when they’re available,? Vice President Karen Foyteck said at the […]
In other action at the Monday, June 23 meeting of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education: ? Having already approved donation of property at Springfield Plains Elementary School, the board approved an easement to Springfield Township for a new storm drainage line into the school’s detention basin. Bruce Beamer, executive director of business and […]