Spelling the word ‘socks? may be a good way to begin learning Spanish, but at Independence Elementary, S.O.C.K.S. means Serving Our Community Kid Style. The annual school-wide event provides students with an opportunity to serve people in the Clarkston area and all over the world. ‘It teaches children the value of giving back to the […]
Grab a latte to go with this doomsday theory. Numerous gas stations, banks, etc. fill our area at an increasing rate. One of the most ever-present and easily recognized of all retailers, Starbucks, seems to be the last thing to come to the Clarkston area. The coffee retailer has been known to infiltrate street corner […]
15 years ago – 1992 ‘City-township talks begin – police coverage not discussed? Independence Township and Clarkston Village officials met at a special meeting. They discussed joint fire protection, library services, Deer Lake Beach use, and building permit fees, but not police protection. Village and township officials were at odds regarding Clarkston cityhood, approved by […]
Breeders from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin packed Springfield Oaks County Park May 5-6 for the Michigan Alpaca Breeders Show and Fiber Fair. About 200 of the furry creatures were on display for visitors and many of the animals competed in the alpaca judging. Demonstrators showed their guests the fine art of shearing, spinning, weaving, […]
Independence Township Tues., May 1 A deputy spent several hours driving to various Independence Township group homes before locating the caregiver of a 36-year-old mentally handicapped male who wandered away from home. A caller reported a man who looked lost walking near Bitterbush and Reese roads. Wed., May 2 A Clarkston High School sophomore reported […]
Clarkston Foundation recognized students for exceptional achievement in mathematics and science April 24 at Liberty Banquet Center. Sherrie Vanderveen, president, and Linda Judd, member of the Board of Directors, honored the students at the Student Recognition Breakfast. Sashabaw Middle School: Mathematics ? Brooke Huisman, Steven Moltmaker, Rebecca Mak, Andrew Salada; Science ? Katheryn Gipe, Samantha […]
The Mamon Ride for Special Needs Children, in town this past October for its Halloween Ride, goes north this weekend to build a new school. The organization, led by Kaz Mamon, invites everyone to join in, motorcycle optional. Registration is 9-11:45 a.m. at The Post, a bar on M-24 across from The Palace of Auburn […]
Even with a name change, Drs. Todd Staniszewski and Nora Clancy want to assure their patients they will still get the same service they’ve come to expect. Optometrists Staniszewski and Clancy’s office, will now be known as Advanced Eye Care of Michigan. ‘It’s important our patients are aware that we still offer the same great […]
Drs. Charles F. Munk, left, and Charles W. Munk present contest winner Gaylene Portella with her $150 Belle Visage prize package. Patients entered their moms in the contest in honor of Mother’s Day. Photo by Phil Custodio
Clarkston Board of Education granted tenure May 7 to 19 Clarkston teachers. Andersonville Elementary: Mary Ditito, first grade; Katie Jordon, second grade. Bailey Lake Elementary: Daniel Minot, fifth grade; Sarah Wilson, first grade. Independence Elementary: Erin Hill, second grade; Kara Lamozov, third grade. Springfield Plains Elementary: Matthew Gifford, fourth grade; Laura Khoury, first grade; Angela […]