Hopes were high this past January when the idea blossomed to renovate a closed school for seniors. The reality of the situation has become clear, however. ‘After months of detailed research, the Senior Center Extreme Makeover committee has decided that South Sashabaw Elementary School in Clarkston is not the correct site for a future Independence […]
A township manager discussed with Independence Township trustees benefits of hiring a professional to handle finances. Supervisor Dave Wagner wasn’t convinced. ‘I don’t see a benefit,? Wagner said. ‘I was listening to him and it was mentioned that we’d be able to eliminate the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and deputy clerk, but he also mentioned that […]
Over the past 20 years, Cheryl McGinnis has helped run several successful bond campaigns for Clarkston Community Schools. This is her first campaign for Board of Education, though. ‘I didn’t have the time before,? said McGinnis of Independence Township. ‘With work and what I was doing at the building level, I didn’t feel I could […]
The cast members of the Lord of the Dance came to town Wednesday to teach a master class to the students of the Dancin’ Feet School of Gaelic Culture and Dance. Ren’ee Ginell, director of the school, said the class was a fantastic opportunity and all of the students learned a great deal from the […]
In a well-known rivalry, Lake Orion was not the story so much as it’s No. 1 pitcher, Danielle Dunn. Dunn, a 27-game winner last season, pitched all 14 innings of the Dragons? 6-3, 9-5 doubleheader sweep at Clarkston last Wednesday. ‘She’s only a sophomore and she’s got six different pitches. I always joke with her […]
Eighteen-year old Brett McMillen enjoys computers and shoot ’em up video games in his free time, but it’s his shots on the tennis court gaining him recognition. McMillen, Clarkston’s No. 3 singles tennis player, has been playing the sport for five years, picking it up in eighth grade. Playing with older sibling Dustin, now 22, […]
The game wasn’t supposed to be as close as it was, for a few minutes, but Port Huron boys? lacrosse played Clarkston harder than a second-year program should have against the eighth-ranked team in the state. The Wolves (4-3) went above .500 again with a 15-5 win over Port Huron Friday. Nicholas Perry scored four […]
Birmingham Seaholm girls? soccer coach Mike Thomas works with his team on taking the right shots on net each practice. ‘We work extensively on taking quality shots. We practice four corners, chips, everything to work on the shooting aspect of our offense,? Thomas said. The shot that gave the Maples a 2-1 win at Clarkston […]
Placing second overall in the state in 2006 didn’t come with a host of top of the OAA predictions for this year’s Clarkston girls? track team, but like last year, they are racing among the best. The girls are 3-1 after taking two wins at a tri-way meet at West Bloomfield April 17, knocking off […]
Springfield Township Parks and Recreation is offering the following instructional courses: Sanchin Ryu Karate is a martial art form that offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to self-defense with emphasis on conflict resolution. STPR has three different levels offered, all on Tuesday evenings at the Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway, in Davisburg, from May 15-June 5. […]