Alexis Stanczuk jumped up and down, paced back and forth and looked for other ways to stay warm as she stood seven long hours in the cold Jan. 20. In the end, witnessing the inauguration of President Barak Obama was worth all the shivering. ‘A chill went through me about halfway through (Obama’s) speech,? said […]
While upgrades to technology and textbooks may hit the chopping block as school officials in Clarkston prepare to carve $1.6 million from the budget, other issues are off the table. Special education laws require public schools to provide services to eligible students, but when government funding falls short, the district is left with no choice […]
The letter begins something like this: ‘Thank you for your email and interest in renting my house? I am Mrs. Gwendolyn Hopp, the owner of the house?(where) I reside with my husband and daughter. Presently we have moved out’due to my work in West Africa, Nigeria?.Please, I want you to note that I am a […]
Clear your sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall or we’re coming after you. That’s the message from the Clarkston City Council, who once again addressed a sidewalk ordinance that isn’t being enforced. ‘I’m looking for a consistent approach so the message is clear,? said Councilman Jim Brueck at Monday’s meeting. ‘We expect people to […]
Superintendent Al Roberts wants to know why so many Clarkston kids are identified with special education needs. Of the approximate 8,200 students currently attending Clarkston Community Schools, 1,162 children and young adults?14.11 percent of the district’s student population’qualify for and receive special education services. ‘I’ve asked Jodi (Yeloushan) to study this a little further,? Roberts […]
Want to watch as budget amendments, ordinance revisions and site plan reviews unfold at the hands of local elected officials? As plans to broadcast township board meetings and other events approach fruition, Springfield Township officials hope it won’t be long before residents will tune in the local cable channel and watch from the comfort of […]
What are the traffic safety concerns on Dixie Highway, and how should those issues be addressed? Can’or should’the township consider putting in sewers? What about safety paths to help keep walkers, joggers and bike-riders out of harm’s way? These are just a few questions on the minds of Springfield Township officials and business owners as […]
High-end shops. Safety paths. New landscaping and better lighting. Business owners have big ideas for improvements they’d like to see in Springfield Township’s Dixie Highway Corridor. Most, however, agree a carefully planned, pragmatic approach is best. ‘The first thing is to get a better infrastructure, and that boils down to sewers,? said Lowrie’s Landscape owner […]
I was shooting photos at a Clarkston High School basketball game recently when a cute high school couple did what kids often do when they see my camera. With a please-take-our-photo look lighting up both their faces, they posed. So I did what I always do: I took their picture. ‘What’s it for,? the girl […]
First-graders at North Sashabaw Elementary enjoyed tasty treats and the ages-old tradition of a Valentine exchange during their classroom party last Friday afternoon. Across the Clarkston Community School District, most elementary school students celebrated the holiday of love before heading into a mid-winter recess. School resumes Wednesday, Feb. 18.