Festival day was fabulous at Independence Elementary last week. That was the consensus of students, teachers and parents who took part in the day-long event Thursday. Kids had the opportunity to attend a fun musical assembly, as well as a variety of workshops presented mostly by parent volunteers, throughout the day. Presenters gave rotating groups […]
Gordy Dibler sometimes refers to Byron Fouty as his former stepson. But listen a few minutes as Dibler talks about the young soldier, just 19 when his life came to an end in Iraq, and it becomes apparent; Army Spc. Byron Fouty was as much one of Dibler’s children as his three biological offspring. ‘I […]
Elizabeth Egan wanted to send an emphatic message to parents after news broke about a PTA volunteer who allegedly embezzled large sums of money from school fundraisers. ‘We’re going to move ahead,? said Egan, PTA Council president for Clarkston Community Schools. ‘There are always lessons learned when something like this happens, but if anything, I’m […]
Some of them lifted the white Camaro off the man trapped underneath, while others chased and held the car’s fleeing driver until police arrived. Mary Miracle stayed on the pavement of Sashabaw Road to comfort the badly injured motorcycle rider. ‘I kept thinking ‘this could be my son,?? she said. ‘I didn’t know his name, […]
For someone who’s not officially on the school beat, I spend an awful lot of time in the hallways, classrooms, gyms and athletic fields of Clarkston Community Schools. Why? A couple of reasons. First, it’s an important part of what we do here at The CN. It’s our aim to get every student into the […]
A single chair on the front porch, metal garbage cans, dated window treatments, an American flag flying out front. All, said Sgt. Matt Baldes of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Independence Township substation, could point a con artist to the home of a senior citizen. ‘I hate to tell you,? Baldes said to a group […]
The Tanners? 7,000-square-foot home boasts five bedrooms, four fireplaces, seven baths, and a friendly, welcoming feel. But it’s outside, on the 11-acre wooded parcel of woods and wetlands in Springfield Township, the family feels most at home. Next week, Jim and Audrey Tanner will welcome visitors when they open their doors during the 27th annual […]
A river runs through Clarkston and those interested in helping protect it’or just learning more’are welcome to participate in River Day 2009. Activities’from planting and expansion of rain gardens, streambank stabilization project, drain stenciling, and more’will be on June 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at several locations in Clarkston. The Clarkston Farmers? Market will also hold […]
Hundreds of Clarkston High School seniors made the traditional stop at Depot Park before heading off to prom at Penna’s of Sterling Heights on Thursday.
Shop local. We’re learning the hard way, watching our neighbors, our friends and our families struggle as they lose their jobs, their homes and their sense of security. But we’re learning. Shop local. Buy American. But what about hiring local? Or, more precisely, hiring American. Here’s a news flash: illegal immigrants are living in the […]