They might have won a league title a year ago, but in first place this season, the Dragons find themselves in unfamiliar territory. ‘We’ve never been in this spot before, where one time around the league we’ve been undefeated,? Coach Jim Manzo said. His team topped Auburn Hills Avondale, 59-45, last Friday night to improve […]
Lake Orion wrestling coach Doug Kline knew that to take on the state’s toughest schedule, his team would have to remain healthy. In recent weeks, however, the team has struggled to get anywhere near 100 percent. ‘Right now we have five starters out with assorted injuries,? Kline said. ‘The young men we replace them with […]
The grim vision of Clarkston School’s financial future is beginning to come into focus. As the school board gets close to making budget cuts, the jobs of 20 teachers are on the line. During a Jan. 22 workshop meeting, the board heard recommendations for 30 cuts to the 2007-08 budget which could reduce expenditures by […]
As MEAP scores across the state show improvement, Clarkston students continue to make the honor roll. In grades 3-9, more students statewide met state requirements in 2006 than 2005, but across the board, the Clarkston School District rated better (see side-bar on page A4 for breakdown by grade and subject). ‘This is definitely something we […]
On Jan. 26, Rio Wraps on Sashawbaw Road hosted a preliminary round for the first annual ‘Burrito Bowl? eating competition, which is a benefit fund-raiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Partipants had to eat three mini-burritos as fast as possible to qualify for the final roud, which takes places on Feb. 2 in Dearborn.
BY ANDREA BEAUDOIN Clarkston News Staff Writer A rainy day didn’t stop visitors from filling the streets of downtown Clarkston during the 16th Annual Taste of Clarkston. ‘What a fun Taste of Clarkston,? said City of Clarkston Manager Carol Eberhardt.? It just goes to show you a little rain can’t damper an amazing event.? Restaurants […]
Community leaders from throughout Oakland County converged on Clarkston, Sept. 13, to learn from the city’s downtown success. ‘Downtown Clarkston is a great place,? said Bret Rasegan, Oakland County planning supervisor. ‘The community is what we feel is important to maintain quality of life in Oakland County.? Rasegan said Clarkston was chosen for the Oakland […]
A new sign with information about, and the fight against, phragmites, an invasive species, was installed on White lake Road across from Deer Lake Beach on Aug. 29. Groups Oakland phragmites and Invasive Species Task Force (OPIS) and Wild Ones are working to fight phragmites, an invasive plant species that chokes out wildlife and native […]
It was a beautiful day for 25 employees from the General Motors (GM) Warren plant who visited the Clarkston Community Garden to get their hands dirty and help the community. The 1.75-acre fenced garden is run by Independence Township Parks and Recreation, and is on seven acres of township property, donated by the McCord family. […]
A water-use “keyholing” lawsuit has been dismissed for now. According to a public statement issued by Independence Township, 52-2 District Court dismissed the case without prejudice, but can be reinitiated if the township chooses. ‘In the summer of 2012, members of the Deer Lake Property Owners Association (DLPOA) lodged complaints with the township concerning the […]