The 19th Annual Business and Community EXPO for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is Nov. 3 in the Clarkston High School Cafeteria. ‘Business fuels the local economic engine,? said Ron Davis, EXPO Chairperson. ‘The EXPO is our chamber’s signature networking event. The evening is dedicated to doing business better.? Penny Shanks, chamber executive director, […]
Concerned about the safety of their children, a group of parents recently addressed the Clarkston School Board about changing the location of an area school bus stop. Several parents took turns speaking at the Oct. 10 school board meeting. The board could not rule on the matter at the meeting because the decision must be […]
Yet another major step towards the construction of a new senior center in Independence Township has been taken. The Clarkston News has confirmed with Township Supervisior Dave Wagner and Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts that a deal was reached between Clarkston Schools and Independence Township regarding the land on which the new senior center is to […]
Scarecrows, chili and costumes, oh my! Last weekend’s Scarecrow Festival in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park proved to be the highlight of the season and left no one with an empty stomach. Residents from Lake Orion, Clarkston and Auburn Hills feasted their eyes on the many creative scarecrows entered into the Scarecrow Contest. From a nativity […]
In an effort to boost Michigan’s tourism industry, Governor Granholm signed legislation last month that will give Oxford students more time to enjoy a couple more weeks in the sun. The legislation requires all Michigan schools to begin the next school year after Labor Day instead of starting at the end of August. According to […]
When Linda Smith answered a want ad for a utility billing clerk for the Village of Oxford in 1978, she had no idea it would turn out to be a 27?-year stint. For Smith, a resident of Clarkston, the many years of working for the village have been great, but tomorrow will mark the beginning […]
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a student at Oxford Middle School? Now’s your chance. Each month, Oxford school principals and department chairs have been reporting to the school board about some aspect of their school. Last week, four students at OMS, along with Principal Karen Sage, presented ‘A Day in […]
Looking for an alternative ‘treat? for Halloween? Stop by the Addison PublicLibrary and check out one of these spooky reads. If you’re into picture books, take a walk on the scary side with ‘Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance,? by Keith Graves. Or try ‘The Thirteen Days of Halloween,? by Carol Greene. For […]
Despite support from members of the education community, concerns are still being raised regarding the petition drive started by the K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s Future. If put into action, the proposal would increase the annual state funding for schools to equal the rate of inflation. In addition, the proposal would adjust the funding calculation for […]
Some subjects can really be a headache for students. Even the most devoted need help sometimes, and at those times they can turn to The Tutoring Club for extra help. Clarkston residents Ken and Becky Ermer opened a branch of the California-based franchise on Sashabaw Road in August, just one month after moving to the […]