It’s almost spring, which means it’s time to start planning the fifth annual Veterans Celebration at Independence Fest at Clintonwood Park. I’m on the planning committee for the annual Fourth of July event. The celebration is a chance to recognize veterans for their service, and see some of the memorabilia they brought back from overseas. […]
In his first few weeks in Congress, the Clarkston area’s newest U.S. representative is still getting his feet wet. But with 12 years in the state legislature, Mike Bishop, R-District 8, has things in hand. ‘Things are a lot bigger, but it’s also a lot of the same things,? said Bishop during a visit to […]
Saturday was a day of celebration for Clarkston Wolfpack members and supporters. It was also a day of running and walking during the group’s first 50K Celebration run at Indian Springs. Nine runners completed the 50-kilometer, 31-mile trek, roughly three circuits through the park’s walk/run trail system ? Leanne Cooper, Phil Custodio, Dave Deering, Lisa […]
For Jacob Traschenko Pochmara of Clarkston, a visit to the Michigan Renaissance Fair was an inspiration. ‘I saw the knights and I thought, ‘I want to do that,?? said Pochmara, 14. The Clarkston Junior High School student stuck with it, and has been studying fencing for the past eight years. He placed in the top […]
A vote is expected this week on a state bill revamping public notice requirements. State Rep. Jim Tedder (R-Clarkston) said he is considering both sides when determining how he will vote on HB 4183, which would created a tiered system for notices regarding meetings, assessments, zoning, elections, ordinances, and other issues. The law would phase […]
The ABCs of elementary students? report cards may be a thing of the past this fall, as Clarkston Schools look to revamp its assessment system. ‘We are currently having these discussions relative to Kindergarten through fifth grade students, replacing A, B, C, D, and E ratings with a different, more specific focus on learning, and […]
Planning is underway for the eighth annual Angels’ Place Race, Saturday, May 16. The springtime race event will include a 10-kilometer run, 5-kilometer Bruce Clifton Run/Walk, and one-mile Family Fun Walk, all through downtown Clarkston. Start and finish lines are at St. Daniel Catholic Church. ‘I enjoy the ambiance of the route and St. Dan’s […]
In an effort to increase revenue, Clarkston Community Schools district is considering open enrollment. Last week, they released five options and an online survey to gauge community sentiment. Options include Reggio Kindergarten, a discovery and play-based program from Italy for up to 20 out-of-district and 20 in-district students; Tech K, technology-based, year-round Kindergarten using Project […]
It’s good to see people back outside on the sidewalks and safety paths, running, walking their dogs, biking, etc. The junior and senior high school track kids are back out there. When they first showed up a couple weeks ago, I managed to pass a lot of them on my afternoon run. But they’re already […]
As administrators and teachers make final preparations for M-STEP testing after spring break, Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock asked the School Board to back a resolution protesting the new state test. The superintendent’s resolution calls on the state to stop the test and work with local districts on something better. “Why are we doing this ? […]