Over the past few weeks, some have called on the Clarkston News to give its endorsement to certain issues. The paper has been in town for decades, so it would make sense for it to take a stand on important issues in the community, to tell people what it thinks about them. I wish the […]
Someone new is moving into the former Saturn/Nissan building at 8400 Dixie Highway, but not to sell or service cars. Clarkston Free Methodist Church bought the buildings and property. ‘We’re excited to be relocating here to continue serving our community,? said Dale Woods, lead pastor. Dozens of church volunteers are working to clean and make […]
When Our Church Divine Mercy in Davisburg closed last June, parishioners faced the end of their faith community. “The community was saddened to disband,” said church member Carol Compagnoni. The Humphreys family were going to church in Highland. But then they learned there was another option. Colombiere Conference and Retreat Center, 9075 Big Lake Road […]
First in a series on Clarkston schools’ new five year strategic plan. A Strategic Plan up for approval next week would point the way to 2020 for Clarkston schools. “The plan puts on paper what the board agrees on, what we’re doing, where we are going, and how we achieve it,” said board Treasurer Joan […]
Clarkston has had its portrait done, drawn in pen and ink. The poster-size work of art features a stylized montage of Clarkston, along with Independence and Springfield townships. It mixes detailed renderings of buildings with images of landmarks, faces, and other important features. Downtown historic homes and buildings, including 5 Main Street, home of The […]
On a trip to Vermont, Jim and Virginia Schultz heard they were having a barn tour, so they bought tickets. As they visited the historic structures, they turned to each other. ‘We could do this,? they said to each other, recounts Jim Schultz. Schultz brought the idea to the Clarkston Community Historical Society Board of […]
Part 2 on Clarkston Community Schools? five year Strategic Plan addresses the first of six Focus Areas, Student Performance. Increasing student performance is a top priority for Clarkston School Board members. “Currently we are towards the top of the middle group on most standardized tests,” said board Secretary Craig Hamilton. “We should be at the […]
Carrying a tray of food, the volunteer pauses a moment to look at the sign. ‘It says ‘senior centep? … no, ‘se’or centep,?? he says, joking. ‘We need a new sign,? says Margaret Bartos, coordinator for the Independence Township Senior Center. The sign should say, ‘Senior Center,? but the letter ‘i? and part of the […]
The superintendent of Clarkston schools has a new three-year contract after a contentious school board meeting. Board President Rosalie Lieblang kicked off discussion at the March 10 meeting by reading a June memorandum calling for Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock to resign his position. “This letter has been a complete distraction from the day I saw […]
The first day of spring is Thursday and I can hardly wait. This winter has been tough on one who recently acquired a taste for running outdoors on sidewalks not covered in banks of snow several feet deep. I remember last year, heading out in the middle of February with no problem besides my spectacularly […]