While a push for healthier foods has been seen at grocery stores, restaurants, and even fast food joints, it’s also been found in school lunchrooms. ‘When you see what’s happening in other districts, I think there is a real consciousness towards healthier foods,? said Tom Toby, interim principal at Lake Orion High School. ‘Instead of […]
Increase in fees to participate in school sports could become a reality as of the April 25 school board meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald said the bulk changes were done by a ‘benchmarking with peer districts.? High School Library ‘per day fines? increased from five cents to 10 cents. The high […]
The Clarkston Rotary Club hosted its eighth annual ‘A Taste for the Holidays? wine tasting Wednesday at Bordines Nursery, Dixie Hwy. About 523 people raised about $14,000 at last year’s event. This year, wines were from Australia, California, France, Germany, Italy, and South America, along with a few from Michigan.? Food was provided by Clarkston […]
With flu season arriving, Dr. James O’Neil of Clarkston Medical Group is recommending all people get a flu shot. ‘It prevents you from getting the flu, which can be very incapacitating,? he said. ‘You should get one every year, especially people over 60 that have asthma, heart disease, or any chronic illness.? O’Neil said the […]
Concern continues about contagions in local classrooms, this time whooping cough at North Sashabaw Elementary. According to a letter sent to parents last week, a staff member and student were diagnosed with pertussis, whooping cough. The staff member and student are family members, said Anita Banach, director of communications, Clarkston Community Schools. ‘The biggest thing […]
Independence Township Planning Commission is seeking public input on the updated township Master Plan. The most significant change to the plan is the combination of three documents, Background Studies, Vision 2020 Strategic Plan, and Vision 2020 Master Plan, into one document, reported Richard Carlisle, planning consultant, to the Township Board. The Transportation Plan has been […]
Wayne and Garth might have to look for a different line of work if they lived in Clarkston. Dave Wagner, Independence Township supervisor, announced at the Nov. 6 township meeting that Comcast Cable was closing their billing office and public-access studio on Maybee Road. Township meetings and other information and government shows are broadcast on […]
After sending eight teams to the Destination ImagiNation (DI) Regional tournament at Central University, Five teams from St. Joseph School are going on to the Global Finals in Tennessee, May 22-26. ‘This is the eight year in a row St. Joseph has earned a trip to the global finals,? said Coach Tom Eisbrenner. ‘We got […]
Lake Orion Postal workers are ready to collect some cans on May 12 for the 20th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. ‘It’s so simple,? said Pamela Wilson, letter carrier and food drive coordinator in Lake Orion. ‘All people have to do is put something in their mailbox or next […]
Time is ticking down, but those still interested in running as a candidate for the Orion Township trustee board have until 4 p.m. on May 15 to file. According to Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults only nine people have filed to run as candidates so far. Incumbent JoAnn Van Tassel and Chris Barnett will run […]