Board OKs 119 school budget cuts

For more than a month, March 22 was billed as the time school board members could make their mark on a list of 119 budget cut items. It wasn’t much. The Clarkston Board of Education voted 5-1 at Monday’s meeting to approve the entire list, cutting $10 million. ‘The items are brought forth from administration […]

School workers take 20% pay cut

Clarkston bus drivers and custodians are doing their part to solve the school district’s budget woes, to the tune of $790,000. District administration and union representatives from Clarkston transportation and custodial services worked since January, when budget recommendations to cut $13 million to the 2010-2011 budget included outsourcing the two services. Both agreed to reopen […]

Pinned first

Wrestlers triumphed over foes to take first place at the second Annual Oakland County Wrestling Tournament. Clarkston Junior High scored 240 points on March 13. It was twenty points more than second place Waterford Pierce Middle School. Pontiac finished in third with 195 points. ‘The guys wrestled great,? said Andy Auten, head wrestling coach at […]

Lacrossers split week

The Wolves showed off their skills as they began the season last week. They scored their first win on home territory against Perrysburg last Friday and taking them down, 12-4. ‘I thought overall it was a good victory,? said Brian Kaminskas, Boys Varsity Lacrosse head coach. ‘We came out a little slow, a little flat. […]

Athletes of the Week

Alexis Doetsch held the MHSAA State Championsip trophy over her head as she and her teammates showed it to their fans. Doetsch, a Springfield Township resident, had just finished her final girls basketball season for Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes and the memory would last a lifetime. She aided in the school’s win on […]

Students explore mysteries throughout history

The Pine Knob Elementary mascot was gone and Principal Valerie Grimes had gone back in to time get it back. But the students didn’t know what time period she had traveled to. They decided it was up to them to find her and bring her back. They had to visit six of the World’s Greatest […]

Oh, the places you’ll go!

Families at Bailey Lake Elementary spent time playing games and learning names as they celebrated Seuss Night.The annual event is in honor of legendary author Dr. Seuss, born March 2, 1904. During the night kids plays educational games using sensory, movement, art, reading and tunes. Each game fulfilling ‘Get Smart? with Dr. Seuss theme. After […]

Lacrossers give their all before going on spring break

The Wolves gave one last push as they tried to tie the score on Detroit Country Day on Saturday. It didn’t go as planned and they ended the game with a loss, 7-6. ‘They played well even though we made a few mistakes,? said Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach Brian Kaminskas. ‘As we went more into […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior Chapin White adds it all when he is on – as well as off – the field. ‘He is an absolute workhorse,? said Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach Brian Kaminskas, nominating White. ‘He is nonstop and never gets off the field. He is always moving the ball on offense and he is a defense middie. […]

Lady Wolves start with two wins

Kickers are proving they are a forced to be reckoned with this season. Within the first week of the girls soccer season, the varsity team has shut down two opponents. Sophomore Lindsey Adams scored the Lady Wolves lone goal against Oxford on March 29. The girls made a total of 13 shots on the Wildcats? […]