Helping the library grow

Since May, the Independence Township Public Library has looked a little different – new plants cover Peter Rabbit’s garden near the main entrance. Second-graders from Springfield Plains Elementary helped the Clarkston Garden Club with the changes. On May 27 they arrived at the library for their Academic Service Learning project – bringing seedlings with them […]

A tropical night in Depot

Hundreds listened and danced to the summer music of Air Margaritaville on Friday night. It was the kick-off night for the 31st season of Concerts in the Park in Depot Park. This Friday is the swing music from Stardusters Band. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m.

Helping the library grow

Since May, the Independence Township Public Library has looked a little different – new plants cover Peter Rabbit’s garden near the main entrance. Second-graders from Springfield Plains Elementary helped the Clarkston Garden Club with the changes. On May 27 they arrived at the library for their Academic Service Learning project – bringing seedlings with them […]

Woodsy fun at Independence Oaks

Families ventured to Wint Nature Center on June26 for its 25th anniversary celebration. The fun included the Oakland County Parks and Recreation puppet mobiles, inflatables, climbing tower and entertainment. When visitors needed a break from the hot sun they ventured inside for face painting and more hands-on learning. Oakie the squirrel, the Oakland County Parks […]

Community included in process

Full transparency, honesty, putting the children first are just a few characteristics residents Craig Frasa and Suzi Ford are looking for in their next school superintendent. Frasa and Ford, along with the rest of the community will have their chance to be part of the search for Clarkston Community Schools next superintendent. The Board of […]

Banned

I looked over as my friend was driving her jeep on Friday night and sighed. Not trying to scare her, since the vehicle was in drive, I told her to put the phone away. She was looking at a text message. She put her phone away and said the Texting Ban doesn’t begin until July […]

33 teachers off the pink slip list

Clarkston Community Schools employees on the prior layoff list were brought back. With over 60 employees retiring from district, the Board of Education voted to bring 50 back from the pink slip list from May. The vote on Monday night brought back 33 teachers, five bus drivers, six custodians, three media paraprofessionals, five special education […]

Community support blankets family in need

With their friend Dana Pennanen in the hospital with a sick child, Clarkston teachers Kerri Gualtieri, Kelly Martz, Jessica Sorensen, and Gwen Stewart wanted to help. ‘We talked to each other on our cell phones all night,? Gualtieri said. ‘Everybody wanted to do something, but no one knew what they could do. The Pennanens are […]

Athlete of the Week

Franziska Loetzner flew over each hurdle inching closer to her goal. When she reached the end of the 200-meter event at the Oakland County Meet she finished at 30.25, tying for the eighth grade record at Clarkston Junior High School. Loetzner started in hurdles last year during seventh grade and began running in first grade. […]

Champions at tourney

The Clarkston Riverdawgs 9U team stormed the baseball fields in Farmington and brought home a trophy. They won the South Farmington Blues USSSA Baseball tournament, June 12-13. The boys defeated four teams along the way and had no losses. ‘The kids played great baseball in a very competive tournament,? said Tim Henley, assistant coach. The […]