Katrin Vetter’s two individual victories and a one-two-three finish in diving helped propel the Dragons to a narrow 94-92 victory over visiting Farmington Hills Harrison on Oct. 19. Sara Simic took top honors in the 100-yard backstroke (1:04.99) and teamed with Lauren Barber, Emily Loerch and Nicole Kudla to win the 200-yard medley relay (2:00.52). […]
When David Wurst got behind two Clarkston defenders for a 46-yard touchdown reception, it was just a sign of things to come for the host Wolves. They looked up at Lake Orion all night on the scoreboard, and, at the end of the 32-8 rout, Clarkston was also left looking up at the Dragons in […]
The game of inches cliche was in full effect last Thursday night at Lake Orion High School. Just over 12 minutes into their district semifinal game against Rochester Adams, the Dragons sent a shot off square off the crossbar. A minute and a half later, Lake Orion trailed 2-0. Adams? Corey Makowski and Thomas Casey […]
As the Dragons celebrated their perfect season and awaited the announcement of the playoff pairings at the Wooden Eagle on Sunday night, there were plenty of smiles to go around. But when the team was announced on TV, the loudest cheers came not from the players, but the parents and friends of the program sitting […]
After completing a perfect 9-0 regular season, Lake Orion has earned the right to play at Dragon Stadium until the state semifinals. The Dragons will open with 6-3 Waterford Mott, and could get a rematch versus Clarkston in the second round if the Wolves get past visiting Romeo this week. If seedings hold out, Lake […]
For some Lake Orion High School clubs and teams, their seasons are coming to a close. For some others, things are just getting started. But for the DECA club, there’s always something going on. The DECA organization is an international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, […]
City resident Cory Johnston wants a public apology for comments made about him by Clarkston City Manager Carol Eberhardt. Johnston sought legal council from Southfield attorney Fred Butters because he believes Eberhardt’s comments could damage his reputation and professional career. Eberhardt said in an email to The Clarkston News, Feb. 13, several people had come […]
SCAMP, a camp for kids with developmental disabilities, will have to find someone to fill when Donna Clancy’s retires Aug. 18. Her choice for a perfect replacement? Someone who cares about SCAMP, someone passionate and caring, hardworking and organized. They need also be prepared for hard work and a deep commitment to the job. ‘Also, […]
In Part 2 of a series on Clarkston City Manager Carol Eberhardt, we list her resume for comparison with other candidates, as submitted for consideration for the position in 2013. Carol Eberhardt has degrees from Central Michigan University and the Center for Creative Studies. She was Clarkston village president, 1982-1986 and city council member at […]
BY ANDREW DUPONT Clarkston News Staff Writer Being included in a hall of fame competition is one thing, leaving with a first-place award is another. Independence Township resident Roger Smith knows this well after appearing at the Concours d’Elegance event at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, on Oct. 7. The American […]