A slow start doomed the Varsity Boys Basketball team when they took on Lapeer West in front of a lively crowd for the annual Winterfest game on Friday, Feb. 5. The Wildcats got down 16-8 after the first quarter and were never able to make any serious dents in West’s lead after that. The rest […]
The school records continue to fall as the Varsity Boys Swimming team grows more comfortable in the pool. They established five school records in their 106-78 loss to Holly on Thursday, Feb. 4. ‘The meet went really well and I think the boys just keep learning,? said Swim Head Coach Jackie Boswell. The results were: […]
The Oxford Middle School Cheer program keeps rolling along this year as they took home another first place trophy at the Grand Blanc Bobcat Classic. ‘This season has just been absolutely amazing and has exceeded my expectations,? said Cheer Coach Kelly Oles. The girls faced competition from seven middle schools from the area, Swartz Creek, […]
Many of us, I’m sure, already have plans for this coming Valentine’s Day.? Mary and I will be having a romantic dinner at one of our favorite restaurants – The Early American Room in the Dearborn Inn.? Then, off to a ‘Valentine’s Rock N? Roll Spectacular? concert.? You early rock and rollers might remember some […]
At 6-foot-5-inches, 195-pounds, Goodrich High School senior Mitchel Vallie stands out on the basketball court or among classmates in the hallways. His physical presence, coupled with a decade of basketball experience, garnered attention recently, prompting a nomination to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game. Vallie is one of 45 boys to be nominated in Michigan […]
Volunteer’s efforts and drive to make Clarkston a better place has clearly made a positive difference. Now, the local volunteers will experience a night of recognition in their honor. The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce and Clarkston Community Schools have teamed up to bring area volunteers ‘Clarkston Community Volunteer Appreciation Night? on April 13. As […]
Remember having that one special friend you do everything with…that one close companion? Remember the feeling of being inseparable until one moves away…then the years pass? Thirty-One years to be exact. Well Dana Fortinberry and Barb Ross know the feeling…this is exactly what happened to them. The two friends first met in 1968 while living […]
Marines are brave souls that stand on the front line to protect the pride of the U.S. They are unselfish, leaving behind family and friends to stare danger in the face. What can be done to honor these heroic people? Road Commission Chief Rudy Lozano and Chief of Police in Waterford John Dean decided to […]
On March 28, Caribou Coffee became a part of Sashabaw Road. ‘We are very excited about being in the Clarkston area,? said Manager Barb Ross. ‘We have definitely been keeping busy.? The new coffee establishment offers many treats: from lattes and mochas to smoothies and coffee coolers. Caribou features a variety of tasty coffee and […]
On April 4, North Sashabaw Elementary School held a special ceremony in honor of being named a ‘Blue Ribbon? school. The ceremony began with those in attendance reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, then listening as third grader Corey Daly sang the National Anthem. Principal Debra Latozas thanked everyone for attending and expressed her appreciation toward […]