The Wolves fought a familiar opponent Friday in their win against Troy Athens ? as in their opener, stormy weather interrupted play. Despite the halftime delay, in which bleachers were cleared in case of lightning, Clarkston Varsity Football played a strong second half, scoring 20 points to win the game 27-7.
About six years ago, Dr. Kip Litton of Clarkston had an epiphany. “I got a good look at myself in the mirror and I thought to myself, ‘where did that skinny teenager go,’” Litton said. “It wasn’t healthy. I was looking for something I could do that didn’t take a lot of organization, like team […]
Steve Hyer is preparing for one of his final duties as president of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce ? his address at the chamber’s Annual Meeting. ‘I’ll recognize the hard work of those who make the chamber work, the volunteers, board, chairmen, committees,? Hyer said. ‘We’ve come a long way this year.? ‘The things […]
The professional musicians and educators of Dallas Brass will work with Clarkston music students Sept. 17-18, then put on a performance for the community Tuesday evening. ‘It works out really well ? with a community like Clarkston and a nice facility like this (at the high school), this is a great fit,? said Michael Lewis, […]
Zachary Daniel Finn of Clarkston died from injuries suffered in a traffic accident this past weekend. He will be remembered for his smile and sense of humor, said his uncle, Brian Varney “And for being such a gentlemen and a good listener when you needed someone to talk to, and, most of all, being able […]
The mayor’s speech was made up, but music, mood, and swanky mansion were real at a movie shoot last weekend in Springfield Township. Jim and Audrey Tanner, who often host parties for SCAMP and other community groups on their sprawling estate, hosted cast and crew of the drama “Approaching Midnight.” “It’s exciting, really neat,” said […]
For former presidential candidate Rick Santorum, young people like Everest Collegiate High School Life Club members are what his pro-life message is about. ‘It’s so encouraging to see young people like this, as pro life as any generation in the country,? said Santorum at the Birth Choice Pregnancy Resource Center fund raiser, Aug. 9. ‘They’re […]
The campaign season is over, but only for the moment. Unlike 2008, the August primary didn’t settle things completely. In that race, all the candidates in Independence and Springfield townships were Republican, so the primary election was pretty much it ? the winners ran unopposed in November. This year, three Democrats are in the race […]
This summer, Independence Township teens Josh and Ryan Herrera had to turn down several invitations by friends to hang out ? they had to work. Complaining to the boss wouldn’t have helped. As owners of the Clarkston Lawnscaping business, they set the schedule themselves. ‘Our friends would want to hang out, but we’d have to […]
A single goal was enough for a win for Wolves soccer Thursday. Clarkston High School Varsity Soccer team beat crosstown rival Lake Orion Dragons 1-0. Clarkston’s offense took four shots on goal in the first half, resulting in one score. Junior Brandon Verlinden, assisted by senior Matt Hall, made the goal in the middle of […]