Bob Light isn’t a stranger to endurance events after completing three Ironman, over 20 marathons and hiking long distances. Now the Independence Township resident is preparing for 300 miles of cycling in the 26th Annual Wish Bicycle Tour for Make-A-Wish Michigan, July 25-28. “It is for a good cause,” Light smiled. “We are riding on […]
Joe Freed has brought his passion for lights to the Clarkston area with Midwest Lightscapes. Freed used to work in sales in lights and learned a log about electrical lighting and how to install them. “I thought it was fun,” he smiled. “It is like painting with lights. You are able to light a home […]
Girls showed off their lacrosse stick tricks last Friday during the last day of camp while they sported their colorful tie-dye T-shirts. Girls heading into fifth to eighth grade learned and built their skills through the Girls Lacrosse Camp last week. ‘I learned a lot really fast,? Grace Nolan smiled between drill exercises. ‘I have […]
The Clarkston Girls Varsity Tennis team were a force to be reckoned with during the spring season. They continued their tradition of being a strong and talented team on the court throughout their 2013 season finishing with an overall record 20-1. The season ended at the MHSAA State Finals in Midland taking third place with […]
The gym at Clarkston Community Education was filled with energy as girls were practicing what they learned during the week at Cheer/Stunt Camp. “It is going great,” said Beth Ann Markey, head coach for the Clarkston Varsity Cheer teams. “They have been learning everything from the basics and safety to transitions from stunt to stunt. […]
Students from Team RUSH have a lot to do in less than a month as they prepare for the sixth annual Rush Regatta set for July 27. The annual regatta breaks the students into eight teams of 3-4 people as they design, build and race a boat made out of cardboard and duct tape on […]
As the deadline on Friday inched closer, Justin Lamb was getting more excited. Since May 16, the 2001 Clarkston High School graduate, has looked for supporters to help him fund his upcoming album for $5,000. He glanced down on his phone at his project on Kickstarter on June 25 with a few more days until […]
Clarkston High School will have the Sounds of Summer flowing through its Performing Arts Center as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents their Neighborhood Festival series on Thursday. “On behalf of the DSO we are pleased to return to Clarkston,” said Kareem George, managing director of community programs. “We are so grateful to the community for […]
Students are putting the final touches on their cardboard boats this week in preparation for the sixth annual Rush Regatta on Saturday at Deer Lake Beach. On the line are bragging rights and the acclaimed RUSH Cup, which winning team will claim. Clarkston High School junior Courtney Hughes is hoping to help her team win […]
Campers grabbed a yellow whiffle ball, held them up with their dominant hand and began practicing their throws in the shot put event during the Youth Track and Field Camp on July 17. As they threw and a fellow camper measured their distance, 2013 Clarkston High School graduate Taylor Beach shared a few tips to […]