Three Independence Township residents were among the 2,096 women and girls who dressed as the World War II Rosie the Riveter icon to set a new world record, Oct. 24. “It was a great experience,” said Violet Bergman, a fourth grader at Pine Knob Elementary. “Now I have this great story to tell my children […]
Lady Cagers took turns practicing screens Monday afternoon until they were paused by Christine Rogers with a few pointers before sending the basketball back into play. Rogers steps into the role of head coach for the Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball team as Tim Wasilk, the former head coach joins the boys program. ‘I am excited,? […]
Ann Arbor Huron had one more period to play before they could call their visit to Detroit Skating Club a success. Though the Wolves only needed one more period to take the win and they did as they defeated the River Rats, 4-2. ‘We started out slow and as the game progressed we picked it […]
I opened my Facebook account on the Sunday following Thanksgiving and was saddened by what I saw on my newsfeed. Pictures of charred pieces of wood from the Little Free Library along with a ribbon tied to the door and a sign saying “closed.” Someone had set fire to the Little Free Library in Depot […]
The most popular word of advice I received while being pregnant was ‘sleep when the baby sleeps.? This even held true while baby and I were in the hospital. Yes, Jonathan arrived Dec. 10 via a Cesarean delivery at a whopping nine pounds and five ounces, and 21.5 inches. I am allowed to be biased […]
BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Cagers, well-known for their defense, didn’t disappoint a packed gym of Clarkston fans last Friday night as they sank Southfield, 78-38. ‘We had a good night,? said longtime Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball Dan Fife. ‘We had really good team defense tonight. I thought that was a big deal.? […]
The Lady Wolves fought back against the pressure from Stoney Creek last Thursday for a 33-23 win. “They pressured us with a press break with a lot of errors and bad passes in the first half,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach Christine Rogers. “We handled the pressure, but we were getting down to […]
The third annual Hoops for Troops is already gearing up to be a fun event at the Lady Wolves basketball game, Feb. 18. All proceeds from this year’s event go to Michigan Bikers Helping Veterans, a nonprofit charity which helps Michigan veterans and active duty military personnel in critical need. ‘We try to help a […]
I awoke late Tuesday evening with a burning pain in my upper abdominal area. I tried to get into different positions to get at least some comfort so I could go back to sleep. I couldn’t. The pain intensified and it must have been reflected in my face because even as Jonathan was letting out […]
Hands hoisted the glass trophy into the air as the Wolves celebrated their victory as the OAA Red tournament champion. ‘It’s a good thing for the program,? said Freddie DeRamus, head coach. ‘It gets us in the conversation. I think people forgot about us. Last year we were banged up and a young team. We […]