Andrea’s Anecdotes A column by Andrea Beaudoin

I’m not used to people not answering my questions. I found out my mom has a brain tumor on Saturday. I just want the best for my mom. I ask questions for a living. I also research a lot, and so I researched into having brain surgery. I found out Henry Ford is one of […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

I have taken a lot of photographs not only for work but also in my personal life. Sometimes the greatest photo is the photo not taken. The photo I thought I would get another chance to take. For my son’s first Christmas, I didn’t take a photo with him with his Grandpa Reardon, Grandma Reardon […]

Showtime

The lights brighten on the stage in the Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center as young actors dance while rehearsing the opening scene of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s “Carousel.” The community can attend performances on Feb. 25, 26, 27 at 7 p.m. or enjoy a matinee performance on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. […]

Wolves head to Palace for finals

Mackenzie Hanselman, Kyle Masters, Jake Rygielski, Nate Troutvine, Nate Vandermeer are heading to the Palace of Auburn Hills after qualifying for the MHSAA Wrestling Individual Finals. “Getting five guys to the finals is awesome,” said Clarkston Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Freddie DeRamus. “Last year we didn’t have any. It is awesome to have five represent […]

Lewandowski leads Little Caesars to win

A flurry of red and white jerseys converged on the opposing goal as the boys of Little Caesars ?98 piled on top of teammate Mitch Lewandowski. Lewandowski had already scored two points during the semifinals against Toronto Pro Hockey, and just scored the winning goal. ‘It was pretty exciting because they were down, 5-3, with […]

Athlete of the Week

Michigan Stars members walked into the Assembly Hall at Indiana University carrying their team banner and the Michigan state flag at the opening ceremony at the USA Amateur Softball Association Girls? Class A 10-under Fastpitch National. The Clarkston girls were the only team representing Michigan at the nationals in Bloomington, Indiana. ‘They represented the state […]

Tons of fun roll into Clintonwood

Over 600 adults and children attended the 7th Annual Tons of Truck event presented by Independence Township Parks and Recreation. Children sat in the driver’s seat of a life-size version of their favorite “Hot Wheels” vehicles. Yesteryear’s Tractor Club provided hayrides for only 50 cents. Each child went home with a miniature garbage truck from […]

Win marks quarter century of soccer

A bit of history was shared Monday night before the kickers took to the field. Clarkston boys played their first soccer game ever on September 6, 1983. They lost to Rochester Adams, 9-1. Ron Forbes scored the first goal for the Wolves. ‘It never happened again,? announced Neil Granlund over the speakers. He should know, […]

Athlete of the Week

Jimmy Haven ended his summer season swinging. One of Haven’s accomplishments was taking second for boys 10 and under, in the 34th Annual Oakland County Parks Junior Golf Tournament. Last year marked his first time playing in the tournament. He took second place last year as well. ‘I felt like I did the best that […]

Back for another year of Blue-and-Gold gridiron action

Fans gathered in the stands knew it was still August. But with dozens of helmeted figures on the field below, they also knew another football season is just around the corner. Clarkston’s varsity football had been practicing for a week before hitting the field for their annual inter-squad Blue and Gold game, Aug. 16, their […]

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