Safety money

No one wants to imagine the worst to happen – but just in case, Clarkston Community Schools wants to be prepared. “School safety has been our number one priority,? said Deputy Superintendent David Reschke. The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Grant was awarded for the consortium of school districts including Clarkston, Lake Orion […]

Clarkston still undefeated after home opener

With three-quarters finished, Clarkston’s gridiron gand knew in order to beat Troy they needed intensity in their game. The Wolves brought it into the game and defeated the Colts last Friday, 25-21. ‘They played a great fourth quarter but we weren’t very good early,? said Clarkston Varsity Head Coach Kurt Richardson. ‘We have a lot […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior Jenna Coates moves closer to the floor to make contact with the volleyball. She sends the ball over the net and out of the opposing team’s reach. Coates can be found behind her teammates in the back row playing her role as libero – defensive specialist for Clarkston Varsity Volleyball. For her last year […]

Lady Wolves take first in tournament

Spikers took first place at the Grand Blanc Invitational to finish the week on avery high note. ‘It was a great accomplishment,? said Senior Jenna Coates. ‘We took second last year at the tournament.? Clarkston Varsity Volleyball team beat Lasher in the championship round in two game, 25-10, 25-20. Coates had 20 digs and Allison […]

Unsung heroes

Tough and mean on field, the starting offense has their work cut out for them. Before going out for their daily practice on Clarkston’s grassy field – Jeff Dean, Greg Keller, Bryan Haslinger, Dan Davis and Jarrett Coy practiced their intimidating faces. The look works for them -going into game four this week, the Wolves […]

Wolves get tougher further into league play

Kickers answered Rochester Adams first goal with a message – they weren’t going to take it lightly. Jake Ray tied the score with Adams putting the soccer ball into the corner of the net with 5:42 remaining in the first half last Thursday. Wolves picked up momentum and John Dushaw found the next opportunity after […]

Let’s gooooooo blue!

Clarkston fans left the football stadiem on Friday in a good mood – nothing like a win at home to get the adrenaline going. The gridiron gang won their home opener, 25-21. The crowd kept the boys pumped through the night with cheers and encouragement even when they were down by 11 points. During half […]

Crafty and unique in Depot Park

The sunny and warm weather is an oddity in late September but Art in the Village patrons welcomed it during the weekend. Some traveled to Depot Park to spend money on unique treasures made by Michigan natives for their home, themselves, or friends. Others enjoyed day walking around and seeing what creative ideas were brought […]

Marching band heading to merry old England

The Clarkston High School Marching Band made their plans to celebrate New Year’s Day ? in 2011. The Deputy Lieutenant of London, Her Majesty The Queen’s Representative Roger Bramble arrived at the high school Monday morning with the special invitation for Clarkston to participate in the 25th Anniversary New Year’s Day Parade. ‘It’s really a […]

Getting faster

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Natalie Smith kept her pace on the trail at Springfield Oaks and finished at the Holly Invitational in fourth place. Her finish helped the Girls Varsity Cross Country team take the fifth spot at the race, behind Ann Arbor, Lakeland, Hartland and Waterford Mott. ‘We did okay,? said […]