All-Star Jenna Coates hits the court

Jenna Coates is set for her appearance at the Mizuno USA/Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association All-Star Classic on July 30. ‘I am looking forward to it,? said the 2010 Clarkston High School graduate. ‘It’s going to be cool to see all the talent from all the areas in our state.? Coates was a three-year starter […]

Athletes of the Week

Riders on the Clarkston Junior Equestrian team took to the fairgrounds on June 12 and 13 and finished third. They competed in the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association junior competition at the 4H County Fairgrounds at Springfield Oaks County Park. They competed in Showmanship, English, Western, Saddle Seat and Speed with middle school teams in district […]

Goo Goo Dolls set to perform new and infamous hits on Sunday

The Goo Goo Dolls take center stage at DTE Energy Music Theatre this Sunday night. The infamous trio is on their summer tour entertaining fans with hits from previous albums as well as sharing songs from their ninth album, ‘Something for the Rest of Us,? in stores on August 31. ‘We have songs we feel […]

Lady Wolves represent the best in All-Star softball game

Bailee Braunreuther and Taylor Hasselbach headed to Lansing to play one last game as teammates. Both were invited to play in the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association All-Star game at Rainey Park on Wednesday. ‘It’s awesome,? said Don Peters, Clarkston Girls Varsity Softball head coach. ‘It will be a fun experience for them. They […]

Athletes of the Week

Boys from the Clarkston Riverdawgs 10U team showed their competition it’s hard to keep a good Dawg down. They were down 4-0 when they went against the Michigan Red Sox. Knowing they could do better, they fought back during the ‘Best of the Best? Grand Blanc Baseball Tournament. They finished the game with a 13-7 […]

Kicking good time

The Flying Buffalos cheered after the orange soccer ball rolled past their opponents during a game on the Clarkston High School field, July 14. Girls, going into third to ninth grade, participated in the Future Wolves Soccer Camp. ‘It’s really fun,? said Mary Shutty, during a break. ‘It’s fun to play soccer games and meet […]

Run, swim and roll in money for Leukemia and Lymphony Society

Athletes are warming up as they get ready for the seventh annual Craig Greenfield Memorial Tri and Du held on August 1. The event is held in memory of Craig Greenfield, who died from non-Hodgkin’s lymphona in 2000. ‘The purpose was to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Michigan in memory of […]

Expertise wanted in school chief

The lights flickered at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building on Thursday, as Richard Dunham spoke. Finally the storm outside won the battle and the room went dark. That didn’t stop the Board of Education from shedding light on what residents want in their next superintendent. Dunham, director of superintendent services at Michigan Association of […]

Reschke’s goal is a good transition

When Al Roberts announced his retirement as superintendent this past May, David Reschke stepped up. ‘The district has been good to me for 25 years,? said Reschke, formerly deputy superintendent. ‘What is another 90 days I can give back in the transition?? As interim superintendent, Reschke’s job is to bridge the gap between Roberts and […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

I fell off the wagon a long time ago. The food wagon that is. At first it was just a break from Weight Watchers, testing my limitations. Then, it turned into being rebellious and declaring my freedom from tracking points. It has spiraled out of control and I have officially hit the wall. I am […]