Senior Ty Foltz moved into action as Farmington threw their final pass on their fourth down in Clarkston’s territory. He knocked the ball from it’s original direction and the clock continued to wind down. Clarkston had dominated the home team, handing Farmington their first loss last Friday, 7-6. “We did what we had to do […]
The football players kneeled around Coach Dave Whitehead for the last time after they finished their freshman season against Lake Orion last Thursday. Whitehead looked at the boys and gave them his last pep talk in his coaching career. “It seemed like a good time to finish my career,” said Whitehead, after 24 seasons as […]
Kids walked from car trunk to car trunk collecting candy during Clarkston United Methodist Church’s annual Trunk or Treat. The free event was held on Sunday in the church’s parking lot for a safe and fun environment to gather candy. Families also enjoyed donuts, apple cider and games.
The words hung in the air as Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock walked away. ‘My first priority is the children,? he said for his final words, a verbal commitment to students, community and all Clarkston Community Schools employees. He visited The Clarkston News office on Oct. 19, day 10 in his new position, […]
Freshman Brenden Newvine threw the football as Lake Orion defense closed in. Senior Chris Canada caught the 58-yard pass. He turned around and headed into the endzone, scoring five minutes into the second half of the game. Alex Barta kicked for the PAT. “It was a nice throw and a nice catch,” said Wolves Head […]
Brothers Nathan and Jacob Murray enjoy biking, swimming and running. Their passion showed as they broke records on Oct. 7 at the 8th Annual Cross Country Challenge run for elementary students in Clarkston. Jacob took first place for the boys Kindergarten to second-grader group, finishing his half mile race in 3:16.56. Jacob also broke the […]
Senior Michael Nacy grabbed his loose shoe off the field and quickly ran forward as Lake Orion players moved in. The defenseman blocked the Dragons from invading Clarkston territory during the first overtime period in the boys district playoff game, Oct. 19. His dedication and the team’s kept them going during the hard-fought battle against […]
Stephanie Marani and Gianna Locricchio jumped into the air and blocked West Bloomfield’s return. The ball touched their hands, went back onto the Lady Lakers side and hit the gym floor. Clarkston continued the momentum until Alexis Egler finished the third set 25-10, giving the girls their third win for the night. They won the […]
Many children with special needs such as wheelchairs, crutches or blindness don’t get to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. Motorcycle enthusiast Kaz Mamon makes it his mission to fix that, leading the Halloween Mamon Ride for the past 15 years. It’s grown bigger, Mamon said. “It’s a good time,” he said. “They don’t get this (trick-or-treating), […]
The roar sounds from M-15 and dozens of motorcycles appear coming from the north. They keep coming. They carry angels. Many say bikers, but on Oct. 30 as they approached Mesquite Creek to the awaiting special needs children, they were angels. Instead of wings, tires. Instead of halos, Halloween costumes. They came for the annual […]