Wendi’s Word: Inpiration renewed

It’s inspiring to talk to local authors especially Travis J. Thompson who I spoke to last week about his series and his signing at Clarkston Independence District Library on July 6, 6-8 p.m. Even more inspiring is his daily word count which gets up in 4,000 words. If you didn’t know I participate in National […]

Residents question city spending actions

Chet Pardee and other residents questioned city spending during a public hearing on the 2016-2017 budget, June 13. “It appears the city has spent more than $30,000 in the current budget year ending June 30 for professional and contractual services relating to the DPW building expansion proposal, I believe without city council approval,” Pardee said […]

New training groups for Back Roads starting in July

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor New this year for the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon and 10K/5K is a partnership with Socially Motivated Wellness for training groups. “They’ll run the park course. People are excited about that,” said Deanna McColl Hart of High Five Races, organizer. “It’s good for people who want […]

Richard Peter Ulasich

  Richard (Dick) Peter Ulasich, age 77 of Kerrville, Texas passed away peacefully June 16, 2016 at his home after battling diabetes and kidney disease. Born in Ironwood Michigan, Dick graduated from Northern Michigan University earning a Bachelor degree in education and a Master’s degree in public administration.  He started his teaching career in Oxford, […]

Matthew Quang Vo

Matthew Quang Vo, of Southfield, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2016 at the age of 29. Matt was son of Stephanie Tran and Eric (Anh Bach) Vo; brother of Alex;  grandson of Tam and Nam Tran, Chung (the late Khe Vo) Le; step brother of James Hy; also survived by many extended family and […]

Mary Darlene Hudson

Mary Darlene Hudson, age 83, died peacefully on Thursday, June 16 at her daughter’s home in Fenton, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of James Hudson for more than 62 years. Mary was born on December 24th, 1932 in Cash, Arkansas, to Ruth and Jim Taylor. After graduating from Cash High […]

Patricia Irma Sadler

Mrs. Patricia Irma Sadler, of Columbia, TN, passed away June 9, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, at age 85. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, TN and previously, a longtime resident of Clarkston, Michigan. Preceded in death by husbands, Clifford D. Marquette and Silas William Sadler; parents, Frederick […]

Championships for ‘Dawgs

The Clarkston Riverdawgs 10U team are off to a winning start with two championships under their belt. They won the Walled Lake Classic as they went 3-0-1 during the event, June 4-5. They also won the championship at Auburn Hills Spring Classic, May 20-22. The hitters went 4-0 during the tournament at Avondale High School. […]

Victories for local Impact teams

The Michigan Impact Boys U11 Blue and White soccer teams swept their competition and won all of their games during Memorial Day weekend in Westlake, Ohio. Each team played three individual teams in their division and a final championship round to determine the winner at the Westlake Invitational Soccer tournament. BothU11 Michigan Impact soccer teams […]

Athletes of The Week – Top of the competition

The ICE Fastpitch 10U Blue Softball team finished in the top two places at their last few tournaments. They finished the USSSA Batbusters Swing into Spring tournament as champions. The girls finished in second place in the USSSA Spring Fling in second place, May 6-8. “The girls played very well on both sides of the […]