Robert Lee Kimble, Jr.

Robert Lee Kimble, Jr., of Clarkston, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac with his wife and daughter at his side at age 84. He was born January 25, 1932 in Lawrenceburg, TN to Robert Sr. and Celia Bell Kimble (Gabel). He retired from Community National Bank of […]

Ruth Josephine (Monahan) Brueck

Ruth Josephine (Monahan) Brueck, of Clarkston, passed away peacefully with family at her side on June 14, 2016 at the age of 69. Ruth married Jim Brueck on August 16, 1968 and went on to have 8 children and 11 grandchildren.  Ruth was the second child of Harold and Liz Monahan and is survived by […]

Phyllis L. Denhoff

Phyllis L. Denhoff born in Kingston, MI; of Clarkston, MI for many years, passed away on June 12, 2016 at age 94. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents: Archie & Erma Hunt, and siblings: Maxine McKinstry and Ivan Hunt; survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral service Friday 12:30 p.m. at Lewis […]

Roberta A. Sand-Principe

Roberta A. Sand-Principe of White Lake, formerly resided on Lotus Lake in Waterford for 30 years, passed away on June 13, 2016 at the age 69.  Wife of Dominick Principe.  Mother of Eric Sand and Thomas Sand; step mom of Nick (Tracy) Principe and Michael (Marissa) Principe; grandmother of Lynaya and Jake Sand, Emily, Jordan, Alex […]

All-American selected

Jake Hodges, a Clarkston High School junior, was named as a 2016 Brine National High School All-American. He was also selected to represent Michigan at the Brine National Lacrosse Classic held in Richmond, Virginia from July 19-22. Sheldon Bourdeau and Quinn Dobrezelewski, his teammates from the Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse, will be joining him. “He […]

Victory in quarterfinals

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Senior Keaton Mitchell scored two goals within a span of eight seconds to help the Wolves take control of the second half against Troy in the MHSAA Regional Quarterfinal, 8-3. “It was well played by both sides,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Kaminskas. “We fought […]

Athlete of the Week – Ruling the Lanes

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Jacob Kersten hit one of his goals during his senior year with the Clarkston Boys Varsity Bowling team when he was named to The Detroit Free Press Dream Team. “It was definitely an honor to be part of it,” he explained. I have a good friend who was […]

District championship

The Wolves won the MHSAA District Championship by five strokes last Wednesday at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Oakland Township. The Clarkston Varsity Golf team shot a 315 for the victory and the opportunity to advance to the regional meet Junior Brady Dice led the team with a 77. Junior Noah Sampson shot a 78; […]

Heading to district semifinals

Maddie Beck ran from her first-base spot to catch a foul hit and landed at the fence next to the Lady Wolves’ dugout at Lake Orion last Thursday. “Maddie – that might be the play of the day,” said Clarkston Varsity Softball Head Coach Don Peters. “It was awesome.” The catch ended the top of […]

18 Wolves take talent to next level

Eighteen Clarkston athletes penned their name to the next chapter in their lives in front of friends and family as they signed their letters of intent, May 23. Congratulations to this spring’s signees: Shaquielle Blevins, football and track, Concordia University; Nick Bowman, lacrosse, Albion College; Kelsey Catania, cross country and track, Lawrence Technological University; Logan […]