Softball stars shine at Home Run Derby

Twenty-six softball players from around Michigan gathered at Clintonwood Park on August 4 to crown the 8th Annual Michigan Home Run Derby champion. Spectators watched the participants hit over 115 home runs before Rob Stafford of Waterford took home the $300 first prize. Stafford, Matt Sweeten of White Lake and Sed McCollum of Flint each […]

Hershey Track relay teams capture ribbons

The Clarkston boys Hershey Track program took home some ribbons from the Hershey Track and Field State Final in Holt on July 7. The 400-meter relay team of Evan Farough, Michael Nicholson, Caleb Bright and Thomas Bull took first place in the 9-10-year-old division. Michael Nicholson finished in fourth place in the shot put in […]

Wild adventures camp goes to extreme

They battled the heat, the rain and anything else nature threw at them during the week to come out on top. They are the members of the Independence Oaks Wild Adventures Extreme Camp. The camp, which is open to kids 11-15-years old, is a spin off of the Wild Adventure Camp designed for older kids. […]

Craig Greenfield triatholon to benefit Leukemia Society

The Craig Greenfield Memorial Triatholon and Duatholon is set for August 6 at 8 a.m. in downtown Clarkston. The event has raised over $75 thousand dollars the last two years for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Corey Greenfield (Craig Greenfield’s sister), who is the event coordinator, said they started the event in memory of her brother […]

Mother nature unable to stop 4-H Fair

Mother nature caused some speed bumps for the Oakland County 4-H Fair, but could not stop visitors from having a good time. Fair General Manager L.C. Scramlin said rain and the heat may have kept the crowds down, but everything still ran smoothly. ‘The fair itself went good,? Scramlin said. ‘The showings went well. We […]

Garwood: Lending a helping hand

Stan Garwood’s life revolves around helping others. From helping out victims of Hurricane Katrina to treating a family seen on the Dr. Phil show, Garwood does his best to help his fellow man. Garwood hopes his dedication to his job as a therapist and years of community service will help inspire other to lend a […]

Hershey Track excels at state finals

Members of the Independence Parks and Recreation Hershey Track team represented the area well at the Hershey Track and Field State finals at Holt High School on July 7. The 400-meter relay team of Fransika Loetzner, Madison Wilson, Andrea Pangori and Alexis Yarnall took first place in the 9-10-year-old division. ‘They won it two years […]

Athlete of the Week ? Matt Fuller

Matt Fuller was in the lead after the first day at the Michigan Optimist Junior Golf Championship on June 20 ? a position he had not expected to be in. Fuller (15-years-old) was competing in the 16-18 age group at the Optimist. The field was full of quality golfers since everyone had to qualify at […]

Athlete of the Week

Mike Kittle stepped into the batter’s box at Comerica Park during the Detroit Tigers High School Baseball Invitational and glanced into the crowd. He saw his family holding up signs over their faces with his picture. Kittle just shook his head and smiled. He went up to bat and hit a single down the right […]