Connor Hall was just one of the 220 children born in 1993 to try out for the Michigan Olympic Development soccer team at Oakland University from Aug. 1-5. Now, Hall is one of 60 kids still playing for a shot at making Michigan’s regional tournament team next summer. ‘It feels cool knowing you are one […]
In the conclusion of The Clarkston News? series spotlighting terrific achievements from area youth at the Oakland County 4-H fair, four more young and successful participants are profiled In total seven young people from the Clarkston area won best in show or grand champion titles at this year’s Oakland County 4-H Fair, held at the […]
Patrons of the Rite Aid at M-15 and Dixie Hwy. may be surprised the next time they run in for some makeup, a snack or a prescription. The recently completed renovations to the interior of the building increased the square footage from 8,500 to 14,000 square feet. The Clarkston location is Rite Aid’s first ‘New […]
The sun was undoubtedly surprised as it rose into the sky at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 by the masses of people congregating on the shores of Deer Lake for the second annual Craig Greenfield Memorial Triathalon and Duathalon. In the cool morning, over 300 participants, their well wishers and spectators gathered to pay homage […]
As part of the Clarkston Health Center’s open house on Aug. 12, local physicians will present an informative round of seminars. The presentations are on the Clarkston Medical Campus inside a mobile learning center sponsored by Zimmer Inc.. The topics will focus on osteoathritis, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, youth sports standards and the […]
The Oakland County 4-H fair has come and gone, but the lustre from seven awards won by Clarkston area youths continue to shine. Christine Bignotti, Beth Boyd, Elizabeth Brazeal, Chelsea Rawe and Tory Salvador all won Best of Show blue ribbons and State Gold Awards with their exhibits. The State Gold Award doubles as an […]
With the start of school comes the fall sports season. But before lockers slam and whistles blow, there are tryouts to be held. Here are some tryout dates for Clarkston area schools. A current physical dated after April 15, 2005 is required to try out for any sport. The physical will be good for the […]
Softballs flew over the fences of Clintonwood Park on Aug. 3 as the seventh annual Michigan Home Run Derby returned to Clarkston. The event began and was held in Clarkston for five years straight, then shifted to the Lake Orion area last year. ‘Softball is something I like and am passionate about. This event gives […]
Like the Oakland County 4-H fair’s 25-cent bottomless glass of chocolate milk, this year’s festivities offered an enjoyable experience for the whole family from July 25-31. Unlike the milk though, the fair will take a year to refill the Oakland County fairgrounds in Davisburg. ‘It was a record breaking fair for us. We caught the […]
When they swing the bat, the ball streaks into the outfield. They hit singles and double, make outs in the field, cheer for their teammates and lament over losses. Any handicap of the special-needs players on the Independence Township Parks and Recreation therapeutic softball team is left in the dugout when softball season begins. ‘The […]