Kelly Ray Firby meet a chance for reflection

The third annual CHS Power Lifting Meet in memory of Kelly Ray Firby is a time to cherish the memory of a young man who touched many people’s lives. Firby, a Clarkston High School student who died in a traffic crash on Nov. 28, 2003, is honored at the meet set for March 4 from […]

Icers Cinderella bid carried away by Eaglets in third period

The sands of time do not flow evenly, an entire dune may not hold the same significance as a few grains in the grand scheme of things. Over the course of two 15-minute periods and 10 minutes into the third period, Clarkston pushed the No.2 team in the state, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s to the […]

Sisters a-choired taste is sweet music without instruments

Amid the academic rigors of Michigan State University, two singing sisters from Clarkston have found solace making sweet melodies, harmonies and everything else comprising the pop music standards of the day with the Capital Green A Capella group. ‘I use it as a time to relax. With the stresses of class, it’s nice to go […]

Wolves on their own from here on out

As a team Clarkston’s wrestling season ended Feb. 15, as eventual district champion and No.3 ranked team in the state, Davison, beat the Wolves 41-24 at Holly High School. ‘I’m proud of the way the guys wrestled against Davison. They didn’t lost to them because they were scared of them,? Clarkston Coach Joe DeGain said. […]

Chiefs close door on Clarkston’s league title hopes

After nearly two seasons of home victories, the Clarkston basketball faithful stood shocked as Pontiac Central gutted out a 62-54 win over the Wolves on Feb. 16. ‘It was a matter of being focused. We haven’t beat (Clarkston) on their home court in quite a while, but that’s in the past. This is 2006,? said […]

Sun breaks through for netters before districts

After beating Lahser 3-2 on Feb. 15 for their second win in a row Clarkston’s volleyball team knows what being on a roll feels like. The turning point of what was to be Clarkston’s second straight win in the league came in the third set. With the match tied 1-1, the Wolves rallied from a […]

Icers frozen out of OAA race by Farmington, No.2 OLSM up next

Though the bitter taste of a 2-1 loss to Farmington United on Feb. 15 may still linger for Clarkston’s hockey team there is no time to ruminate now for the MHSAA playoffs are upon the Wolves and their regional draw is brutal. Clarkston has drawn the No. 2 ranked team in the state, Orchard Lake […]

Blazing new ground?

Assistant Fire Chief Bob Elizondo of the Indpendence Township Fire Department tends to a controlled burn on Feb. 10 of a building on property on Dixie Highway just south of I-75 which the fire department is using for training. The burning of the building allows utility wires to be moved a safe distance from a […]

Wolves scratch ‘Win league title? off to-do list

The adage goes ‘Make new friend but keep the old ones, some are silver and the rest are gold.? Clarkston’s wrestling team got back in touch with one of their longtime friends of the golden variety on Feb. 10 as they reclaimed the OAA I League crown from Lake Orion. The Wolves string of three […]

Athlete of the Week ? Dominic Chiappelli

Since he was three-years-old Dominic Chiappelli, a junior at Clarkston High School, has been a natural on the ice. ‘He kind of took off. Most kids wobble around out there, but he took to it right away,? said Dominic’s father Dan Chiappelli. Chiappelli’s blades continue to churn as he recently was one of two Michigan […]