Clarkston readies for softball district playoffs

Clarkston is finding its stride on the softball diamond, going to 17-13 after winning the Traverse City Cherry Festival tournament over the weekend. The girls were 2-1 Saturday, with freshman pitcher Bailee Braunreuther picking up two wins. ‘She had nice movement on the ball and kept the hitters off balance,? Clarkston coach Don Peters said. […]

Ravens’ late goal drops Clarkston

An offensive explosion led Clarkston on the soccer field last Monday to an 8-0 win over Waterford Kettering. But on Wednesday, the Wolves? defense was put to the test in a battle with Oakland Activities Association division II opponents Royal Oak. Clarkston’s freshman netkeeper Demaree Wells stopped everything that came her way for the first […]

Lee uses short game to make state cut

Although she was displeased with her play Thursday at Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Oxford, Clarkston’s Minjoo Lee put together an impressive performance at the girls golf regional playoff. Lee shot a round of 89, earning her a spot in the state finals June 1-2 at Forest Akers at Michigan State University in East Lansing. […]

Where’s the need?

Grab a latte to go with this doomsday theory. Numerous gas stations, banks, etc. fill our area at an increasing rate. One of the most ever-present and easily recognized of all retailers, Starbucks, seems to be the last thing to come to the Clarkston area. The coffee retailer has been known to infiltrate street corner […]

Alpacas in the spotlight in Springfield

Breeders from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin packed Springfield Oaks County Park May 5-6 for the Michigan Alpaca Breeders Show and Fiber Fair. About 200 of the furry creatures were on display for visitors and many of the animals competed in the alpaca judging. Demonstrators showed their guests the fine art of shearing, spinning, weaving, […]

New name, same service for eye docs

Even with a name change, Drs. Todd Staniszewski and Nora Clancy want to assure their patients they will still get the same service they’ve come to expect. Optometrists Staniszewski and Clancy’s office, will now be known as Advanced Eye Care of Michigan. ‘It’s important our patients are aware that we still offer the same great […]

Clean up, everybody, everywhere

The Clarkston Elementary Garden Club and its members spent time May 5 beautifying the grounds. Members raked leaves, planed flowers and pulled weeds in their efforts.

Springfield gardeners dress to impress

The Springfield Garden Club held their first Daffodils and Duds event at Deer Lake Athletic Club May 9. The club is a division of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association. The event began with a lunch and a silent auction, featuring home decor and jewelry. The proceeds in part go to the Michigan 4-H […]

Wolves place middle of the pack at OAA tourney

A 3-2 regular season record gave Clarkston’s girls track team a tie for second place in Oakland Activities Association division I with Rochester. Additionally, the Wolves were in position to jump up and tie Troy for the OAA I championship with a win at the league meet Friday at Lake Orion High School. The comeback […]

Wolves split softball doubleheader

Doing the splits is tricky and sometimes painful. But on their home softball diamond, Clarkston did it against Waterford Kettering Thursday, taking the first contest of a doubleheader 4-0 and dropping 4-3 in the finale. Kettering moved to 12-0-5 and 6-3 in the Oakland Activities Association while Clarkston failed to pull to .500. The split […]

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