Athletes found success in their competitions the beginning of 2020 before COVID-19 stopped winter tournaments and the spring season in March. January 8 Back in business after break: It was a great night for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team as they posted a 65-56 win over Carman Ainsworth. During the game Matt Nicholson had […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Sisters Eva and Charley Bousho dropped off 20 blankets to Autumn Ridge in Independence Township this month. The blankets weren’t just regular blanket- they were fidget blankets for memory care patients. Eva, a freshman at Clarkston Junior High School, and Charley, a seventh grader at Sashabaw Middle […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “New high school over budget” Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education was told during their meeting the current design for the new high school, though not final, was over budget and would need modifications including getting rid of six classrooms. “City approves police video system” […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer One of the newest releases on Amazon Prime Video features Clarkston resident Sara Holden as the double for Rachel Brosnahan in “I’m Your Woman.” Holden not only doubles for actresses in television shows and movies but is also a stunt performer. Her stunts include everything from basic […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston High School Drama Club Troupe 803 attended the Michigan Thespian Festival during the first weekend of December for a virtual experience. “My experience for this year’s festival was not at all what I was expecting,” shared Halee Tisler, this year’s president of the Drama Club. “Honestly, […]
Santa Claus visited Bay Court Park for Independence Parks, Recreation and Seniors Walk & Talk with Santa Drive-Thru, Dec. 2. Over 200 children spoke to Santa, received treats from elves and met reindeer, Candy and Nelson. The first Walk & Talk with Santa was a success for the sold out event. Every child saw and […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Dr. John Cowan is bringing in the new year with a big change as he retires from Cowan Chiropractic Clinic after 45 years of being in the community, with his last day on Jan. 6. “I love what I do,” Cowan shared. “It’s been an absolute ball. […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Greens market decks halls naturally” Members of the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club helped work the club’s fourth annual greens market at Cedar Lodge on Main Street where just about evergreen was sold. Wreaths, swags and even Christmas trees were available. “Pearl Harbor vet remembers” […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Ellana Early turned seven-years-old on Friday, Nov. 27 and had her focus on animals for the special day. Early, a first grader at Clarkston Elementary, celebrated her birthday with a Pet Adoption theme and handed out furry stuffed animals to her friends for adoption as they drove […]
Three coaches from Clarkston Everest Collegiate were named Regional Coach of the Year. John Haezebrouck led the Mountaineer Boys Varsity Soccer team in back-to-back district and regional titles. Mary Williams and the girls cross country team also claimed back-to-back regional titles as well as their first Catholic High School League championship title. Michael Pruchnicki led […]