Second grader’s dream come true

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterANAHEIM, Calif. — When Knox Locher found out he was chosen to race in the KTM Junior Challenge during the Supercross race in Anaheim, Calif., he said to his mom “dreams do come true.”Locher, a second grader at Andersonville Elementary, shared he was excited.“I felt like my idols,” he […]

A Look Back for February 28, 2024

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999Joint board meeting sparks ideas for future: Four local boards met in a joint board meeting to share thoughts and common goals which included members of the Clarkston Board of Education, Independence and Springfield townships and City of Clarkston.Foundation surpasses endowment fund goal: The Clarkston Foundation […]

Second-place finish for swimmers

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Boys Swim and Dive team finished in second place out of seven teams at the OAA Blue League Meet at home last week.Nathan Feret, in the 50-yard freestyle; Ben Guzal, 200-yard IM; Jonathan George, 1-meter diving, and the 200-yard freestyle relay team finished as league champions with a first place […]

Regional competitionfor Wolves

The Clarkston Girls Varsity Bowling team finished in fifth place at the MHSAA Division 1 Region 6 competition on Saturday at Century Bowl. They finished with 2,426 after six Bakers and two games.For Singles, Sophomore Abby Stephens qualified for the state championship, finishing in fourth place with a total of 1,019 after six games. Stephens […]

Back-to-back champs start regional play

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterFLINT — After a tough schedule and winning the OAA Red League, Clarkston Varsity Hockey is ready to hit the ice for the MHSAA Division 1 Region 4 tournament this week.“Regionals is always going to be tough,” said Nathan Bryer, head coach. “It doesn’t matter who you play because […]

Clarkston qualifies for state event

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Girls Varsity Ski team raced to first place to win their sixth consecutive regional title at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, Feb. 14.The girls finished with a total of 42 points with 20 points from the Slalom race, and 22 points from the Giant Slalom race during the 2024 […]

Clarkston Cheer onto regionals

ORION TWP. — Clarkston finished in third place during the MHSAA Division 1 Competitive Cheer District 6 meet at Lake Orion High School last Friday.The Clarkston Varsity Competitive Cheer team scored a total of 765.70 points during three rounds. They also broke the school record in round two with a score of 225.40.Lake Orion finished […]

Six off to Ford Field finals

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterLAPEER — Six Wolves are moving on to the MHSAA Division 1 Individual Wrestling State Finals after qualifying at the regional tournaments during the weekend.Junior Archer Anderson (120) and senior Brock Trevino (190) finished as champions in their weight classes. Senior Preston Lefevre (120) and sophomore Nate Carter (132) […]

A Look Back for February 21, 2024

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999City council resists senior living project: Representatives from Sunrise Development, the new owners of the property at the corner of Waldon and Main Street, got their first chance to pitch their idea for an elderly assisted-living facility to city council members. But council members, and some […]