Clarkston Field Hockey marks season with victories

The Clarkston Girls Field Hockey team is excited to mark the half way point of their season with success. “We are having our best start at 4-2, and even in those losses the team has been very competitive,” shared Cary Exline, head coach. “We are a very heavily weighted senior team. It’s a great testament […]

A Look Back for October 2, 2024

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Excellence rewarded: One lucky Clarkston High School teacher was Tuesday’s winner of $25,000 at a special assembly. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Arthur Ellis surprised chemistry instructor Keith Cook and family when he announced Cook’s name to the group. The award was presented to three […]

Clarkston leads the league on the links

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Girls Varsity Golf dominated the second OAA Red tournament of the season as they finished in first place at Pine Knob Golf Course, Sept. 16. “We are doing great this year,” said Lezlie Hallman, head coach. “They are doing so good this year. I […]

Swim and dive post first wins in season

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Clarkston Girls Swim and Dive posted their first two victories of the season during a tri-meet at Oxford High School last Thursday. The Wolves defeated the Wildcats, 96-90; and Notre Dame Prep, 104-80. “We came together as a team,” said Melissa Hesse, head coach. “A lot […]

Wolfpack Update for September 24, 2024

Clarkston Football The Clarkston Varsity Football team lost to Rochester Adams last Friday, 28-10. Aidan O’Neill scored on a 25-yard field goal in the second quarter to put the Wolves on the board after the Highlanders took the lead 14-0. Adams added on to their lead with seven more points before Clarkston’s Alex Waszczenko connected […]

A Look Back for September 25, 2024

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Independence okays study for new township hall: Up to $25,000 funds were OK’d for a study on a new township hall. But the plot thickened concerning one of the possible site – 20 acres on Flemings Lake Road which was once considered for a Lakeview […]

Clarkston resident debuts newest short film Sept. 20

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com  CLARKSTON — Sara Holden’s recent creation, a second part to “#Momlife,” premieres this Friday, Sept. 20 at MJR Waterford Cinema. Holden, a Clarkston resident, is a double for actresses in television shows and movies as well as a stunt performer. She filmed the first part of “#Momlife,” a […]

A Look Back for September 18, 2024

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Tree removal causes complaints: Despite many good feelings surrounding the opening of Independence Elementary School in November, at least one resident was not pleased with school officials. A stretch of 700 feet of Hubbard Road at Main Street would be paved in the next two […]

Wolves soar in second half for OAA Red win

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Wolves were victorious in their home opener against Oxford Varsity Football last Friday, 23-15. “Tonight was a great OAA Red battle,” said Clarkston Varsity Football Head Coach Justin Pintar. “Two teams that play hard and compete, and play the right way. Hats off to Oxford, […]

Runners take first league meet by storm

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com ORION TOWNSHIP — Clarkston Cross Country teams finished at the top in the first OAA Jamboree at Lake Orion High School, Sept. 11. The boys varsity team finished in first place with 35 points. The Wolves had seven runners place in the top 20 with senior Cayden DeGrendel […]