Top finishes in OAA league championship

Clarkston Girls Track and Field finished in second place in the OAA Red White Championships last Friday with 73 points. Senior Jurney Harris in the 100-meter dash, sophomore Carsey Collins in the high jump and the 400-meter relay team finished as league champions. Finishing in the top eight places for the girls team in the […]

A Look Back for May 17, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Roberts to make millennium: Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent of Clarkston Community School since September 1996, would continue to be a familiar face as least through the year 2002. During their regular meeting, school board members unanimously approved the extension of his contract. Plane crashes near […]

Victory over Romeo in Game for Hope

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse continued their winning streak during Game for Hope on Saturday over Romeo, 19-6. “It’s a big night,” said Brian Kaminskas, head coach. “We play for all the reasons we really don’t talk about, about all the people in their lives. They did a […]

Wolves break personal records, win close league meet at Oxford

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer  Oxford — Both Clarkston Track and Field teams won their last OAA Red League dual meets against Oxford on May 3, 66-62. “Oxford is obviously a tough team,” said Kevin Breen, head coach. “The score was really tight. Both teams made some consolations with where they put […]

Powered by determination, rubber ducks

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Girls Varsity Lacrosse took down the West Bloomfield Lakers for their first win of the season on May 1, 7-5. “It was very exciting,” said Melanie Alnaraie, head coach. “The girls deserved it. They have worked really hard for it. They wanted it and they showed […]

A Look Back for May 10, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 SCAMP walkers net nearly $20,000: Sunday turned out to be a wonderful day to take a walk, bike or run for SCAMP. North Oakland SCAMP Funding Corporation Executive Director Geri Batts shared about 200 adults and children participated, and with pledges raised $13,800. An additional […]

Team RUSH wraps robotics season in Texas

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Team RUSH 27 didn’t finish the 2023 robotics season as they had hoped during the FIRST World Championship, but Clarkston students enjoyed the opportunity in Houston, Texas, April 18-22. The team finished in the semifinals of the Archimedes Division going 4-8 during the competition. Junior Luke Jeung […]

A Look Back for May 3, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Voters asked to approve $6 million for safety paths: For the upcoming August primary, Independence Township voters would be asked to consider renewals of both library and safety path taxes. The Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a renewal of the library millage, 7-0, during […]

Recognizing Clarkston youth

Recognizing Clarkston youth

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston Area Youth Assistance honored 70 students during its Youth Recognition Ceremony and Dessert Reception at Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center, April 26. “Each of us is better because of who you are and what you bring to the community,” said Staci Puzio, keynote speaker […]

Lacrosse wins league, ready for Romeo in Game for Hope

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves wrapped last week fulfilling their first goal of the season – winning the OAA Red for the third consecutive year. Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse clinched winning the league title with a 22-2 win over Bloomfield Hills last Thursday. “It allowed us to have a clean […]

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