I am not a knitter. I am not a gardener. Those hobbies were never for me. Writing. Drawing. Photography. Scrapbooking and picking out eye-catching patterned paper now you are talking. Those are the hobbies which soothe my soul, help recharge the batteries. And, being a scrapbooker has really paid off being a shutterbug, a mamarazzi […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Clarkston Cinema closed: The movie “Stigmata” had been on the marquee for about two months and was a sign Clarkston Cinema had closed. The 266-seat theater, located at 6808 Dixie Highway, was housed in the same building which included Boardwalk Inc. Real Estate. Larry Sefa, […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com HOLLY — The Wolves defeated Lake Orion for the second time of the season to claim the MHSAA Division 1 Volleyball District 26 Championship last Thursday at Holly High School. Clarkston swept the Dragons 3-0. “Any post-season win is amazing,” said Clarkston Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Ali Smith. […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com ROCHESTER HILLS — Clarkston Varsity Football wrapped the season in a 41-0 loss to Rochester Adams in the MHSAA Division 1 Football District 4 Final last Friday. The Highlanders jumped to a 21-0 lead within a four minute span during the first quarter. “Credit to them, those guys […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 A grand opening: A festive atmosphere surrounded the opening of Independence Elementary School on Monday morning. After greeting the crowd, Principal Chris Turner led a countdown, a ceremonial cutting of the strings to three balloons, then opened the doors. Within minutes, the 544 students were […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — It’s an important night for the acting troupe at Theatre Baroque for a one-time matinee. But the show has hit a snag – the infamous Burton Cavendish suddenly dies before the premiere of “Don Juan in Cleveland.” The Clarkston Junior High School Drama Club bring […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Wolves ran towards the Jungle, the student fan section, holding up the Clarkston/Lake Orion Football trophy after avenging their previous loss to the Dragons with a 34-16 win in the district semifinal last Friday. “We know what the rivalry is about, and anytime you […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com HOLLY — Clarkston Varsity Volleyball begins their post-season journey this week as they play in the district playoffs at Holly High School. The Wolves finished the regular season as OAA Red champions after going undefeated in the league, 8-0, with the last win in the league over Stoney […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Girls Swim and Dive team is preparing for the OAA Blue League meet this week. “We have some tough competition going into the meet,” said Melissa Hesse, head coach. “We have Rochester and Troy who are really tough. Our closest competition will be […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Clarkston voters re-elect incumbents: The incumbents were victorious in the Clarkston city council election. City manager Art Pappas said 127 of the city’s 927 registered voters went to the polls to cast their votes for four candidates for three two-year terms and one-year term. Voters […]