Clarkston High Drama Club participates in Michigan Thespian Festival

Forty-four members of the Clarkston High School Drama Club Troupe 803 attended the Michigan Thespian Festival in Lansing, the weekend of December 8.They participated in workshops, networked with universities and theatre professionals, watched productions, and met other theatre students from all over Michigan during the festival.Graduating seniors Alex Gianakos, Francesca Catella and Jilliana Lehman received […]

A Look Back for January 3, 2024

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999Fire and ice: A late night fire wiped out three apartments in a house on Pine Knob Lane on Saturday leaving 18 Independence Township residents homeless. Township firefighters received a call at 11:05 p.m. and arrived two minutes later, from Fire Station No. 3, to find […]

Icers take two giant steps in OAA

By Jack LeechSpecial to The Clarkston NewsThe Clarkson Varsity Hockey team took a couple of moves forward by dropping two big rivals in the Oakland Activities Red Division, dominating Stoney Creek and Lake Orion in back-to-back contests.The Wolves faced off with Stoney Creek and emerged with a decisive 9-2 victory, Dec. 21. With just a […]

A Look Back for December 27, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Scan the globe for a friend: Nan and daughter, Hope Rodgers, spent time at Independence Township Library looking over the globe. They were searching for the city of Prague in the former Soviet state of Czechoslovakia where a friend was spending the Christmas holiday.Happy New Year!: […]

Year in Review 2023, Part 1

Year in Review 2023, Part 1

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Staff Writer As we turn the calendar to 2024, we take a look back at some the top stories from the first four months of 2023 from the pages of The Clarkston News.January 11Dellinger kicks off 2023 at MSU: Cole Dellinger, a 2023 Clarkston High School graduate, finished his high school […]

Wendi’s Word: Making those lists, checking them twice

I love this time of year.I know there is a lot of hustle and bustle, making and conquering lists and activities filling up calendars.But, it’s the lights. I love the lights. This year it seems like there are so many more homes and businesses in the holiday spirit and decorated with lights.I will start with […]

A Look Back for December 20, 2023

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998Clarkston angels shine bright: A few generous hearts brought a little bit of holiday to a stranded motorist in Clarkston. Dr. Bill Dickey was heading northbound on I-75 near the M-15 exit when he noticed a woman struggling to change a tire on the side of […]

Clarkston victorious in home opener

By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball hosted their home opener last Friday with a 51-48 win over Howell.“Overall I am thrilled,” said Aaron Goodnough, head coach. “Our defense is really getting to be where we want it to be. We have gone against tough teams who forced us […]

Wolfpack update: Swim and dive team bests Ferndale, boys basketball splits wee

FERNDALE — The Clarkston Boys Swim and Dive team won their meet against Ferndale on December 12, 121-51.Wolves scoring points in the individual events were: in the 50-yard freestyle event, Nathan Feret in second place in the time of 23.98; Craig Popiolek, third, 26.51; Ryan Kornas, fourth, 30.16; 100-yard butterfly, Edward Zarzycki, first, 1:08.80; Zac […]

Two state-ranked teams fall to Clarkston hockey

By Jack LeechSpecial to the Clarkston News FRASER — The Clarkston Varsity Hockey team battled a fast moving team in their 2-1 win over De La Salle at the Big Boy Arena last Saturday night.In the first period, the Wolves netted the first goal, when Kyle Lynch on passes from Logan Golub and Trey Damian.The Wolves […]

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