NOVI — Clarkston Varsity Dance competed at the second annual Novi Pom Invitational at Novi High School, Jan. 13.The Wolves danced their way to gold in the varsity dance category.Coaches Kelsey Chewins, Emily Comos and Megan Bryer shared they are so proud of them and all the hard work they have put in all season.“They […]
HARBOR SPRINGS — Clarkston High School Ski teams finished last week at the Pioneer Invitational at Nub’s Nob, hosted by East Grand Rapids on Friday.The girls team won the meet finishing with a total of 54 points with 25 points from the Giant Slalom race and 29 from Slalom.Cameron Thomas led the Wolves in the […]
SOUTHFIELD — Clarkston Boys Bowling teams had victories over Southfield Arts & Technology last Thursday at Plum Hollow Lanes.The varsity team won, 29-1, and had 200-plus games from John Tippett and Daniel Blaine. The JV team defeated Southfield, 26-4. The girls varsity team lost 29-1.The girls team competed in the Oakland County Championship at Century […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999Prevention is the key to safety for new fire inspector: New Independence Township Fire Department Inspector Bill Thompson called himself “the arm of the public.” Out in the field, he periodically inspected existing and newly constructed commercial buildings in the township and City of Clarkston.Beating the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999City council finds humor in zoning ordinance draft: In its second look at a proposed zoning ordinance, the Clarkston City Council found things that just didn’t jive. At its regular meeting, the council plowed through several more chapters of the 25-section ordinance and had a little […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports Writer ANN ARBOR — It was a season fans and University of Michigan will not forget as the Wolverines finished with their third consecutive Big Ten title, won the Rose Bowl, and then won the College Football Playoff national championship by defeating Washington 34-13 on Jan. 8 at NRG […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Michelle Deych and Ryan Hu are getting ready for the 2024 U.S. Prevagan Figure Skating Championships in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 22-28.Deych, a Clarkston resident and a sophomore in Clarkston Community Schools’ Virtual Program, and Hu qualified in mid-November.“It’s really cool,” Deych said about qualifying, noting the […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Varsity Wrestling opened up the OAA Red league with two wins at home over Lake Orion and Rochester Adams last Wednesday, Jan. 10.“It was a good night,” said Brian Gibbs, head coach for the Wolves. “A good opening night in the OAA. We made a […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceClarkston News Sports WriterINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball opened 2024 with a 46-22 win over Birmingham Seaholm last Friday.“We knew we could lock them up in a good way defensively and really make them work for every basket,” said Aaron Goodnough, head coach. “They gave us exactly what we wanted […]
After the confetti finished falling and fans started clearing the stands, 2019 Clarkston High School graduate Joshua Luther was still celebrating the University of Michigan Wolverines winning the Rose Bowl against Alabama, 27-20, Jan. 1.Luther is currently a graduate student at Michigan. He is a three time Big 10 champion and a Rose Bowl champion […]