Everest learns need for speed

Clarkston Everest’s summer speed training camp returned in 2021. It was launched last year in cooperation with LL Speed as coaches Lance Long, Michael Pruchnicki, and Mark Weymouth worked to make faster, stronger athletes. Fourth through eighth-grade students participated in agility drills and strength drills, working hard for an hour and 15 minutes each Wednesday […]

Township resident pens book focusing on childhood inclusion

Township resident pens book focusing on childhood inclusion

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Donna Neumann, an Independence Township resident, has always written short stories but there was one story she always wanted to tell. Now she is telling it in “I Don’t Celebrate Anything,” a children’s book she wrote about Annie the Porcupine and her family who don’t celebrate holidays. […]

Wendi’s Word: Thursday adventure

My co-pilot was very specific as we took the day off and drove around last Thursday. I was on the lookout for garage sale signs and we did find quite a few subdivision sales – even two in Clarkston on the route we were taking. But again, my five-year-old co-pilot, Jonathan, was specific – if […]

A Look Back for July 21, 2021

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Speed on N. Main worries residents” The matter of speeding on residential North Main Street was being addressed along with worries about truck traffic because of a concerned resident Jerry Wilford’s letter to Mayor Sharron Catallo. “Cafe gets OK” The Clarkston Cafe made its final […]

Sink, float, win in annual race

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer It didn’t matter if their cardboard and duct tape boats tipped over, sunk or crossed the finish line – Clarkston High School students had smiles during the 14th Annual RUSH Regatta on Saturday. “It was a wonderful day,” said Kyle Hughes, Team RUSH 27 Robotics Director. “During […]

To the farm, to the farm

The community enjoyed Family Fun Day at Clarkston Family Farm on Saturday. The monthly event included hay rides, crafts, visiting farm animals and enjoying treats – Pita Way had free sandwiches, Bid Dog brought homemade salsa and chocolate milk from Cook’s Dairy Farm. The next Family Fun Day is Saturday, Aug. 28, 12-4 p.m. and […]

A Look Back for July 14, 2021

From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Voters to decide $52 M question” Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted during a special meeting to put all their eggs in one basket and address issues of overcrowding and educational equity in one ballot proposal for a single bond issue worth $52 million. […]

New coaches take the helm at Everest Collegiate

Everest Collegiate High School welcomed new coaches before the school year ended. The Mountaineers welcome Marisa Ciszewski as head varsity volleyball coach and Rich Cross as head varsity boys basketball coach. Ciszewski attended Notre Dame Prep High School where she played for Michigan High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame coach Betty Wroubel. Ciszewski helped […]

Robotics students return to racing in cardboard boats

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Students on Clarkston High School’s Team RUSH 27 Robotics team are ready to get back on the water as the annual Rush Regatta returns this Saturday, July 17. “It’s really exciting,” said senior Jordan Bailey about the event which hasn’t taken place since summer 2019 because of […]

Smiles from the midway

Many headed to the Oakland County Fair on Saturday to enjoy the many rides, games and food by Big Rock Amusements. The carnival is open on weekdays, 1-11 p.m. and on weekends, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Check oakfair.org for more information and for daily events.

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