Clarkston High School Track and Field athletes opened the season at Rochester Adams, April 15. Andrew Sesti led the pack as he finished in first place in the boys’ 3,200-meter run in the time of 10:03.71. Bryce Nowik finished in sixth place, 11:38.11; and Henry Poploski, seventh, 12:21.29. Landon Butcher topped the 200-meter dash for […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Gar Wilson worked 72 hours with no sleep during a bad winter one year plowing the streets. “That’s how dedicated he was to his community,” shared his wife, Shirley. It’s his dedication, work ethic and being a great friend those close to him will remember after the […]
It’s spring time! Big exclaimation mark. Huge! I am excited for garage sales. More specifically to hold a garage sale. There’s just…so…much stuff. It is definitely spring clean time. I was good at the beginning of 2021 – making a list of every area of the house for a checklist with the goal to go […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Train ignites dry fields” A fire along the Grand Trunk Western Railroad line in southern Independence Township and on into Springfield Township was probably caused by sparks flying from an overheated wheel. Independence Fire Chief Gar Wilson said the problem is not uncommon and has […]
Clarkston SCAMP Walk and Roll is back for 2021 and is held virtually the week of May 10-16. “We are excited to be able to offer the virtual event because we have not been able to fundraise due to COVID,” said Aimee Baker, executive director. “The reason we do the Walk and Roll is because […]
The Clarkston Varsity Baseball team opened the season going 1-1 against Walled Lake Northern on Saturday. “Overall I liked the way we competed and battled back after being down,” said Addison Turk, head coach. “As a coach, that’s all you can ask for.” They won their first game, 9-8. “We did a good job battling […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Within the first minute the Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse team opened their 2021 season with a statement – they were ready. Junior Evan McClorey scored the first goal against Plymouth 25 seconds into the game, last Wednesday, off an assist from senior Jack Gurn. McClorey scored again […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves finished a lap in the 3,200-meter relay race in their first track and field meet of the season last Thursday as lightning was spotted just west of the Clarkston High School stadium. The weather postponed the first meet against Rochester to a later date to […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer It wasn’t the result Clarkston kickers wanted in the 4-3 loss against Troy Athens last Thursday, but the Wolves showed they can compete. “It was an excellent performance,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach Damian Huffer. “Like I said to them, I thought for the effort […]
Jack Anderson, 2019 graduate of Clarkston High School, was selected as the University Athletic Association Hitter of the Week after helping to lead his team to wins in each of the three games he played in last weekend in March. Anderson is the sophomore catcher for Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He led […]