BY ED DAVIS Clarkston News Sports Writer Nick Riegel didn’t think he’d make it to the Michigan state swimming finals as a freestyle swimmer, but his coach Kenwyn Chock knew better. Riegel is a fourth year swimmer and senior captain, who Chock said leads quietly and by example. He made Clarkston school history this year […]
A lifelong Clarkston area resident, Mollie Lynch remembers when her mother took her and her siblings to get their first library cards. ‘I still have mine,? she said. ‘I remembered my number, it was 1287. I always liked libraries.? The current library director has strong local roots and good memories. ‘It was a great childhood,? […]
‘Wanna buy some cookies?? The above phrase will be heard all throughout the Clarkston area as troops with the Fairwinds Council prepare for a month of cookie shops at local businesses. Strategy. Perseverance. Determination. A really big smile. It’s a lot harder to sell a box of cookies than you might think. ‘This is our […]
The Lighthouse in Clarkston got a pleasant surprise last week when an anonymous donator provided $1,000 worth of groceries. ‘It was the best surprise,? Lighthouse employee Lisa Mujica said. ‘We usually know when things are coming so this was a fantastic surprise. We were completely out of cereal so it is good to have some.? […]
On Feb. 24, Davisburg Elementary School brought in spinal specialist, Dr. Becky Simmons from Lifepointe Chiropractic Center of Clarkston, to teach the children about backpack safety issues. The kids had a lot of fun and learned why they need to prevent injuries and how to use their pack correctly. They also learned improper backpack use […]
For the second straight year, the Cranbrook-Kingswood hockey team ended a stellar Brandon hockey season in the state quarterfinals. The Cranes? Chase Langlais scored two goals and two assists as Cranbrook-Kingswood earned a 7-1 win against the Blackhawks March 10 at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. The Cranes (19-7-2) took on the winner of the Grosse […]
‘Baseball Registration is Underway for Players and Coaches!: Boys Baseball and Girls Softball registration is now taking place. Practices begin in May and games are in June and July. All brackets are based on age as of Aug. 1, 2004. The deadline for coach and player registration is Wednesday, March 31, 2004. No ride-sharing requests […]
The Brandon basketball team was within striking distance of Lapeer East in the opening round of district action March 8. However, the Eagles pulled away in the third quarter and went on to defeat the visiting Blackhawks 52-44, ending Brandon’s season at 7-14. Lapeer East (13-8) jumped out to a 15-9 lead after the first […]
The Goodrich volleyball team’s season ended at the hands of eventual district champion Linden. After defeating Flint Southwestern Academy in three games, 13-15, 15-8, 15-5, the Martians lost to Linden 9-15, 15-12, 10-15 in the district semifinals March 6 at Goodrich. ‘It was a good performance by the team,? Goodrich coach Richard Sirna said. ‘Everyone […]
The Brandon basketball team was within striking distance of Lapeer East in the opening round of district action March 8. However, the Eagles pulled away in the third quarter and went on to defeat the visiting Blackhawks 52-44, ending Brandon’s season at 7-14. Lapeer East (13-8) jumped out to a 15-9 lead after the first […]