Jonathan Geoffrey Lloyd, 31, of Pontiac was arraigned, March 28, on intimidation and computer-use-for-harassment charges. An Independence Township couple called police after noticing the suspect pacing back and forth in their backyard, 4:30 p.m., March 26. When they saw him, the lady of the house asked why he was there, and he shouted back her […]
From left are Clarkston Area Optimist Club Oratorical Contest winners Jillian Haas, Heather Burrum, Olivia Maday, Alexander Gavulic, Nathan Dimmer, and Austin Burrum. Photo by Phil Custodio Clarkston Area Optimists Club honored the winners of its 2017 Oratorical Contest with awards and breakfast at their March 22 meeting. Winning awards for their speeches about the […]
Wayne Beutler and his Troop 71476 from Andersonville Elementary hosted the third annual Clarkston Area Girl Scout Pinewood Derby race, March 25 at St. Trinity Lutheran Church. In building their cars, scouts learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills. Trophies were awarded for the top three fastest in each level: Daisy, Brownie, and Junior/Cadette, […]
Eight Clarkston students are hard at work building a house in the Unity Park neighborhood in the City of Pontiac. “It feels amazing to have the opportunity to be on a real job site,” said Austin Beckman, 17, a student at Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest (OSTC NW) and Clarkston High School. “I’m very excited […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Dan Fife had a dream when he was playing for Clarkston Basketball – the state championship. His dream as well as the dream of countless players after him came true as the Wolves defeated Grand Rapids Christian in the the MHSAA Boys Basketball Class A State […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The city Parking Committee asked for an up or down vote on paid parking in city-owned lots at Monday’s City Council meeting, but the council took no action. “The committee is at a standstill,” said Rick Detkowski, member of the council and parking committee. “Further actions are dependent upon […]
A little over 50 years ago, on March 16, 1967, The Clarkston News ran a full page story featuring the high school career of one Dan Fife, #33. The article, written by Mel Vaara, came after Fife’s final basketball game as a senior, and after Clarkston High School retired his number. The Wolves did not […]
The Clarkston Wolves won their state championship, and the town is throwing a parade in their honor. It’ll start at Depot Park at about 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, marching up Holcomb, to Washington, to the alley behind The Clarkston News and Rudy’s buildings, and finishing back at the park. The event starts with […]
Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball wins the MHSAA Regional crown to move on to the Elite Eight, March 15. Photo by Larry Wright BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer It’s the battle of the OAA Red as the Wolves face West Bloomfield for the third time this season with the stage set at Michigan […]
Judge James M. Alexander rejected a motion to reconsider his ruling against the city in the 59 S. Main Street lawsuit. The judge filed the denial on March 16 in Oakland County Circuit Court, in the CBC Joint Venture vs. City Of The Village Of Clarkston case. His summary disposition ruling, which was filed on […]