BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Junior Paige Blevins is making an impact for the Lady Wolves with big saves and big hits. Within the first few weeks of the Clarkston Girls Varsity Softball games she hit ten home runs including three against Lake Orion in the Lady Wolves double header win, April […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “WWII veteran has 60-year wish fulfilled” Donald E. Steiner, a World War II veteran, accomplished one of his longtime goals and was presented with a high school diploma from the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education. He left school in 1942 to enlist in the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “CHS graduate home after stint overseas” Ryan Shaul, a 1999 graduate of Clarkston High School, returned home after spending six months in the Middle East, including Afghanistan, as a member of the United States Army and shared his experience including why he chose to go […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Property rezoned” Despite resident concerns the Springfield Township Board voted 6-1 for the go-ahead for property of 7701 Lavon, a residential property, on Dixie Highway near I-75 to be rezoned for commercial. “Clarkston Elementary celebrates life in the U.S.” Students at Clarkston Elementary participated in […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Independence votes against $2.6 million road project” The Independence Township Board decided against the paving of Eston and Indianwood but when ahead with the re-alignment of the Deerhill/Big Lake intersection. “Clarkston school crossing guards, always faithful” Violet Waid, a 73-year-old Clarkston resident, went for her […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Reflections winner recognized by superintendent” Clarkston Schools Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts made a surprise visit to congratulate fifth-grader Jessica Goyke for her in in the Reflections contest. “Clarkston City Council amends domestic violence law” As new state laws dealing with domestic violence took affect, the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Road realignment stirs emotions at board meeting” Some residents of Independence Township shared their frustration of the Board of Trustees’ handling of the Deerhill/Big Lake realignment issue due to the Apostolic Church of Christ and school being built in the area. “It’s all about the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Schools set $1.6 million dollar reduction plan” Uncertain about funding from the state, Clarkston Community Schools was going ahead with a $1.6 million reduction plan which would impact all district programs on an equal basis. “Clarkston man travels to Washington to raise awareness” Clarkston resident […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “State champion” Clint DeGain defeated Davison’s Chad Roush during his fifth time facing him. DeGain won the match 7-4, capturing the crown in the 160-pound weight class at the MHSAA Wrestling Individual State Finals. “Independence mulling $28 million in construction” The Independence Township Board of […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Local priest brings home Olympic size memories” Clarkston’s Monsignor Robert Humitz, pastor at St. Daniel’s Catholic Church, had a first hand Olympic experience was one of 30 chaplains to work the Winter Games in Salt Lake City. “Dancing brings rewarding challenge” Anne Underwood, a junior […]