Jake Hodges, a Clarkston High School junior, was named as a 2016 Brine National High School All-American. He was also selected to represent Michigan at the Brine National Lacrosse Classic held in Richmond, Virginia from July 19-22. Sheldon Bourdeau and Quinn Dobrezelewski, his teammates from the Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse, will be joining him. “He […]
BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Senior Keaton Mitchell scored two goals within a span of eight seconds to help the Wolves take control of the second half against Troy in the MHSAA Regional Quarterfinal, 8-3. “It was well played by both sides,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Kaminskas. “We fought […]
The Wolves won the MHSAA District Championship by five strokes last Wednesday at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Oakland Township. The Clarkston Varsity Golf team shot a 315 for the victory and the opportunity to advance to the regional meet Junior Brady Dice led the team with a 77. Junior Noah Sampson shot a 78; […]
A couple weeks ago, the old bell at Brady Lodge, located in Bay Court Park off Andersonville Road, was hung once again in the tower. “Structurally there was some rotting wood and missing support pieces,” Independence Township Treasurer Paul Brown said. “A bad storm could have blown that thing right off and killed somebody.” The […]
BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer Freshmen runners topped other teams around the state last Friday at Saline’s Golden Triangle Invitational. “A highlight right off the bat was our freshman milers,” said Kevin Breen, head coach for the Clarkston Girls and Boys Track and Field teams. “Saline had a special freshman mile which has […]
In honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday the People Poll question this week is “What’s the best advice your mother ever gave you?” While asking this question it got me thinking about my own mother and just what a special lady she is to not only me but to our family. I have to be […]
Every third Monday of the month, adults with disabilities from throughout northern Oakland County come to Clarkston to express themselves through art. Picasso’s Grapevine hosts the Club Create Clarkston at its 12 South Main Street studio. Founders of the club include Leanna Haun, owner of Picasso’s Grapevine; Robert and Sue White, Parent Alliance Of Metro […]
Eighth grade students in teacher Allie Browe’s English Language Arts classes at Clarkston Junior High School are writing activism articles in their argument writing unit, and we’re publishing some of their top articles. This week, Abbe Campbell writes about school dress codes. Girls across America are being made to feel like their bodies are inappropriate, […]