Sprinters show speed in first meet of spring season

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Girls and Boys Track teams ran, jumped and threw their way into the spring season as they competed against OAA Red foe Rochester Adams last Wednesday. “They did really well,” said Kevin Breen, head coach. “We knew it was going to be a tough meet especially […]

Off to state championship at Michigan International Speedway

By Wendi Reardon Price Clarkston News Sports Writer  Waterford — The Wolves ruled the MHSAA Division 1 Region 8 meet at Hess Hathaway Park last Saturday with the boys and girls teams qualifying for the state championship. The Clarkston Boys Varsity Cross Country team finished in first place out of 17 teams with 52 points. […]

To the fair

Animals, shows, rides, foods, exhibits and more, the Oakland County Fair had something for everyone during its run, July 8 through July 17 at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg. For information on other events, visit oakfair.org or OaklandCountyParks.com. Also, follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Mountaineers take home district title

Clarkston Everest Collegiate Girls Basketball won the district championship at home on Friday. They defeated Auburn Hills Oakland Christian in the Division 4 District 126 championship, 50-38, with Celeste James leading with 16 points. Addyson Bautel had ten points. They won the semifinal game against Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes, 56-28. They competed in […]

Local resident creates short-term solution for medical debt

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer With racial injustices on the top of people’s minds in the past month, Greg Martin found a way to help relieve injustices with paying off medical debt. Martin, a former Clarkston resident and one of the key speakers at Clarkston Community Church, started the fundraiser Detroit Medical […]

Spray park, beach now open in town

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer The water turned on at the Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park last Thursday and the kids were more than ready to run through the water. The spray park at Clintonwood Park, located 6000 Clarkston Road, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $2 […]

Wendi Word’s: Salute to seniors

Congratulations Class of 2020! You made it! Not just through your 12-plus years to graduation, but you made it through the crazy last few months. When you began your senior year, you weren’t thinking about how the year was going to be cut short. You were just looking forward to the last year and making […]

Wint’s Healing Hearts for May

Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group has been cancelled for the month of May due to public health concerns. Scheduling for future dates will be updated on the Wint Funeral Home website:  www.wintfuneralhome/aftercare as information becomes available. Any questions or to be on the invitation list, call the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home […]

Quarantine strands resident in Peru

Quarantine strands resident in Peru

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Michelle Phaup planned to return home to Clarkston from her winter getaway in Lima, Peru, on March 17. A national quarantine due to COVID-19 thwarted that idea. “I was in shock,” said Phaup, who has been there since Feb. 10. “I was surprised there would be that […]

Back in business after break

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer It was a great holiday break for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team as they posted wins and personal accomplishments. The Wolves most recent win was over Carman Ainsworth in the Gotta Get It Hoops Classic at Grand Blanc on Saturday, 65-56. A highlight during the game […]