18 Wolves take talent to next level

Eighteen Clarkston athletes penned their name to the next chapter in their lives in front of friends and family as they signed their letters of intent, May 23. Congratulations to this spring’s signees: Shaquielle Blevins, football and track, Concordia University; Nick Bowman, lacrosse, Albion College; Kelsey Catania, cross country and track, Lawrence Technological University; Logan […]

Gridiron heroes season to start at Big House

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The season opener for the gridiron heroes is set as they travel to the University of Michigan for Battle of the Big House, Aug. 25-27. Co-hosts Clarkston and Lapeer take on each other on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. as one of the seven games during the event. […]

Seniors lead in double win

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The Lady Wolves ended the week with a doubleheader win against Rochester last Friday night as Clarkston honored their seniors. “It was a nice day and a sad day,” said Clarkston Varsity Softball Head Coach Don Peters. “They have been together and with me for 3-4 years.” The […]

Double win

Hitters took the lead during the top of the first inning last Wednesday against Oxford with four runs on their way to a 8-4 victory. Clarkston Varsity Baseball team continued to hold onto the lead through the next three innings with their pitching and fielding. Jack Muhleck hit a double during the fourth inning to […]

Two more wins into post season

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves added two more wins to the season as they get ready for the post-season beginning next week. “They are playing well,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Brian Kaminskas. “We are starting to come together. They fought hard and did a nice job.” The boys […]

Fife to retire

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer It will be the end of an era for Clarkston school athletics after Dan Fife retires as athletic director this year. “It is the right time for me,” said Fife, who will finish his 22 years as Clarkston Community Schools athletics’ chief this fall, on September 30. He […]

Wolves rule the track against OAA foes

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 […]

Special meeting on expansion bids

An expanded city hall and DPW garage may be on order next week after a special meeting on Monday. Bids are due this week on the three-bay, 2,000-square-foot addition to the north side of city hall in Depot Park. The project is estimated at $335,785, about $440,000 with interest. City Council voted unanimously at its […]

Hitters shine in tournament

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves dominated the field on Saturday as they went 3-0 to win the Nathan Manuel Memorial tournament. “It was a great week,” said Phil Price, head coach for Clarkston Varsity Baseball. The boys opened the day with a 6-1 win over Our Lady of Lakes. Zach Scott, […]

Felony charge for combative biker

Felony charge for combative biker

Two state troopers restrain the suspect on Washington Street. Photos by Phil Custodio   A 32-year-old Springfield Township man faces a felony charge of resisting arrest, assault, and obstructing police after a low-speed chase through Clarkston, April 27. The bicyclist was charged after elbowing a Michigan State Police officer in the head during a traffic […]