There is an old saying, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” That certainly applies to me with regard to the advancements in technology in the past five to ten years. When things like the Internet, cell phones and digital/satellite television came along, I didn’t understand what all the fuss was about. Now, it’s hard […]
A member of the Ronk family has been contributing to the quality of life in Independence Township for quite some time now. Elizabeth Ronk worked in the township’s post office from 1933-1970, including a stint as postmistress, and Frank “Tink” Ronk was the first full-time fire chief in township history as well as township supervisor. […]
After Clarkston junior wrestler Tony LaJoie captured the Division 1 state wrestling championship at 125 lbs., one thing ran through his mind. “Everything I’ve always worked for and set my goals for, I finally achieved,” he said. LaJoie became the second Clarkston wrestler in as many years to win a state championship, defeating Livonia Churchill […]
The Clarkston hockey team rode their winning ways all the way to the state finals. However, perennial state champion Detroit Catholic Central ended Clarkston’s dream of a state championship with a 4-0 win against the Wolves March 8 at the Compuware Ice Arena in Plymouth. The Shamrocks claimed their record fifth straight state championship, while […]
The tradition continues for the Clarkston basketball team. Junior forward Chris Johnston scored 18 points and sophomore guard Robbie Clark added 16 as the Wolves defeated neighboring Brandon 52-38 in the district final March 8 at Oxford, capturing their tenth straight district championship. The Wolves (15-8) advanced to the final the night before with a […]
After 29 years, the volleyball coaching career of Gordie Richardson has come to a close. The Clarkston volleyball team, which had been peaking in the second half of the season, never could get untracked against Mason in regional action March 8 at Lansing Eastern, losing to the Bulldogs 15-11, 15-5. The loss ended Clarkston’s season […]
I don’t know what cliche would be appropriate for a farewell column, so I guess I won’t use any. After nearly three years working at The Clarkston News, I am now working for The Citizen, another newspaper within Sherman Publications which is based in Ortonville and covers Ortonville, Brandon Township and Goodrich. This move comes […]
The second time was the charm for the Springfield Township Memorial Garden proposal. The township board, at its March 13 meeting, approved the plan for the garden. “We agreed to a few slight modifications, but we agreed it was a good plan and we should move forward,” Clerk Nancy Strole said. Sally Elminger of Carlisle/Wortman […]
BRANDON- Jason Katt has left the Brandon football program without coaching a game for the Blackhawks. The move comes only a week after Katt, formerly the defensive coordinator at Lowell (Mich.) High School, was hired to replace the retired Jim Watkins as the Blackhawks’ head varsity football coach. According to Brandon Athletic Director Larry Lamphere, […]
Like the entire nation, Brandon senior baseball player Nick Emery is keeping tabs on the war with Iraq. While the upcoming sports season gives Emery and the rest of those students playing spring sports in Brandon and Goodrich something to focus on, their thoughts are never far from their fellow citizens serving their country. “We […]