The Clarkston volleyball team dropped a contest to Lahser 16-14, 5-15, 9-15. The two teams are now tied for first place with 8-2 records. Stephanie Parkin had 12 kills for the Wolves while Colby Gardner added 30 assists. Clarkston rallied from a 14-10 deficit to win the first game, but they could not sustain the […]
I like to think of myself as a fairly opened-minded individual. While I have my beliefs I enjoy hearing the other side of the argument. I would much rather engage in a good debate than have somebody agree with everything I say. However, when individuals attempt to stretch the truth or play with words in […]
Independence Animal Hospital in Clarkston is holding the Paws for Jaws Smiling Pet Photo contest. A winner will be chosen in each of four categories including dogs, cats, rabbits and pocket pets (guinea pigs, mice, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters and rats.) Each winning pet owner will get dinner for two at Castello Di Bologna and winning […]
BY KYLE GARGARO Clarkston News Editor North Oakland County fire departments, including Independence Township, have formed an interagency cooperation called the North Oakland County Mutual Aid. ‘In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedies call for a more regionalized approach to incidents such as hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, technician rescue, etc., resonated […]
With a thunderous dunk at the buzzer, Clarkston’s Chris Johnston entertained the CHS faithful and capped a 62-50 win against Pontiac Northern. ‘We have not dunked much in my 22 years here,? Clarkston coach Dan Fife said. ‘This is the second time for Johnston and Dane did it once, but before that you need to […]
The Clarkston swim team could not keep up with Lake Orion last week. The Wolves dropped the contest 124-62. Those placing for Clarkston included: 200 yard medley relay: second place, CHS (Nick Riegel, Matt Inch, Keith Voorhei, John Wilson), 1:57.19; 200 yard freestyle, second place, Andrew Riegel, 1:54.79; 50 yard freestyle, third place, Josh Badgerow, […]
Clarkston High School hockey player Adam Peters has one last chance to win a state championship and he fully intends to capture the title. The Wolves advanced to the state finals last year before falling short against Detroit Catholic Central. ‘I really want to win the ring,? Peters said. ‘It was such an amazing feeling […]
After much discussion, the Independence Township Parks and Recreation Department has their five year master plan. The document was presented and approved by the Independence Township Board of Trustees last week. ‘This puts the road map ahead of us,? Trustee Dan Travis said. ‘It also represents our ability to meet the expectations of all ages […]
They told me my life would change. This was last year as I was preparing to get married. After the initial congratulations, there would be a smirk followed by the above comment. (That of course was the people that did not make cracks like ‘Marriage is a wonderful institution. But who wants to live in […]
Playing their third game in four nights, the Clarkston basketball team fought off fatigue while beating Southfield 67-52 Friday night. ‘We are happy to get the win,? CHS coach Dan Fife said. ‘The kids were dead exhausted at the end of the game.? The Wolves led the entire game after scoring the first four points […]