This labor day is the 65th time the Clarkston Rotary’s parade rolls down Main Street. The theme of this year’s grand affair is ‘Community Service: A Labor of Love.? ‘We are representing Clarkston. So many groups act and so many people volunteer their time in this area,? said Joel DeLong, chairperson of the Clarkston Labor […]
In what grammar school students might consider poetic justice, the Clarkston schools received their Annual Year Progress report card from the Michigan Department of Education on Aug. 19. While the Clarkston schools will still get desert, there are areas for improvement. On the whole, the district met or exceeded the AYP standards in the elementary, […]
After opening the season with a volley of tournaments and dual matches, the Clarkston varsity tennis team is beginning to take shape. After one week of play, the Wolves stand at 1-0-1 on the year and two second place finishes at invites. ‘We’ve only had two practices so far this season. It will be nice […]
To help prepare police, fire and emergency services to control the aftermath of a terrorist attack featuring mass casualties, Clarkston High School became an ultra-realistic training ground on Aug. 24. Police, fire and emergency agencies from around Oakland County, including Independence Township, participated in the training exercise. ‘Our overall strategy is to strengthen the capabilities […]
During the first full summer for the Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park, lessons were learned, successes had and many children soaked to their heart’s content. ‘It’s been a great year. People have been coming from all over the place,? said Kevin Breen, aquatics director for Independence Township Parks and Recreation. According to Kelly Hyer, recreation […]
Leaving the field after a 17-0 opening night loss Clarkston knew what being outplayed by an Adams team that played with a chip on its shoulder, felt like. ‘We didn’t play good football all the way around,? said Clarkston Coach Kurt Richardson. The Wolves anemic offense managed 167 total yards and gained only seven first […]
Clarkston swimming coach Kenwyn Chock did not have to wait very long for confirmation that this year’s girls team is the best in school history. In the first meet of the season against Grand Blanc on Aug. 29, in the first event, and even from the first lane of the pool, the 200 medley relay […]
Down by three entering the fourth quarter of their season opening contest at Grand Blanc, the Clarkston varsity girls basketball team could not overcome their hosts, losing 50-39 on Aug. 29. ‘We were fighting and clawing back the whole fourth quarter,? said first year Clarkston Coach Tim Wasilk. Senior guard Melissa Martinez led the Wolves […]
After an appearance at the East Lansing tournament on Aug. 27 that had Clarkston varsity soccer coach likening his team to Jekyl and Hyde, the Wolves? palatable side was on display on Aug. 29 in a 2-0 win over Grand Blanc. The win, which evened Clarkston’s record at 2-2-0, held special significance to some on […]
The difference between first and second place was four strokes at the first OAA Division I tournament on Aug. 26. Unfortunately for Clarkston, the Wolves left looking up at the end of the day; shooting 297 to Rochester Adams? 293. ‘I’m not convinced that on any given day we can’t beat (Adams). Our teams are […]