Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for those of all ages who have recently lost a loved one will meet, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13. Topic is ‘Coping Strategies.? The meeting, led by Emily Trahan, bereavement counselor for Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, will be at Carriage House in Clintonwood Park, Clarkston Road. […]
Springfield Township hosts Adventures of Babysitting workshop, with hands-on activities and discussions, 7-8:45 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at the township Civic Center, upper level conference room, 12000 Davisburg Road. Topics include taking care of infants and children; growth and development; emergency situations; and safety precautions. A certificate is presented upon completion. Participants, ages 8-14, must […]
Baylee Tweed wears her Wolf hat as she watches the Clarkston Varsity Football team last Friday from Blaine Tweed’s shoulders. The Wolves beat West Bloomfield, 41-18. Photo by Wendi Reardon
The Wolves have faced tough teams the first few weeks of the season and seniors Jared D’Autremont, Mitch McCord and Jack O’Rilley have helped out in each challenge. ‘They are our senior anchors in defense,? said Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Curtis Payment. ‘Brother Rice pushed us to our limits,? said McCord about one of […]
Clarkston Everest Collegiate Varsity soccer team defeated two teams last week. They opened with a 4-2 win over Allen Park Cabrini in a battle of Catholic League foes, September 5. Cabrini led 1-0 at halftime after a goal from Junior Nico Gonzalez. Cabrini added to their lead seventy seconds into the second half with another […]
Dear Editor, The Clarkston Area Youth Assistance would like to give the staff and members of the Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union a huge thank you as they continue their tradition of providing Christmas for CAYA children. With the shaky economy, I was uncertain if all of the nametags would be taken from the Christmas […]
Dear Editor, In 1980, David Rockefeller was the speaker at the Detroit Institute of Arts? corporate luncheon. During a telephone conversation, I mentioned he would be speaking in the museum’s Rivera Court. ‘Where,? he questioned? I knew he could take a bit of ribbing, so I said, ‘you remember Diego Rivera? He did a mural […]
Runners competed in the West Bloomfield/Brother Rice Invitational at Kensington Metropark on Saturday. Grant Henley led the Clarkston Boys Cross Country team in Division 1, finishing in the top 15 in the 14th spot in 17:30. The team finished in 12th place with 240 points. Ann Arbor Pioneer finished in first place with 71 points. […]
15 years ago ? 1994 ‘Teens go on binge of destruction? Five teens allegedly caused damage at 11 homes in Springfield Township. The boys, ranging from 14-18, told police they damaged mailboxes, cars, homes, and trash cans. ‘A newborn for the new year? The Berdan family of Independence Township welcomed their newest addition, Jessica Lynn, […]
Bomb-sniffing dog Yeager and his handler, Deputy Sherry Locher, graduated from Oakland Police Academy’s K-9 School this past November, and are now part of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. They join a 15-dog K-9 unit, trained in bomb detection, handler protection, and tracking lost or missing people. Photo submitted