Fun in the sun at Clear Lake

Clear Lake Elementary School students were roaring to go after the rain had delayed their annual Field Day to Friday afternoon. They stayed busy with jump-roping, throwing footballs, running, hula-hooping, and having fun. During each event the students had the same expression on their faces – a smile. They cooled down with a popsicle and […]

Girls in Pink hit field to fight cancer

The Lady Wolves proudly presented a $1,000 check to McLaren on June 6 after raising the money during the Clarkston Varsity Softball’s Third Annual Girls in Pink Classic. “It’s a great thing and a great opportunity for us to give back to the community,” said Mackenzie King, finishing her final year with the team. “It […]

Six players end season named All-District

The rain slowly fell from the clouds onto the home field as the girls varsity softball team wrapped their final game for the season. The Lady Wildcats lost to Lake Orion during the district playoffs, 3-0. The Dragons had one run in when they loaded the bases during the fourth inning, but Corinne Luxton pitched […]

Big steps lead Booters to season ender

Senior Brianna Pastewski pulled back her leg for the penalty kick. Her leg came down and her foot connected with the ball, sending it to the top of Lapeer East’s net and out of reach of the goalie’s stretched fingers. The ball landed in the back of the net for Oxford’s lone goal in the […]

Hearts broken as Dragons finish Cats season

Coach Jeff Willis’s final words summed the closing game and the season for the boys varsity baseball team. ‘We’re a young team,? said Willis. ‘It was basically a learning experience.? The final lesson was on Saturday as the boys hosted rivals Lake Orion Dragons in the semi-final district playoff game. Sophomore Keith Paslean struck out […]

Hats off to grads

It seems to get harder every year seeing the seniors leave to embark on their newest journey. You were just starting sixth grade beginning your venture at the middle school when I started at The Clarkston News. It seemed to quick as I watched all of you collect your graduation caps and gowns on your […]

‘Never gave up’ season

Hitters finished their season in the Final Four at McLane Stadium at Michigan State University last Thursday. They lost the MHSAA Division 1 Baseball State Championship Semifinals with a 6-1 loss against Bay City Western, the defending champion, who ended up winning the crown with a 6-2 win over Grosse Pointe South. Both teams finished […]

Steward strong

Seven innings and five strikeouts later, David Steward had helped the Clarkston Varsity Baseball team win the MHSAA Division 1 Quarterfinals against Brighton, 4-1, on June 10. ‘When David competes on the mound he is awfully tough to beat,? said Phil Price, head coach. ‘He is a power hitter. He is an outstanding baseball player.? […]

Business owners discuss assets, worries

The mission from last week’s Oxford Town Meeting was understood ? to get all of the businesses to communicate. Madonna Van Fossen explained at the beginning of the meeting one of the reasons for the meeting was for everyone to get to know each other to open the lines of communication. Van Fossen, executive director […]

Splashpad coming together

The mounds of dirt at Seymour Lake Township Park have been replaced with a cement floor and water fixtures as the K.L.R Splashpad continues to come together. Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Director Ron Davis was on the site last Friday as the water fixtures were pieced together and fastened into the ground. ‘It’s exciting,? […]