Fresh faces swing into action

The faces may have changed, but the goal remains the same ? to qualify for the state finals. The girls varsity golf team lost five seniors last year, but have five juniors returning. ‘We’re really young, no seniors,? said Girls Varsity Golf Coach Larry Sherrill. ‘We’re just trying to get better with every practice.? Jessica […]

Kickers sweep the week

Kevin Pinkos picked up the soccer ball, twirled it between both of his hands and set it back on to the field. He took his position and aimed for the net in Clarkston’s free kick opportunity in the last half of the game against Rochester. The ball went into the net and the Wolves added […]

Bear brings understanding to children of divorce

Every year, more than a million children in the United States must deal with a divided home when their parents divorce or separate. B.B. the Bear and his book, “You and Me Make Three,” help children faced with that situation. Clarkston resident Edna Cucksey Stephens was approached to publish the book, written by Wendy Lokken […]

Tune as old as time

Deep down in the Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center a beast is under a curse and an out-of-place bookworm is the only one to look inside and change his life. All will come alive as the high school’s drama club presents “Beauty and the Beast” from Feb. 14-17. “We wanted to choose a show […]

Red Tail in town

History came alive for Clarkston High School students when Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Jefferson visited on Jan. 22 to share his experiences in World War II. Jefferson flew 19 missions as a Tuskagee airman, a “Red Tail” fighter pilot in the war. He received many awards over the years including the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

I blame winter. I blame Mother Nature’s fickled moods the last few weeks. Though now I have said it and it is in print, she will bring down her wrath. I am blaming winter for my occasional cravings as I continue being a good girl and keeping fats and sugars away as I am now […]

Controlling OAA Red

Lady Cagers took the sting out of the Avondale Yellowjackets with a 55-43 win last Friday. “It was a good road win for us,” said Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Tim Wasilk. “Avondale is a tough place to play. They are a much improved team.” The Lady Wolves led at the end of the first […]

Wolves ice Dragons

Junior forward Garrett Polish sealed the deal for the Wolves on Saturday as they faced their rivals Lake Orion. He scored a pair of goals in the third period to help the team win the game, 5-3. The Wolves opened the game with a power play goal from senior forward Joe Smith, less than two […]

Wolves capture wins on foes

When it is the last home meet as a senior, you want to go out with a bang and the Wolves did just that last Wednesday, taking down not one but two OAA Red opponents – Rochester and Oxford “Our seniors wrestled great,” said Clarkston Varsity Wrestling Coach Derek Moscovic. “It’s always a lot of […]

Wolves post two road wins

Cagers knocked North Farmington out the first place spot in the OAA Red last Friday with a 50-31 win. “It is always a challenge in our league especially North Farmington – they play hard,” said Dan Fife, long-time head coach for the Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team, heading into the game. Before they went into […]