Christine Manzagol watched as her murder-mystery came to life on the stage. It was how she imagined it would be when she was writing the scenes. “It’s a dream come true,” said Manzagol. “Some parts are even better than I had seen it in my head.” The Clarkston teen’s script, “I Shan’t Sleep a Wink,” […]
The Wolves lined up and hugged their football coaches one by one under the bright lights on Friday. After a long battle they lost the MHSAA Pre-District playoffs to Grand Blanc, 38-14. “It is what it is, they beat us.” said long-time Clarkston Head Football Coach Kurt Richardson. The boys ended the season with a […]
Pine Knob Elementary classrooms looked different on Oct. 29. Instead of students there were superheroes, fairies, movie and cartoon characters in the seats. The students enjoyed dressing up, playing games and eating treats during their Halloween parties.
The football players kneeled around Coach Dave Whitehead for the last time after they finished their freshman season against Lake Orion last Thursday. Whitehead looked at the boys and gave them his last pep talk in his coaching career. “It seemed like a good time to finish my career,” said Whitehead, after 24 seasons as […]
Kids walked from car trunk to car trunk collecting candy during Clarkston United Methodist Church’s annual Trunk or Treat. The free event was held on Sunday in the church’s parking lot for a safe and fun environment to gather candy. Families also enjoyed donuts, apple cider and games.
The words hung in the air as Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock walked away. ‘My first priority is the children,? he said for his final words, a verbal commitment to students, community and all Clarkston Community Schools employees. He visited The Clarkston News office on Oct. 19, day 10 in his new position, […]
Freshman Brenden Newvine threw the football as Lake Orion defense closed in. Senior Chris Canada caught the 58-yard pass. He turned around and headed into the endzone, scoring five minutes into the second half of the game. Alex Barta kicked for the PAT. “It was a nice throw and a nice catch,” said Wolves Head […]
Brothers Nathan and Jacob Murray enjoy biking, swimming and running. Their passion showed as they broke records on Oct. 7 at the 8th Annual Cross Country Challenge run for elementary students in Clarkston. Jacob took first place for the boys Kindergarten to second-grader group, finishing his half mile race in 3:16.56. Jacob also broke the […]
Senior Michael Nacy grabbed his loose shoe off the field and quickly ran forward as Lake Orion players moved in. The defenseman blocked the Dragons from invading Clarkston territory during the first overtime period in the boys district playoff game, Oct. 19. His dedication and the team’s kept them going during the hard-fought battle against […]
Stephanie Marani and Gianna Locricchio jumped into the air and blocked West Bloomfield’s return. The ball touched their hands, went back onto the Lady Lakers side and hit the gym floor. Clarkston continued the momentum until Alexis Egler finished the third set 25-10, giving the girls their third win for the night. They won the […]