Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

Did you see what happened on (fill in the blank)? No, not unless I remembered to Google-it when I had WiFi connection on my laptop. I have come to depend on the internet more than I used to. It’s not just for information but keeping up with what is going on. If you didn’t know, […]

Middle schoolers collect health kits for Haiti

Seventh-grader Kaitlyn Gilbert handed an envelope and two grocery bags to Monica Phillips, her Language Arts teacher at Sashabaw Middle School. Enclosed were $80 and 15 health kits, all collected from her friends and family for the Health Kits for Haiti project Phillips led. ‘I’m just so impressed and thankful with how many people outside […]

Wolves swat Yellow Jackets in OAA Red play

Cagers proved they were back in form as they headed to the locker room at half time on Friday. They had outscored Avondale, 34-6, in the first 16 minutes and knew they had to keep the pace going to prove they recovered from the loss to North Farmington on Jan. 22. Senior Matt Kamieniecki led […]

Facing Macomb County

Grapplers finished the Oakland County/Macomb County Duals winning two matches out of their five. The boys had won the two matches before facing L’Anse Creuse on the mat. Ty Foltz (135) started the team off with a pin and Kyle Broughton (140) followed suit by winning his match 6-0. Matt Deitz (145) took his opponent […]

Lady Cagers score win on Lakers

Lindsey Reppuhn made sure her presence was felt as the Lady Cagers took on two league foes last week. The girls varsity basketball team beat West Bloomfield, 50-44, in which Reppuhn dominated the score board with 13 points. She led with 11 points in the girls loss to Lake Orion on Jan. 26. ‘She is […]

Busted budget

Clarkston Community Schools plans to cut more this year than the past five years combined. ‘There are going to be a lot of factors and a lot of emotions,? said Trustee Barry Bomier. ‘I anticipate a lot of difficult decisions we are going to make.? The Board of Education expected a $6.4 million deficit in […]

Lady Kickers fundraise with inspiring tees

New T-shirts are storming through the community with a positive, simple message – Love Clarkston. The T-shirts are a fundraiser for the Clarkston Girls Soccer Program but is made for everyone – not just soccer fans. ‘They are awesome because this is a new way for us to start fundraising and get the soccer program […]

Young writers explore their inner poet

Second-grader Marshall Dwire stepped behind the microphone and read the title on his piece, ‘My Annoying Sister.? Dwire began to read his poem and described, detailed and rhythmic, his sibling to the audience at Pine Knob’s Poetry Coffeehouse last Thursday. He received cheers and laughter from the listeners – as did the other students who […]

Gridiron heroes honored with leadership award

The Clarkston High School football program has a time-honored tradition before they begin each season – they go into the community and give back. The program was recognized and received the Steve Spicer Memorial Leadership Award. Kurt Richardson, Wolves Varsity Head Football Coach, accepted the award on behalf of the program on Friday in Battle […]

Essay earns young writer county honor

After hearing about a audio essay contest while she was in history class, Brooke Huisman knew she wanted to give it a try. ‘It sounded like the right opportunity,? she said. ‘So I decided to go for it.? The essay was the winner for the contest the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Michigan in Oakland County […]

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