Going into their Oct. 31 district game against Capac, the Goodrich football team had won only one playoff game in the school’s history. Adam McAuliffe and his Martian teammates made sure to add another playoff win to the school’s ledger. The Goodrich senior scored on a 33-yard touchdown run with 58 seconds left in the […]
Walking through the centuries-old Lakeview Cemetery in Independence Township, it’s understandable if one feels the urge to ask occupants what their lives were like. Next weekend, you can. Clarkston Community Historical Society hosts its annual Cemetery Walk, 6:30-8 p.m., Saturday, May 22, in the cemetery, 6150 White Lake Road. Costumed re-enactors, some direct descendants of […]
Brandon Toth of Clarkston learned the value of preplanning in his Eagle Scout project. “Get all materials on site, all the people scheduled, all tools ready,” said Toth, who constructed a paving-stone patio at Clintonwood Park this past summer. It took one day to build because of all the planning.” The senior at Clarkston High […]
‘Women’s Volleyball: Come and join the fun! Women’s Volleyball is a night out to play volleyball, meet new people and get some exercise. This is not a league, and no standings are kept. The program is Thursdays beginning Sept. 11 through Dec. 18 from 7-10 p.m. at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School. The cost is $35 […]
Brandon’s girls cross country team plans to use their experience at the Division 2 state cross country meet as a building block for the future. The Blackhawks, who were competing in their first-ever state meet, placed 24th out of 27 teams (finishing with 581 points) at the meet, held Nov. 1 at Michigan International Speedway […]
Mothers and their families enjoyed brunch and a chance to share school memories, at Clarkston Co-op’s May 8 Mother’s Day brunch. Current and past teachers, parents, and students brought old photos and stories for the gathering at Clarkston United Methodist Church.
While spring cleaning the next few weeks, put the unwanted electronics to the side. Clarkston Community Schools partnered with Computer Recyclers of Michigan to offer Community Recycling Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 22, at Sashabaw Middle School, 5565 Pine Knob Lane off Maybee Road. Accepted are computers, CRT and LCD monotors, keyboards and mice, laptops, […]
The youth-laden Brandon girls basketball team learned a harsh lesson about closing out games Nov. 4 against Oxford. Brandon, who had trailed 18-9 at halftime, had taken a 36-32 lead with 32 seconds remaining. However, Oxford junior Megan Stumph scored four of the Wildcats? final five points, including the game-winning shot as time expired, as […]
Goodrich sophomore Nykole Pfaff has emerged as the girls basketball team’s most consistent scoring threat in recent weeks. That was evident once again Nov. 4, as the Martians defeated host Byron 62-43, improving to 14-3 overall and 12-1 in the Genesee Area Conference Red Division. Goodrich took command of the game with a 15-5 second […]
Drivers donated more than $11,000 to Clarkston Area Lions during its White Cane Week, this past April. “We wish to thank everyone for their support,” said Lion Jerry Baumgart, chairperson. “Money raised during White Cane Week also allows the Lions to provide eyeglass and hearing aid support to those in need, as well as free […]