Letters to the Editor

City ignores problems, reader says Dear Editor, Over the weekend I watched the recording of the first Clarkston City Council meeting for 2016. It was good to see all seven members of the council in attendance. A resident spoke during public comments about the inherent danger of the newly constructed path and bridge at the […]

‘Dawgs 5K Walk/Run

Clarkston Riverdawgs Youth Baseball Organization hosts its annual Spring Training 5K run/walk at Clintonwood Park, Saturday, April 17. The opportunity provides families and solo runners an opportunity to explore Clintonwood Park, enjoy fresh air, get exercise and support their local baseball teams. Registration information, sponsorship information and forms are available on www.RiverdawgRun.org . Registration is […]

Eggs-citing times

Children stood at the sides of the field ready for Mill Pond Park’s 12 Annual Easter Egg Hunt to begin. Their hands held onto their Easter baskets and they glanced over the grass for any eggs. When the horn sounded they ran out to the field in droves and quickly the eggs disappeared. After they […]

Bridges still in need of repair

Plywood continues to support the underside of the I-75 overpass on Clarkston Road north of Flemings Lake Road. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle called Michigan Department of Transportation to inquire. ‘They are at least aware of the situation, to have placed plywood to stop concrete from falling. It is my understanding they place priorities on […]

League play opens with win

Clarkston Boys Basketball kept the lead the whole game against North Farmington in their OAA Red Division opener, Jan. 14, winning 60-47. On Jan. 16, the Wolves took down the number three team in Class A, Detroit Renaissance, 55-33. With a 73-59 victory against Ann Arbor Skyline on Jan. 12, the Wolves were 7-1 heading […]

Artist has fun fusing glass

On vacation in Wisconsin about five years ago, Sheila Partington found a new hobby. “It was a rainy day so we went to a hands-on art studio,” said Partington, who lives in Springfield Township with her husband, Alan. “It was filled with ceramics, mosaics, you name it. They also had glass fusing. That’s what I […]

Irish comedy at Clarkston Junior High

BY MADISON DIVINE Clarkston News Intern Clarkston Junior High School performers presented a comical view of an old-fashioned moral with the play ‘Finn McCool and his Fearless Wife.? The play, March 26-27, was narrated by three sly leprechauns, Shillelagh, Shannon, and Shay, played by Larissa McLetchie, Mackenzie Proper, and Jessica Tucker. Freshman Caleb Johnson played […]

Harrison hands girls first loss

Girls Varsity Basketball are 9-1 this week, with a win over Oxford, 40-21, on Jan. 12, and their first loss of the season on Jan. 15, to Farmington Hills Harrison, 45-54, in Oakland Activities Association Red. Kayla Luchenbach scored 11 points against Oxford, Kayla Russell with 10 points. Luchenbach scored 12 points against Harrison, Alyssa […]

First place finishes on the slopes

In the second week of the season, Clarkston High School Varsity Ski Team results include: Slalom – Clarkston vs Notre Dame, Jan. 12, Clarkston Boys, total points, 12.0; rank, first; Max Weidemann, 22.26, 1 point, used; Reis Weidemann, 22.53, 2 points, used; Jacob McIntosh, 23.04, 3 points, used; Jack Muhleck, 25.41, 6 points, used; Justin […]

Water optional in canoe race

Kim Pabin and Hollie Sayles ‘race? against Gary Zirwes during an innovative Virtual Canoe Trip at Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business, March 25. It was part of Heavner Canoes? presentation on how to connect to nature. For more information on Women in Business and other Clarkston chamber events, call 248-625-8055. Photo provided