Grapplers set sights on championship

The music from the MHSAA Wrestling Individual Finals Grand March keeps five Clarkston athletes focused. Seniors Matt Deitz, Evan King, Zac Roberson and juniors Jeff Sloney and Matt Vandermeer are using their time to get ready for the finals this week. ‘I am excited,? said Vandermeer about his first time competing in the finals. He […]

Adam Frank crowned champion

The Wolves dominated the ice on Saturday night as they took on Berkley. For their last regular game of the season they headed to Troy to play in the OAA Day tournament. Adam Frank led the team in their 8-3 game. He scored four goals in the game and was named the overall league champion […]

Donation

Peg Roth and Christina Culka present a donation from the 2015 Paint the Town Pink and Pampered to Deanna Hart and Carrie Wheeler of McLaren Clarkston. The Oct. 15 fund raiser in downtown Clarkston collected donations to fight breast cancer. ‘It was a very successful event,? Roth said. Photo provided

City election

Voters stuck with incumbents in last week’s Clarkston City Council election, with one new face replacing Council member Tom Hunter, who did not run for reelection. Voted to two-year terms on the council were newcomer Jason M. Kneisc, with 171 votes, 29.95 percent of the total; and incumbents Eric Haven, 156 votes, 27.32 percent, and […]

Defense strong as girls end season

Lady Cagers began their busy and final week with a visit to Pontiac and beat them 53-45. ‘It was a great game,? said Tim Wasilk, head coach. ‘The girls followed the game plan. We had a lot of girls stand out. ‘They put in a very good effort. It was nice to see.? Kaleigh and […]

Athlete of the Week

Nominations are always accepted for Athlete of the Week. Tell us about your sports star by email, clarkstonnews@gmail.com, a phone call, 248-625-3370, or stop by our office, 5 S Main St.

Other options for urgent care after center closes

An urgent care center will close in the Clarkston Medical Building after the pending sale of the medical facility to McLaren Health Care Corporation. “We are in discussions with them (McLaren) to convert our urgent care center into an emergency room,” Dr. Tim O’Neill said. “We hope to have a final decision by the end […]

News in Brief

Order against Bisio Judge Leo Bowman, Circuit Court of Oakland County, ruled former Clarkston City Councilman Richard Bisio violated the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct with postings on Facebook about his lawsuit against the city. The court agreed with city attorneys? request at the Nov. 4 hearing to restrict Bisio from making public statements about […]

Wolves prepare to close regular season

Cagers took down two opponents last week as they get ready to go into district playoffs. They began with Rochester Adams on Feb. 23, beating them 60-35. ‘It was a good win for us after we struggled against Southfield (on Feb. 19),? said Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Dan Fife. ‘We need a win and […]

Athletes of the Week

It was an Oakland Athletic Association waiting to be broken since 1995. The Clarkston relay team of Steven Nelson, Zachary Rabideau, Kenny Stelpflug and Michael Inch knew it was up to them to be the ones to break the 200 yard medley relay record of 1:40.91. They finished in 1:40.51 – setting a new record […]