15 years ago – 1994 ‘Pinball wizard? Wendy Hollibaugh of Clarkston took first place in women’s singles at the International World Championship of Pinball in Chicago. Her interest in the game came from her fianc?, Tim Morse, who collected many different pinball machines. ‘A fine day of remembrance? The streets of Clarkston were lined with […]
A week modeling in Las Vegas was nice, but Samantha Seng is ready for more. “It was a lot of fun ? I definitely want to continue,” said Seng, Clarkston High School senior who won the trip this past January in the Senior Portrait Artists Model competition. She is planning a trip to New York […]
Hitters finished their season in the Final Four at McLane Stadium at Michigan State University last Thursday. They lost the MHSAA Division 1 Baseball State Championship Semifinals with a 6-1 loss against Bay City Western, the defending champion, who ended up winning the crown with a 6-2 win over Grosse Pointe South. Both teams finished […]
Seven innings and five strikeouts later, David Steward had helped the Clarkston Varsity Baseball team win the MHSAA Division 1 Quarterfinals against Brighton, 4-1, on June 10. ‘When David competes on the mound he is awfully tough to beat,? said Phil Price, head coach. ‘He is a power hitter. He is an outstanding baseball player.? […]
Ryan Cooper of Independence Township rides the Zamboni at the Detroit Red Wings victory against Anaheim Ducks, May 1, at Joe Louis Arena. Cooper and his family won tickets to the game in a 97.1 radio contest at BW3’s restaurant, then he won a ride with Octpus Al Sobatka at the game.
The U13 Michigan Strikers team went undefeated to win the Novi Tournament held Mother’s Day weekend. Six Clarkston boys are a part of the Michigan Strikers team: Jared D’Autremont, Max Mansour, Mitchell McCord, Zack McCallum, Brad Schultz, and Brandon Reynolds. Photo provided
Summer’s heating up for Clarkston’s Matt Floyd Music. The hip-hop, rap group ? Floyd, Kyle O’Grady, Press Kampe, and Michael Wayne ? is getting ready to release an EP, with 5-6 original, summer-themed hip-hop rap songs. ‘What’s cool about it is we’re sitting in the studio making our own music,? said O’Grady, 18. ‘We learned […]
Brandon Twp.- The library is in deficit by roughly $22,000, with liabilities greater than assets. However, while the general fund balance is negative by about 2.5 percent, transparency and monitoring have been ‘very good? since November. ‘There is more work to be done, but the trend is positive,? said Joe Verlin, a certified public accountant […]
Losing to Lake Orion last Wednesday was especially tough on hitter Eric Leichtnam and other seniors on the team ? they never beat the Dragons in fours years of baseball at home. He’s staying positive, though. ‘We’re making progress,? Leichtnam said, refocusing on playoffs beginning May 26. Lake Orion clinched the league championship with the […]
Standing 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing 110 pounds, Carlin Delisi lives up to her name ? the Gaelic translation of ‘Carlin? is ‘Little Champion.? She trains at Oakland Gymnastics Training Center in Walled Lake. During the USA Gymnastic Level 8-10 State Competition this past March in Lansing, the Clarkston High School sophomore scored […]