By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer After a season-opening doubleheader loss, the Brandon varsity softball team has clamped down on its opponents. The Blackhawks allowed a total of one run in their most recent three games, all victories. In its most recent action April 11, Brandon opened its Flint Metro League season in style, defeating host […]
Groveland Twp.- Pam Nichols had two birthdays this year. The traditional one was Sept. 2, when she turned 62. The other was Aug. 18, when doctors gave Nichols, who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia last spring, a stem cell transplant and the chance to celebrate future birthdays. ‘The doctor said everyday is […]
A pig and corn roast benefit fundraiser for Pam Nichols will begin at 4 p.m., today at Oakhaven Farm, 7515 Grange Hall Road. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Entertainment includes a live band, bounce house, face painting, horsedrawn hayrides and a silent auction. The benefit features all-you-can-eat pulled pork, hamburgers, hot […]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, history teller Maureen Esther will explore this famous day of love with stories of ages past, of couples? unconditional love, loyalty, lust, and even betrayal. Sponsored by the Clarkston Community Historical Society, the presentation is 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Clarkston Independence District Library Community Room. The […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Goodrich’s varsity baseball team opened their Genesee Area Conference Red Division season in a big way April 11. A combination of solid pitching and plenty of hitting proved to be the difference as the host Martians swept New Lothrop, winning the opener 15-0 and the nightcap 15-2. Goodrich’s record is […]
If their first three dual meets of the season are any indication, the Brandon varsity boys tennis team will be a force to be reckoned with. Not only did Brandon win all three of those matches, they swept their opponents 8-0 in all three. Their most recent triumph came April 11 at the expense of […]
Ortonville- Michigan now holds the record for the most people who sought a ticket to get into Antiques Roadshow. Mike Gaylord says 27,000 people wanted their antiques and collectibles appraised at a taping of the show in Grand Rapids last month. Locally, if you have antiques needing appraisal, you can get it done for free […]
With less than a month until post-season, cagers have come a long way. “We are a lot better now than we were at the beginning of the season,” said Dan Fife, long-time head coach for Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball. “We played very well at times and very bad at times but our good is outweighing […]
The Wolves have taken over their league, remaining undefeated and ranked eighth in the state. “We have had an awesome year,” said Lenny Kersten, a coach for the Clarkston Bowling Program. “We have six strong kids this year.” The Clarkston Boys Varsity Bowling recently took down two tough opponents – North Farmington, 18-12, and Oxford, […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer The Morgan sisters proved to be the difference as host Goodrich swept New Lothrop in a April 11 doubleheader. The Martians defeated the Blue Devils 4-2 in the opener and 2-1 in the nightcap, improving to 4-0 overall and 2-0 league play. Senior Jessica Morgan overcame a 2-0 first-inning deficit […]