Wolves bid farewell to season

Kickers ended their season last week to their rivals Lake Orion in the MHSAA Districts Semifinals last Thursday, 2-1. “We played well,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Chuck Lawhorn. “Lake Orion was putting a lot of pressure on our outside backs. It was a little more difficult for us to move the ball around […]

Wagner wants four more years in supervisor seat

Dave Wagner is proud of his four years as Independence Township supervisor ? now he wants four more. ‘After the first term as supervisor, I still feel like there are still quite a few things to be accomplished,? he said. When David Wagner took over as supervisor four years ago, Independence Township was in ‘decent […]

Lohmeier lends support to township manager plan

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor David Lohmeier, candidate for Independence Township trustee, has been elected to office before ? as a high school student in Groveland, he ran for and won a precinct delegate seat. This is his first campaign for township trustee, though. ‘I saw an opportunity to make change,? said Lohmeier, who […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, Jan. 31, construction equipment from Concept Masonry was stolen on Baldwin Road. Receiving and concealing stolen property arrest on Deerfield Drive. Possession of drug paraphernalia arrest and minor in possession of tobacco at Learning Options High School on Scripps Road. *** Tuesday, Feb. 1, family trouble on Heights Road. Soliciting without a permit arrest […]

Athletes of The Week

Clarkston runners have dominated the paths throughout the season. Their most recent victories included taking second place in the OAA Jamboree, Oct. 18, and the Oakland County Meet, Oct. 3. Both races Birmingham Seaholm took first place. “They performed really well,” said Coach Kevin Breen. “Out of the 44 teams in the county we took […]

Ready to Rumble

Clarkston’s gridiron heroes were back to work on Monday after wrapping up their regular season with a win last Friday over Oak Park, 41-20 win. The Wolves spent their first practice of the week preparing for their oppentent in the opening round of playoffs. The locals will host the Davison Cardinals (6-3) this Friday. Long-time […]

Schroeder seeks spot on Township Board

After years of volunteering with school PTA groups, Andrea Schroeder feels ready for a more formal service. ‘I’ve worked hard to develop my skills,? said Schroeder, candidate for Independence Township trustee. ‘I want to put to good use all of what I’ve learned.? She studied state and local legislative issues in Michigan State University’s Michigan […]

Varsity hockey coach pleased with his team’s improvement

Lake Orion varsity ice hockey coach Doug Herominski said his goal for the team this year was to finish the season above 500 by three or four games, and the Dragons are plowing towards that goal as they head into playoffs next month. The team’s record was 5-7-2 on Feb. 2, after a 3-2 victory […]

Girls ski team victorious at Boyne

The Lake Orion girls ski team earned a victory at the Boyne Invitational over the weekend, rebounding from a loss against Clarkston on Feb. 2. The girls? final regular season win over the six-team Boyne field improved their overall record to 17-1, 8-1 in SEMSL Pine Knob. The Dragons were led by a 2-3-4 giant […]

Spikers claim OAA Red title from Dragons

The air was tense as the Lady Wolves and Lady Dragons battled it out during their fifth game for the OAA Red league title last Thursday. Fans watched in anticipation as Clarkston senior Rachel Dickerson scored a point off her kill over the net to put the game 14-13. One more point would end the […]