Everything being equal, the Clarkston Wolves were supposed to run the Troy High Colts out of the gym on Jan. 21. Clarkston, the fourth ranked team in the State, had suffered their first loss of the season, 43-41, to Southfield Lathrup and needed to right the ship against a Troy High team which did not […]
Clarkston skiing is carrying on a yearly tradition with both the boys and girls teams dominating the slopes. The Wolves ski teams both improved to 5-0 as they kicked snow in the face of Rochester Adams and Andover on Jan. 24. ‘There’s always things to improve on,? said Coach Bruce Rosengren. ‘I’d like to see […]
For the Rev. Chad Speller, pastor of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, mission work starts at home. “There are so many different things we can do to help people,” Speller said. “Our doors are open. I want people to know that this is a safe haven.” He grew up in Ypsilanti and worked in management in […]
If Peru wants a free-trade partner, local officials are working to make sure they consider Michigan first. Independence Township Trustee Dan Kelly met with Otilio Fernando Chaparro Tejada of Peru and Jose Aliaga, vice chairman of Michigan Republican National Hispanic Assembly, June 15 to talk about a free trade agreement between Peru and the United […]
Gabrielle Santangelo was excited when she arrived at Pink Salon in Clarkston last week. The 6-year-old, who lives in Independence Township with her parents and two siblings, was about to do something really nice. ‘She’s very giving, always thinking about what she can do for others,? said Debbie Santangelo, Gabrielle’s mom. ‘Her teachers describe her […]
The Clarkston swim team is not quite treading water, but their progression so far has been slow. On Jan. 20, the Wolves dropped to 1-4 for the season, losing to Rochester Adams 97-86. ‘We are getting better, we’ve been swimming faster as the year has gone on,? said Clarkston Coach Kenwyn Chock. There have been […]
Jim Powers of Clarkston and his granddaughter Laura Miller of Waterford help keep the music playing, serving together on the Symphony of the Lakes Board. “This is fun, a good chance to spend some quality time with my grandpa,” Miller said. “I rarely get to spend time with him.” “She’s a good kid,” Powers said. […]
Check out The Clarkston News’ ClarkstonTV.com for candidates for Independence Township trustee, each providing a short video explaining why they deserve your vote on Nov. 6. “Pet Talk with Dr. Robin Krieger” features Dr. Krieger of Clarkston Animal Medical Center along with the CAMC office manager Becky Taylor. On the “Clarkston Football” channel is the […]
Hypochondria- State of overactive counter-productive, emotional unrest. Doctor, Doctor where is a Doctor, who will listen, I have symptoms of pain? Does everyone want to be diagnosed with some kind of condition? Where, when and why did this ‘condition? begin? Does it come from a deep-rooted storage facility, stemming from childhood, mainly less than 5 […]
If attorneys can work out details, a condominium development proposed more than a year ago in Springfield Township can get out of the courts and back on the planning board. After a closed session on Jan. 13, the Springfield Township Board gave ‘conditional approval? to a proposal from Pine Valley Development Inc. ‘We believe it […]