Council candidates didn’t knock on doors, develop campaign platforms or dot the landscape with expensive signs this election season. With three candidates running for three seats in the uncontested Clarkston City Council race, incumbents Jim Brueck and Cory Johnston will likely return for a second term, joined by council newcomer Peg Roth. Polls open Tues., […]
Brandon’s girls golf team experienced a mixed bag of results in recent action. The Blackhawks dropped to .500 in Flint Metro League play with a 205-225 loss to Linden May 10 at the Spring Meadows Country Club (par 36). Brandon’s record is now 4-2 overall in dual meets and 2-2 in league competition. The Blackhawks? […]
‘Horseback Riding, Ages 7 to Adult: Learn to be around horses. Come and learn the fine art of English Horseback Riding at Fox Lake Hunt Club. Each class teaches basic riding, grooming information, anatomy of the horse, and various parts of the saddle and bridle. Long pants must be worn, and hard-soled shoes with heels […]
Clarkston has never known another city manager besides Art Pappas, but next year, it may have to. Pappas submitted a letter to Clarkston City Council requesting a search begin for a new city manager. ‘After over 45 years of serving the City/Village of Clarkston and its residents as clerk, treasurer, village manager and treasurer, and […]
It was 8 p.m. on Monday night, and Shelly of Clarkston was giving her congressman an earful. ‘When you and Republicans talk about S-CHIP, environment, CAFE standards, alternatives to coal burning plants, I’m not trying to be argumentative, but it always seems to be about money,? she said to U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-8th District). […]
Heading down the home stretch, the Goodrich softball team is still in the hunt for the Genesee Area Conference Red Division title. The host Martians blanked Mt. Morris 15-0 in the first game of a scheduled May 10 doubleheader, as Goodrich received several key offensive contributions. The Martians are now 18-6 overall and 14-3 in […]
Brandon Varsity Sports 5-17 Baseball vs. Fenton (A) 4 p.m. Softball vs. Fenton (A) 4 p.m. Girls Soccer vs. Linden (A) 6:30 p.m. Girls Golf vs. Mt. Morris (A) 3:30 p.m. 5-19 Girls Soccer vs. Oxford (H) 6:30 p.m. Boys Tennis ? Regionals (A) TBA 5-20 Girls Golf ? Regionals (A) TBA 5-21 Girls Soccer […]
Clarkston United Methodist Church is offering the community a chance to help people in need by donating new or slightly used sleeping bags, winter coats, hats, or gloves. The donated items will be delivered on Nov. 3. ‘We just want to help the homeless,? said Jay Bleim, a member of the Sleeping Bags For The […]
Clarkston artist Judy Hoddinott offers Silhouettes for SCAMP, 5-9 p.m., Nov. 5 and 12, at Frames-N-Art in Independence Township. ‘She’s very good at it,? said Carol Plautz, co-owner of Frames N Art with Gail Bacon. ‘It’s something she enjoys doing for SCAMP.? Before photography, silhouettes were a popular portrait artform. They show an outline of […]
Mother Nature must have something against the Goodrich baseball team. Heavy rain and lightning forced the umpires to call the first game of a scheduled doubleheader between the Martians and Mt. Morris May 10, wiping out a Goodrich sixth-inning comeback and giving the Panthers a 3-1 win in a game shortened to five innings. The […]