Martian kickers looking to improve for stretch run

After a stellar start to the season, the Goodrich girls soccer team is dealing with its first taste of adversity. The Martians lost two games in as many days May 5-6. On May 5, Goodrich lost 4-1 to host Walled Lake Northern, with Amber Beard scoring the Martians? lone goal. The following day, the Martians […]

Health Fair at St. Dan’s set Nov. 11

St. Daniel’s Catholic Church hosts its third annual Health Fair 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Free services include blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, skin cancer tests, Ask the Pharmacist, chair massage and Healing Touch, drawing for prizes, and heart-healthy breakfast with whole foods. Cholesterol tests are $4 and flu shots are $25. Kid Zone […]

Chamber Expo set Nov. 8

The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 21st Annual Business Expo, 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at Clarkston High School in the cafeteria and Main Street Hall area, 6093 Flemings Lake Road. Admission is $5. More than 100 exhibitors and 1,200 visitors are expected. Oakland Technical Center’s Culinary Arts program will prepare and […]

Brandon softball drops twin bill against league-leading Panthers

Brandon’s softball team ran into a buzzsaw in the form of Lapeer West. The Flint Metro League-leading Panthers swept a doubleheader from the host Blackhawks, edging Brandon in the opener 4-3 and then earning a shutout 4-0 in the second game. Brandon’s record is now 11-11 overall and 4-4 in league play. The Blackhawks overcame […]

Brandon baseball program to sponsor camp

Brandon varsity baseball coach Ron Wagner, his staff, and players will hold a baseball camp Saturday, May 22 for boys and girls ages 7-14. The camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. with sign-in and registration. Drills and instruction will take place from 9 a.m.-noon, at which time there will be a lunch break. The camp […]

Students support troops

This past year, U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Tubbs faced insurgents while escorting convoys in Iraq. Wednesday, he faced a new challenge ? Clarkston-area children at North Sashabaw Elementary School. Tubbs, along with local American Legion officers, spoke to students about how they can help troops overseas. ‘There are no restaurants, no Rite Aids, no shopping […]

Following the Trail of Treats

Children enjoyed some early Halloween trick-or-treating at Springfield Township’s Trick or Treat Trail this past weekend. The Hart Community Center in Davisburg was transformed into a gently scary labyrinth of black plastic, lights, and Halloween props. Community volunteers, including the Rotary Club and National Honor Society students from Clarkston and other local high schools, passed […]

First meeting scheduled for potential BHS swimmers

On Monday, May 24, Brandon High School students are invited to attend the first meeting of prospective swim participants for the 2004-05 school year. The meeting will take place at the BHS Performing Arts Center beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Details: 248-627-1827.

Ide and Fahy to Wed

Candice Ide and Brenden Fahy are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Together with family and friends, they plan to share their special day on June 25, 2005. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sandra and Donald Ide of Beverly Hills. She is a graduate of Oakland University and is employed with BBDO […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

Maybe you have seen me in the middle of the bleachers with a notebook in one hand, a pen in the other hand with a camera strapped ready for action. Let me officially introduce myself. I am Wendi, your new Sports Writer. It’s nice to meet you. Here is a little bit about me. I […]