Clarkston netters fall in opener to Falcons

The Clarkston varsity boys tennis team didn’t waste any time going up against some stiff competition. While the end result wasn’t what coach Chas Clas was looking for, his team did gain some valuable experience. The Wolves fell to Division I Rochester 7-1 April 2 at Rochester in the opening meet of the season. Clarkston […]

McGregor has enjoyed his work as an umpire

By now Scott McGregor has some pretty thick skin. The 2001 Clarkston High School graduate has served as an umpire for the Independence Township Parks and Recreation youth softball and baseball program for the last seven years. Over that time, he’s grown accustomed to having his fair share of hostile parents vent their frustration with […]

Clarkston resident catches the ‘Big One? at Deer Lake

Clarkston resident Chip Carlisle has only been living in Clarkston a few years. He’s been fishing all of his life though, and since his move from North Carolina, his fishing has never been better. Carlisle moved to Michigan in 1993 and then relocated to Clarkston in 2001 due to a job transfer and said the […]

Big 3 of Clarkston baseball named all-state

League championships and district titles are nothing new to members of the Clarkston High School varsity baseball team. But a new honor came its way recently to a few key members of the team. Seniors Addison Turk, Sam Palace and Aaron Powell were all named all-state this year. The three have all played varsity baseball […]

Schultz looking for help on downtown picnic

The woman who was largely responsible for saving the July 4 parade several years ago amidst the downtown construction is back at it again. Ginny Schultz however is not looking to create another downtown parade this time. Instead she is seeking help on a downtown picnic she is organizing. The picnic will take place Sept. […]

Independence Township t-ball camp a big success

Smiling faces, great weather and a little exercise all came together last week at Clintonwood Park. Clarkston varsity coach Phil Price led an Independence Township Parks and Recreation pre-t-ball camp which ran two sessions. The first ran from June 14-18 and the second from June 21-25 for boys and girls between four and six years […]

Softball dream season ends in Battle Creek

The Clarkston varsity softball team lost more than a chance at a state title last weekend. They lost eight seniors who helped lead what coach Al Land called the hardest working group he’s ever had. Clarkston’s best season in Land’s 13 years as head coach ended June 19 in Battle Creek at the hands of […]

Clarkston volleyball camp draws a crowd

Clarkston varsity volleyball coach Kelly Avenall might have a very, very difficult time making cuts in several years. Interest in her sport might be at an all-time high, evidenced by the hoards of local athletes who took part at Clarkston High School’s recent volleyball camp. Avenall said 109 kids from grades 5-8 and another 61 […]

Clarkston resident racks up 300 games on way to honor

Clarkston resident Jeff Grego has bowled plenty of 300 games. He claims heading into the final frame with yet another 300 game in the making, he hardly becomes nervous. But that all changes when he has one special spectator, his mother. Grego, 26, has been bowling for two decades and estimates he has about 25 […]

Clarkston softball team takes regional title

History was made June 12 for the Clarkston varsity softball team. The Wolves captured their first regional title under coach Al Land with a 1-0 win over Birmingham Groves at Groves High School. The Wolves faced Lake Orion June 15 in the state quarterfinals. Results were not available at press time. Should the Wolves beat […]