In playoffs of any sport, depth can become key to the outcome of a game. Clarkston’s boys lacrosse is headed in the right direction after illness and injuries forced coach Brian Kaminskas to utilize his reserves in the final contests of the season. Clarkston (9-8) is scheduled to begin its playoff push next Wednesday against […]
When Clarkston took the soccer field against Rochester Adams May 7, Highlanders coach Juan Delgado was trying give his girls a rest leading up to the playoffs. Down the sidelines from Adams, Wolves coach Sarah Smith rested four starters because of injury. Clarkston, minus offensive threats Courtney Meharg and Laura Gabriel, suffered through a 7-1 […]
For years, fans have debated who’s better, Michigan or Minnesota hockey prospects.This weekend, those groups will have at least one legitimate measuring stick. The premier of the Michigan/Minnesota Showcase finds its way to Detroit City Arena Friday through Sunday. Clarkston High School senior Dominic Chiappelli, 18, will play for one of the two Michigan teams […]
Brandon Twp.-For the past five years, middle school science teacher Dave Green, along with a few students, has ventured from the classroom and investigated the creeks that flow through school property. On May 11, about 20 seventh-graders, along with two eighth-graders, donned waders and entered the swift current of Kearsley Creek southeast of the middle […]
Ortonville- Sue Bess announced last week she will run for village council president again, despite four recall petitions filed against her last year and nearly two decades serving in the office. ‘I want to see the sewer project come into existence,? said Bess. ‘I’ve worked on it too many years. I think it’s very important […]
Goodrich- Write for the light if you think it’s right; That’s what the village council is asking. The long sought after light at the corner of M-15 and Erie Street is up and expected to be functioning by mid-June, but only temporarily and in conjunction with ongoing construction projects. But Council President Ed York said […]
Ortonville- Expect a bigger and better CreekFest this year. The fifth annual event, with activities planned at locations around the village, is set for 8 a.m.-6 p.m., June 9. Some of the new highlights this year include a market with a collection of arts and crafts and food vendors, as well as a bat show, […]
Goodrich-Superintendent Kimberly Hart has come close to landing several area jobs, but as of press time Thursday has not been offered a position. Hart was one of two finalists in the running for the position of superintendent of Kenowa Hills in Grand Blanc, but fell short of a job offer following a 4-3 vote by […]
Ortonville- A small but vocal group of residents stated their opposition to a proposed trail on village property during the May 14 council meeting. The residents, most from the Crescent Hills subdivision that is adjacent to the property where the nearly 1-mile trail is proposed, said they have been advised by an attorney that the […]
Goodrich- Taxpayer money and differing opinions on how it should be spent brought some residents out to speak to their local government last Monday. Debate among those in attendance and the council flared when the topic of discussion turned to a proposed pay increase for village employees. Councilmembers Dave Lucik and Patty Wartella were on […]