WA — The Clarkston Community Garden is a non-profit that provides three different types of services to those in our community and this past year the garden has been thriving
having produced over 6,000 pounds of produce
The Clarkston Community Garden was formed in 2011
It originally started to help students learn about the gardening world
Now the garden welcomes individuals from all types of gardening experiences
“It’s to the point where you have over here
If somebody out there needs help with gardening or questions
between the Asotin County Master Gardeners and the gardeners working in this garden they are not going to walk away from too many questions about gardening,” Clarkston Community Garden Vice-President John Freeman said
The garden has 57 beds that can be rented out to community members who are wanting to grow a garden
With the help of its board members and volunteers the garden grows produce
once ready the food goes to the Asotin County Food Bank
“There is a ton of food insecurity especially with the prices of things going up
so we really try to meet people where they are and provide fresh produce that we grow for our neighbors and community members,” Clarkston Community Garden Board Secretary Julie Kammers said
The last part of the garden focuses on the master gardeners; they experiment with different gardening methods
This past year the garden hit a record-breaking year
one of the ways they were able to do this was by using different gardening techniques
the shade cloth helped reduce the temperature and with tomatoes receiving water in the afternoons as well as the mornings success was seen
The community garden produced 1,200 pounds of tomatoes
They also saw success in a variety of produce; squash
as in previous years the garden faced a flea beetle infestation
Clarkston Community Garden President Rick Adams credits the success of the garden to all the volunteers
“Much of the success we had people that came in more and volunteered
We have more volunteers do more things last summer and if we had more volunteers doing more things we could grow more than 6,000 pounds,” Rick Adams said
The garden has a lot of helping hands that bring it to life; besides being garden President
Rick Adams helps out wherever he is needed
“I’d like people to know that they can come in here and they can grow as huge amount of food in one of these small plots,” Adams said
She also works with those learning to grow a successful garden
“ I think probably what keeps me going is the idea that I know I can help other people with even though my age and my whatever there’s still a place that people can benefit from what happens down here and not only just for the producing but when people ask us a question we’ll find the answers if it's all possible,” Karen Adams said
Vice President of the Clarkston Community Garden John freeman ensures that the garden receives the needed water
Board Secretary Julie Kammers works behind the scenes
one of her main roles is applying for grants to allow the garden to thrive
“I really do love and support this community
and I think this garden is really great for that it brings all sorts of people together with all different skill levels,” Kammers said
The community garden welcomes individuals to volunteer; on Tuesdays during the growing season and on Fridays during the picking produce season help is needed
the community garden will be having a plant sale from 8am to 2pm
This sale helps the garden cover operating costs
so it can continue to provide for the community
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2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer opened Independence Market today
convenient groceries to customers in Clarkston
Independence Market is the retailer's sixth neighborhood market and the fifth neighborhood market store by Meijer in Michigan
The store is part of a new mixed-use development near Sashabaw and 1-75 that also includes townhomes
"Independence Market represents a way to provide convenience to our customers here on the east side of Michigan
and residents are looking for shopping opportunities close to home that offer value and fit their busy lifestyles," Independence Market Store Director Robert Lajcaj said
"We've worked to create a vibrant and welcoming space here to help meet the needs of the neighborhood and surrounding areas."
Lajcaj and his team welcomed the first customers into the market with cheers and a round of applause when the doors opened at 7 a.m.
followed later by a ribbon-cutting event featuring remarks from Meijer Executive Chairman Hank Meijer and Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes
"Meijer is committed to investing in the communities where our customers and team members live and work
and that philosophy will guide how our Independence Market team embraces the community," Keyes said
"We value this community and are excited to continue growing our presence here to provide even more convenience for our neighbors."
Independence Market is the largest to date of the retailer's neighborhood markets at 50,000 square feet
It offers a wide range of groceries and other products
and Meijer and national brand grocery items
It also carries thousands of local favorites
including coffee from Shaded Bloom Coffee Roasters
The store's larger size allows it to offer more extensive grocery options as well as an expanded health and beauty department
and features a 36-seat indoor seating area
Local artist Chelsea Hensbergen of Earth and Ether Art recently completed a mural on the building's exterior facing the patio
The mural was inspired by a desire to engage the community
honor the lakes and geography of the region and showcase Michigan-grown produce
Independence Market offers the Meijer mPerks rewards program
which allows customers to earn points on purchases toward future savings
In addition to being easily accessible to the new housing developments nearby
the store is also in close proximity to the community walking path and features electric vehicle charging stations for customer use
The store also accepts WIC and SNAP benefits
providing funding and resources to children who lack access to dental care
Independence Market selected Clarkston United Methodist Church Food Pantry as its first Simply Give pantry partner
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2025Clarkston man charged with domestic violence Lewiston TribuneASOTIN — A 44-year-old Clarkston man is facing felony assault charges after allegedly attempting to strangle a woman and striking her with a vehicle
Starnes was arrested Sunday on the 1500 block of Fifth Street after a woman was seen lying on the ground with a bloody face and multiple injuries
including a broken front tooth and leg wounds
Starnes had reportedly been drinking at a drag show in Lewiston
he was upset with the alleged victim for “disrespecting him.”
breaking her front tooth and possibly her nose
The woman reportedly punched Starnes in the face in an attempt to stop the strangulation
Witnesses at the scene told police the woman looked terrified
Starnes was allegedly holding her by the throat at one point
and forcibly elbowing and shoving her around
Starnes allegedly struck the woman with his vehicle
this isn’t the first time she’s experienced a domestic violence assault by Starnes
she told police she was unwilling to testify because she is scared of what he will do to her
The alleged victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment of numerous injuries
Starnes was booked into jail and later posted bond
Friday before Judge Roger Sandberg in Asotin County Superior Court
Young is handling the case on behalf of the state
and attorney Nick Ward is representing Starnes
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Township residents will soon have more convenient access to fresh
high-quality food at low prices when Independence Market
The new 50,000-square-foot market is located at 5820 Waldon Road
near the intersection of Sashabaw Road and I-75
Independence Market will provide a new grocery destination for customers from Clarkston and all of Independence Township
including the new Waldon Village development
"Independence Market is committed to serving our new neighbors with value and convenience that makes it easy to get in and out quickly," Independence Market Store Director Robert Lajcaj said
"Our team has been working hard to get the store ready to open with a great assortment of local and national brand products and we can't wait to welcome our neighbors next month."
Independence Market will feature a large assortment of grocery items
It also will carry thousands of local products
skin care products from Allow Nourishment and ice cream from Cook's Dairy Farm
The store will employ approximately 80 team members who will earn competitive wages and have access to health benefits and a 401(k) program with a company match
the Grand Rapids-based multistate Midwest grocer and retailer
announced that another small footprint store will open next month
Meijer announced that its new 50,000-square-foot market at 5820 Waldon Road in Clarkston will open on April 30
The store is located near Sashabaw Road and the Interstate 75 freeway
Meijer’s new Independence Market is the fifth Michigan location of its smaller-footprint neighborhood markets
Fairfax Market in Cleveland opened last year
“Independence Market is committed to serving our new neighbors with value and convenience that makes it easy to get in and out quickly,” Independence Market store director Robert Lajcaj said in a news release
“Our team has been working hard to get the store ready to open with a great assortment of local and national brand products and we can’t wait to welcome our neighbors next month.”
Meijer’s small-format stores are meant to have a neighborhood grocer appeal and vibe
While Meijer neighborhood markets are smaller
they offer a large selection of grocery goods
The store also carries national brands and its own Meijer brand
Independence Market will also focus on offering and carrying thousands of locally sourced products
Those products include coffee from Shaded Bloom Coffee Roasters
Its cafe space will feature items like coffee and Latin street food from Honcho in Clarkston
Honcho restaurant is from the Union Joints restaurant group
which operates more than a dozen metro Detroit restaurants
including Union Woodshop in Clarkston and Vinsetta Garage in Berkley
About 80 team members will be employed at the new Independence Market
Meijer says its team will earn competitive wages
have access to health benefits and a 401(k) program with a company match
Meijer has four other smaller-format neighborhood markets
The first was Bridge Street Market in Grand Rapids
followed by Woodward Corner Market in Royal Oak
and Rivertown Market on East Jefferson in Detroit
Privately owned and family-operated Meijer has more than 500 supercenters
and express locations in several Midwest states
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WA – Anti-Trump protestors plan to again gather at several locations around the region on May 1
A protest is planned at the corner of Bridge Street and 5th Street in Clarkston
Organizers say they will be demanding protection of worker’s rights during a “rally for workers and against fascism this May Day.” The protest is planned for 12:00 to 2:00 p.m
organizers say they will be protesting “for a world where every family has housing
Protestors are also planning to gather at Moscow’s East City Park on May 1
“This is the beginning of a new era—one where working families lead
and no one is left behind,” says an online announcement
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First graders in Valerie Rzepka’s class at Springfield Plains Elementary dressed as Superheroes to celebrate Clarkston SCAMP
Students learned about SCAMP and taught their fellow students what they had learned
They also performed a rendition of “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler
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— Rescue crews were dispatched early Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash on Dustan Loop in Clarkston
The Asotin County Fire District #1 Rescue team arrived at the scene to find a car had collided with a power pole
shearing it off and leaving power lines strewn across the road
Avista crews were called to the site to replace the damaged pole and restore power
The section of Dustan Loop near the crash was closed to traffic as Avista estimated it would take four to five hours to complete the repairs and restore power to the affected neighborhood
The Asotin County Sheriff's Deputies are conducting an investigation into the incident
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Utah to James Vernile and Sadie Godfrey Lott
She is survived by her husband Stephen L Ravsten just shy of their 63rd year of marriage
Linda cherished the red brick home with white trim where she grew up
In her younger years she enjoyed outdoor games such as hopscotch
She had fond memories of their family trips via train to Arizona (the sleeper car was fun for her)
Washington when she was twelve to help Aunt Blanche
and after she graduated high school to visit Aunt Iva Lue and her family in San Francisco
Riding the cable cars there was Linda’s favorite.
Music was one of the many passions that brought joy to Linda
During high school she had several roles in musicals
She was a talented musician who played both piano and organ and regularly sang in and led the church choir
This love of music grew throughout her entire life
and she brought much joy to others with this talent
After high school Linda attended cosmetology school in Salt Lake City
She continued with the skills she learned there throughout her life
blessing many friends and family with beautiful haircuts
Linda met a young man who grew up just down the street from her in Clarkston
Her first date with Stephen Ravsten was on a Sunday in June of 1958
Linda loved to dance and said Stephen was “a very good dancer”
Linda said she was “totally surprised”
Life for this young woman from the small town of Clarkston was just beginning
She and Stephen lived in multiple areas throughout their lives
She used to say that the meadow lark’s song said
“Clarkston is a pretty little town”
Erick Morris Ravsten (LeAnne) Farmersville
Family was the center of Linda’s world
mother and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
As her husband’s career took him to places all over the world
she managed their home while he was away and supported her children in all areas
Her sons becoming Eagle Scouts was a source of great honor for Linda
she personally sewed on each merit badge and rank advancement they received
She wrote faithfully to her sons weekly during their full-time missions
She taught and instilled lifelong nurturing skills to her daughters and attended many of their musical and dance performances
She served in the LDS church when and where she was called at a ward or a Stake level in the Relief Society
She also served diligently in the Dallas Temple for many years
She blessed the lives of her own children and the lives of her 20 grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren.
Linda exemplified throughout her life the 13th Article of Faith
She endured many things and hoped to endure all things because of her faith
The funeral for Linda will be held on Saturday
2025 at 12:00PM with a viewing from 10:30-11:30 at the Clarkston 1st Ward 25 E
There will also be an evening viewing that will be held Friday from 6-8pm at the church in Clarkston.
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Hundreds of people attended May Day rallies at Clarkston
Pullman and Moscow on Thursday protesting president Donald Trump and his administration
was one of about 100 people who lined Bridge Street in Clarkston
Combat Veterans against draft dodging Trump” and said the president’s dismantling of the federal workforce is hurting people like him who rely on the Veterans Administration for medical care
He served in Vietnam and suffers from Parkinson’s disease brought on by exposure to Agent Orange
Since Trump took office and empowered allies like billionaire Elon Musk to quickly cut federal spending and layoff workers
Johnson has found it harder to get name brand prescription drugs through the VA
and appointments that were already difficult to schedule have become even more scarce
“My providers are really feeling the pinch,” he said
Johnson said in addition to caring for veterans like him
his doctors are further burdened with a requirement to send weekly emails documenting how they spend their work time — all in the name of government efficiency
Trump’s record of seeking and obtaining a medical deferment for bone spurs during the Vietnam War and his reported remarks during his first term demeaning those who did serve make it all the worse for Johnson
“He called me a sucker and a loser because I served in Vietnam and he refused to serve,” he said
where the protesters focused on the labor movement
car horns filled the small moments of silence between chants and shouts bellowed by roughly 60 people demonstrating at Cougar Plaza
Washington State University student and WSU Coalition of Academic Student Employees Executive Board of Trustees member
said the protest was in observance of International Workers’ Day
“We’re using today as an opportunity to celebrate the things that we won as a labor movement,” he said
“But also start talking about the things we still have yet to win.”
WSU student and member of the union for WSU student employees
said people came partially in honor of the pro-labor observance
but also because workers’ rights are under attack
international students and scholars are under siege.”
The May Day demonstrations were held in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the country
They build on previous nationwide protests aimed at Trump and his controversial economic
They are also happening at a time when Trump’s approval rating is sinking in response to a wide range of controversial policies during the first 100 days of his second term
They include unpopular tariffs that are raising the price of imported goods and making American-made products less appealing to overseas markets
his crackdown on immigrants that has targeted people with and without legal documentation
the firing of federal workers and closing of some agencies
pardons to people convicted for storming the U.S
the defiance of federal court orders and bullying of universities and companies with diversity
and what makes a democratic republic is due process and it’s being taken away from us,” said Amy Bond
who noted the country’s rich history of protest that started with the Boston Tea Party and included civil rights and women’s suffrage movements
“If we don’t have our democracy we don’t have anything.”
the demographic of the noontime crowd was heavily weighted toward folks of retirement age
Previous protests in Clarkston and Moscow have also had a sizable participation from seniors
said it’s up to her generation to fight for those who are younger and to ensure the investments and sacrifices they have made for democracy are protected
we are going to make the same mistakes,” she said
Approximately 200 people went to Moscow’s East City Park to denounce recent decisions by the federal and state government
Speakers at the event shared the local impacts of tariffs
said tariffs will soon have a noticeable effect on local businesses
Bafus is the bookkeeper for 35 businesses and said that before customers notice prices going up
they will first notice that businesses are out of inventory
Imported goods will not be coming into the country
so businesses will struggle to keep supplying products
Bafus herself has already struggled to find suppliers who can provide cinnamon sticks and lids for cups for Cafe Artista
She said the tariffs on countries that export coffee
She urged the crowd to support local businesses and be patient with them if they run out of products
the AmeriCorps program director for the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute in Moscow
said the federal government has cut 132 AmeriCorps positions in Idaho
PCEI has lost more than a dozen AmeriCorps members because of this
organize volunteers and help protect lands
They help the Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee and the Moscow Adventure Club in addition to PCEI
She said this is “a blow to the ideals that we hold dear: equity
former director of the now-defunct University of Idaho Women’s Center
spoke about the Idaho Legislature’s movement to cut back college programs related to diversity
the Idaho State Board of Education ended the Women’s Center and other identity-based offices in anticipation of this legislation
Salsbury said she and other UI employees found other positions within the university
she said the programs cut provided students with connections
“The sense of loss has been incredible,” she said
She urged the public to support the student-formed coalitions and groups that have emerged in place of the offices that the university closed down
“They contribute so much to our community,” she said
“They make our community the rich and wonderful and diverse place that it is.”
Moscow resident Kathy Dawes organized a call to action
handed out phone numbers for every member of the U.S
She urged the attendees to call and leave a message expressing their disapproval of recent federal initiatives
Andrew "Andy" Lawrence Clarkston
1961 in Johnson County to Woodrow and Betty Clarkston
Andy was preceded in passing by his parents and sister
Don (Debbie) Clarkston of Franklin and sister
Debra (Glenn) Clarkston-Blevens of Greenwood
He graduated form Franklin Community High School and worked at AMCOR for 20 years and KYB
He was a real Indianapolis Colts fan and loved hunting
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends who loved him
has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring effort to maximize business value
The company will continue operations in-store and online while undergoing a court-supervised sale process
JOANN has filed a motion to close approximately 500 stores nationwide
Among the locations slated for closure is the Clarkston
Washington JOANN store at 470 Bridge Street
Additional closures within the region include
JOANN cited store performance and future strategic goals as determining factors in its decision
The company emphasized its commitment to supporting employees and serving customers throughout the process
More details on the restructuring and store closures can be found at JOANNRestructuring.com
Clarkston native Joel Dahmen quickly dismissed the golf axiom that it’s typically tough to follow a low round with another low score
Dahmen birdied five of the first seven holes and finished with a 6-under 66 Friday at Corales Golf Course to take a four-shot lead midway through the Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic
who registered his only PGA Tour victory at this event in 2021
“Obviously I have great memories here,” the 37-year-old Dahmen told Golf Channel after his second round
“My game has really been pretty good this whole year
Dahmen made a career-best 10 birdies in Thursday’s opening round
His 16-under 128 is a tournament record through 36 holes
“Sixteen is pretty good anywhere you’re playing,” said Dahmen
who was a two-time state champion at Clarkston High
77 in the FedEx Cup standings entering the tournament
has hit 24 of 28 fairways (85.7%) and 27 of 36 greens in regulation (75%)
He’s a perfect 9 of 9 in scrambling and his 1.48 putts per green in regulation ranks third in the field
Charley Hoffman and Michael Thorbjornsen share second at 12-under 132
Dylan Wu and Keith Mitchell share fifth at 11-under 131
Dahmen and the left-handed Higgo tee off Saturday at 10:50 a.m
PT with Hoffman and Thorbjornsen in the second-to-last group at 10:40
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WA — This Clarkston High School sprinter loves to compete especially in the 100- and 200-meter dashes
breaking records and looking to continue her track and field career in college
Track and Field has been part of Clarkston High School senior Claire Dooley's life for about six years
The sport's adrenaline rush and competitive nature made her fall in love
" Overall I'm just a competitive person and I feel like I can utilize that in track," Dooley said
Dooley competes in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and also does relays
This past weekend she broke her personal season best record
It takes a lot of work to get to a PR and so it also feels really good to be recognized for that and it takes a lot of dedication as well," Dooley said
She also holds a season best in the 100-meter dash and has won a couple events this year
in the home meet she won the 100- and 200-meter dashes and the 4x2 relay
Dooley signed with LC State to continue her track & field career
" I reached out to LC and then they reached back out to me and then we kind of went back and forth and then it was just like that where he [Coach Mike Collins] was like I want you to sign
and I was like okay.” " It feels really good
it's just overall really great," Dooley said
When it was announced that she would be joining LC in the fall
in a statement Coach Mike Collins said he looks forward to having Claire in the program
" I believe Claire is going to be another one of those locals that is going to shine as she progresses through our program
She comes from a great family and is a great student and I have no doubt she will make workouts and training better for everyone," LC State Track & Field Head Coach Mike Collins said
Signing with LC is something Dooley says she has wanted for a long time
As the college has been in her top three of schools where she wanted to continue her profession
She plans to continue running in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and hopes to take part in a relay
Apart from her ongoing success as an athlete
Dooley is also very successful in the classroom
but she says that would not be possible without her support system
" Definitely my coach Brian and then my parents as well and just like my friends and family overall have helped me stay focused and motivated me to continue," Dooley said
Claire Dooley also competes in cross country and used to play basketball
- An 81-year-old Clarkston man was arraigned today for sex-related crimes involving minors
The criminal charges are for various activities including placing the images of children onto pornographic images of adults
James Lawrence Meloche is facing three counts each of child sexually abusive activity
using a computer to commit a crime and possession of child sexually abusive activity
He was arrested on Tuesday at an Independence Township Business after a lengthy investigation was conducted by detectives
2023 when a stack of papers belonging to Meloche were discovered the day after a meeting of the Village of Clarkston Historic District Commission
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's office Meloche left papers including personal emails with his name on them and several pornographic images or materials alongside extra copies of the meeting's agenda
The images were sexual in nature and included images of children
The evidence was turned over to detectives
who obtained a search warrant for his home
CDs and multiple sheets of homemade pornography were seized among other items
Officials say the investigation took many months due to the sheer magnitude of evidence they had to sift through
Thousands of images were sifted through across multiple devices
more than 1,000 images in which pictures of minor children were superimposed on a pornographic image were discovered
A sexually explicit caption or description of what was being displayed was often written on the finished image
Some images also included graphic drawings
Three of Meloche's victims were identified as minors known to him
No other victims have been identified at this time
He is being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $100,000 bond
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Washington — A Clarkston man has pleaded not guilty to charges of felony assault and strangulation
was arrested and charged last week following an incident involving a woman found with multiple injuries on a sidewalk
Police reported that they responded to the scene where the woman claimed Starnes became upset with her after drinking at a show
accusing her of "disrespecting him," and subsequently punched her
Authorities said Starnes struck the woman with his vehicle as he fled the scene
The victim stated that this was not the first time Starnes had attacked her
but she had previously refused to testify due to fear of retaliation
Starnes has been released from jail on a $25,000 bond
The victim is now under a temporary protection order
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Washington (CBS2) — Asotin County Fire District #1 says firefighters were dispatched to Clarkston High School around 12:15 a.m
the Clarkston Fire Department reported smoke from the school's wood shop
Auto and mutual aid were called from Asotin County Fire District #1
Asotin and Lewiston Fire Department to help attack the fire
Firefighters controlled the fire within about a half hour and remained searching for fire extension and hot spots for another two hours
The wood shop area has extensive heat and smoke damage where the fire was contained
There were no reported injuries in the fire
The cause is under investigation by the Clarkston Fire Department
There was a lot of wind and movement on moving day Saturday at the Corales Puntacana Championship
but Joel Dahmen remained consistent while others scaled the leaderboard in both directions
Dahmen entered the third round with a four-stroke lead and exited with a three-shot edge after a solid 1-under-par 71 at Corales Golf Course in the Dominican Republic
The Clarkston native had two bogeys early – his first of the tournament – and three overall but swiftly bounced back with birdies each time
“Settled in nicely and I think it showed on the back nine.”
He stuck his approach from 88 yards to 5 feet and made the putt for another birdie on No
got it on the green from 280 (yards out) to the front,” Dahmen said
especially because the last three holes were brutal today
Another key for Dahmen on the closing nine was saving par with nifty up-and-downs on Nos
He had a tap-in for par after nearly holing out from the sand on 17
but the chip shot wasn’t nearly as difficult as the earlier ones
Dahmen went with a regular golf hat instead of the bucket hat he usually wears as strong winds bumped the third-round scoring average to 71.9
compared to calmer conditions Friday (71.3) and Thursday (69.6)
Dahmen still managed to hit 13 of 14 fairways and he’s hit 88.1% (37 of 42) through three rounds
Dahmen’s putting wasn’t as hot as the first two rounds when he had 16 birdies
but he made a handful of 4- to 5-footers that kept him atop the leaderboard after competitors had pulled within one stroke
“You can’t let down on one shot,” Dahmen said
it’s not just point and shoot like it was the first couple days
This was just a full grind and I handled it pretty well.”
Dahmen’s 17-under 199 matched the tournament record for the lowest 54-hole total
Chan Kim (69) and Michael Thorbjornsen (70) are three shots off the lead
Higgo got to 15 under after a birdie on No
but the South African three-putted for bogey on No
Thorbjornsen birdied three of the first four holes to reach 15 under before dropping out of the top 10 with double bogeys on No
He finished strongly with a 3-under 33 on the back nine
Vince Whaley fired a 66 – the low round of the day – to join Jeremy Paul (67) and Ben Martin (67) four strokes behind Dahmen
Dahmen will sleep on the lead for the third straight night
He opened with a course-record 62 and added a 66 on Friday
He’s shooting for his second PGA Tour victory
four years after winning at the same venue in 2021
Dahmen and Kim tee off in the final twosome at 10:40 a.m
Forecasts call for winds between 10 and 20 miles per hour with gusts to 25
EAST LANSING — Lincoln Frantti is technically still a freshman
But after playing 28 hockey games for Howell
many of them nail-biters against state-ranked opponents
he has more big-game experience than many seniors
one of three ninth-graders making big contributions for the third-ranked Highlanders
kept Howell’s season alive by scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 state Division 1 quarterfinal victory over fourth-ranked Clarkston Saturday at Munn Ice Arena
Frantti scored his sixth goal of the season on a back-door play with 13 minutes and 41 seconds left in the third period off a pass from Marco Wolf
“It’s probably the biggest goal I’ve scored in my life,” Frantti said
his biggest goal may have been a game-winner in a 3-2 victory over Novi on a dump-in from the blue line on Jan
They’ve been key contributors all season for a team that is 23-3-2 and earned a trip to USA Hockey Arena for the first time in five seasons
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“I feel like I’ve matured a lot,” Frantti said
I’ve just developed more confidence out there.”
Howell last qualified for the state semifinals in 2020
the state tournament was shut down one day before the Highlanders were scheduled to play because of the COVID outbreak
The last time the Highlanders actually played in the semifinals was in 2010 when they reached the state championship game for the second year in a row
“It’s huge for the team and huge for this program,” Howell coach Keith Robertson said
“You’re in Livingston County and there’s a lot of good hockey out this way
I’m very proud of the group and how they’ve battled throughout the year.”
It was the seventh one-goal victory over Howell
which has only lost two one-goal decisions that came down to shootouts in showcases
The Highlanders had to come from behind to pull off their latest tight victory
which lost in overtime in the state semifinal last season after beating Howell in the quarterfinal
opened the scoring with 14:33 left in the second period on a goal by Eric Wade
Bryce Eskola tied the game for Howell with 4:35 left in the second period
Howell goalie Henry Lansky wasn’t going to relinquish it
“We’re comfortable being up or down by a goal at any point in the game,” Robertson said
“We feel pretty comfortable in a one-goal game
Those are how we’ve played most of our games so far.”
The state semifinals will be played Friday at USA Hockey Arena
Sparta and Salem are the other semifinalists
The MHSAA will seed those four teams before the semifinals
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Clarkston won $1 million Friday, according to the Michigan Lottery
The ticket matched the five white balls drawn Friday night — 4
a Sunoco gas station located at 7650 Ortonville Road
The prize must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing
The estimated jackpot for the next Mega Millions drawing Tuesday is $110 million ($50.2 million cash option.)
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was built to serve customers from Clarkston and all of Independence Township
including the new Waldon Village development.
“Independence Market is committed to serving our new neighbors with value and convenience that makes it easy to get in and out quickly,” noted Independence Market Store Director Robert Lajcaj
“Our team has been working hard to get the store ready to open with a great assortment of local and national-brand products
and we can't wait to welcome our neighbors next month.”
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Independence Market will employ about 80 associates who will earn competitive wages and have access to health benefits and a 401(k) program with a company match
— A Clarkston man has been charged with felony assault after allegedly attempting to strangle a woman and hitting her with a car
According to the Lewiston Tribune
44-year-old Justin Starnes was arrested on Sunday after witnesses reported seeing a woman beaten and bloodied on the ground
Police records indicate that Starnes had been drinking before the attack
during which he allegedly broke the woman's front tooth and choked her
The woman was treated at the hospital for several injuries
Authorities noted that this is not the first time the woman has been assaulted by Starnes
He is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow
a conviction for second-degree assault by strangulation could result in a 10-year prison sentence
charges against David Boyd have been upgraded from second-degree murder to first-degree murder
He remains in custody at the Asotin County Jail
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clarkston Police Department at (509) 758-1680
CLARKSTON – Clarkston Police officers responded to a shooting on the 1200 block of Ash Street on January 28 at 8:58 p.m
officers found a deceased male at the residence
A second male at the scene told officers he had shot his neighbor during a dispute between the two men
A 76-year-old Clarkston resident was taken to the Clarkston Police Department for questioning and later arrested for second-degree murder
Authorities stated the investigation is ongoing
and further details will be released at a later time
The name of the deceased will be made public pending approval from the Asotin County Coroner and notification of next of kin
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(Atlanta News First) - 10 families are out of a home Thursday morning after an apartment fire in Clarkston
The fire happened overnight at the Silver Oak Apartments on 1281 Brockett Rd
Atlanta News First has a crew on the scene working to learn more about what caused the fire and whether the American Red Cross is helping the families impacted
The fire happens as metro Atlanta wakes up to frigid temperatures Thursday
Check back with Atlanta News First for updates
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Soldotna’s Brody Linton and Quinlyn Snyder of Clarkston (Washington) battle for the ball at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School on Wednesday
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(WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death from Saturday morning
was found dead inside a home on the 2000 block of Clarkston Drive at 7:38 a.m.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office said the man was pronounced dead at 8:47 a.m
Deputies said the death is being investigated as suspicious
The incident comes amid an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed about 200 lives in nearly three years across the CSRA
The crime outbreak has affected communities large and small
Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs
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Clarkston breaks ground on affordable housing project to address high demandby Daniela Julio-Cano
WA- New affordable housing is coming to the LC Valley
After years of working on agreements with the city
The Clarkston Family Haven will serve families at or below 60 percent of the average median income
with a total of 72 housing units available
" For a community to be economically successful it has to have a range of housing options
it's got to have housing for those that can afford it and those that are challenged," President and CEO of Horizon Housing Alliance John Pilcher said
Horizon Housing Alliance provides affordable housing developments through the state of Washington
President and CEO John Pilcher says the non-profit is always looking for locations that have a high demand for housing
" We do market studies of communities across the state
It's kind of a need and opportunity thing where we match up the need of the community with an opportunity of a new development," Pilcher said
Horizon Housing Alliance and Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington decided on the City of Clarkston after seeing the high need for housing and plenty of no vacancy in the existing affordable housing within the city
" When we heard from local community members that they had money to help support housing
but people couldn't find a place to live
We thought well we know that we can do something about it that's why we partnered with Horizon to bring housing to Clarkston," Catholic Charities Executive Director Jonathan Mallahan said
Both partners have been working on getting this project started for the past three years
the project was at a standstill after an interim zoning ordinance was passed by Clarkston city council
once an agreement was reached the project was able to continue moving forward
" It's rewarding to see the work we've done finally pay off with the work that is going on here and this project is going to happen fast
Then building will start getting leased up on this very site that we are standing on," Pilcher said
The family development will be located on Port Drive
two- and three-bedroom units available for rent
The property for the units is owned by Horizon Housing Alliance but Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington will be on-site operating the building
providing supportive service for residents to reach their goals
" This isn't just a home; it's not just a place for people to live
It really is a foundation for people to make changes in their life for them to support and achieve their goals," Mallahan said
the first building will have available units in 12 months and completion of the whole development is set for 15 months
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2025Anti-Trump/Musk rallies planned for Clarkston
PullmanLewiston TribuneThis screenshot shows the locations of "Hands Off" protests scheduled for today throughout the Lower 48 states as of Friday evening.handsoff2025.com“Hands Off” protests will take place in Clarkston
Pullman and Moscow today as part of nationwide demonstrations against moves by President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk to cut social programs and reduce the size of the federal government
and at noon at both Cougar Plaza in Pullman and along the 500 block of Bridge Street in Clarkston
Protests are planned in cities and towns in all 50 states and are expected to number more than 1,200 in total
According to the group Indivisible that is organizing the events
more than 400,000 people have signed up to attend the rallies
More information on the movement is available at handsoff2025.com
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David Walter Belch of Clarkston passed away peacefully
surrounded by family and dear friends on January 12
Son of Walter and Stella Belch and brother to Patricia and Jimmy
loving father of David Belch and Nancy (Keith) Cox
grandfather of Kayla (Priscilla) Grace and brother to John Belch
but eventually became his career as a long time designer at General Motors
Dave enjoyed attending auto shows and watching classic cars at the Woodward Dream Cruise
He also had a fascination with model trains as a child
One particular Lionel set was a family favorite
and could be found circling the family Christmas tree for many years
fixer of all things squeaky or broken and a family caretaker
His family and close friends knew him for his exhausting particularness of food quality and preparation
In his early years you could find him delighting over a meal of sardines and white bread topped with cold butter and hot peppers
pickled pigs feet or savoring a bowl of Czarnina (duck blood soup) at the Polish Village Cafe
and Nancy were still living at home he introduced them to the Detroit Jazz Festival
but would take his family to Port Huron to eat KFC while watching the freighters pass underneath the Blue Water Bridge
and even took his family there for their 50th wedding anniversary
He was a golf hobbyist but had zero other interest in sports
Dave was a fixer of all things; the original MacGyver at problem solving
He made sure his kids and granddaughter knew the basics of tools and how to use them safely and properly
When they had their own cars they went through the Belch automotive boot camp
You could often find him and his beloved young friend Konrad tinkering in the garage working on the tractor and grabbing lunch at White Castle
His absolutely greatest love and accomplishment is his family
When asked if there is anything he wanted to accomplish yet in life
His main goal in life was to make sure that his amazing wife was taken care of
choir and band concert for David and Nancy
He insisted on driving to Grand Rapids to see his granddaughter
piano and dance recital and her high school graduation
His dream was that she graduated college and he assisted her in this journey
Milestones and accomplishments: married for 60 years
built his own home in Clarkston where David was born
retired from General Motors after 41 years
and heroically fought Wegener’s disease for 20 years
They gave him two years to live but he survived 20
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January 21 at 1:00 pm at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the National Kidney Foundation
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ID- The Lewiston Bengals are taking on the Clarkston Bantams in their opening baseball game
Head Coach Darren Trainor of the Bengals does not want the program to get complacent
"To continue just to grow the program as a whole and want to focus on the fundamentals and how we're going to do things with attitude
and everything we do so that’s been our focus,” Trainor said
The Bengals start at home for the first four games of the season
Head coach Trainor believes they've got the strategy for success
so getting guys on base aggressively early in the count and limiting strikeouts on the offensive side will be key to us," Trainor said
a rivalry game is sure to get baseball fans hyped
" I think it's overall just a great opportunity for our community to come out and watch our kids play baseball in the community
I think baseball in the community means a lot," Trainor said
Guy Krasselt knows they must trust each other to pull out the win
and our pitchers have to trust our defense to play defense behind us
and hitters just have to be ready to go in the box," Krasselt said.