New M-15 name honors Dep. Overall

Before finishing their terms in office, state Rep. Jim Tedder (R-Independence Twp.) and Gov. Rick Snyder succeeded in renaming part of M-15 to honor fallen Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall. Tedder sponsored HB 5672 to rename M-15, from I-75 to the Genesee County border, the Deputy Eric Overall Memorial Highway. It was signed into law […]

Winning streak to 7 after break

The Clarkston Varsity Basketball squad added two victories to its winning streak over winter break, beating Farmington High School at home, 75-62, Dec. 28; and North Farmington High School , 47-45, Jan. 3. During the Dec. 28 game, Fletcher Loyer scored 26 points, with five rebounds and four assists. Keegan Wasilk scored 12 points, with […]

Lifetime racer

Gary Morgan of Clarkston is a lifelong world competitive runner and race walker. Morgan ran on the high school cross country team, and started competitive race-walking at age 15 at an Amateur Athletic Union event. He added climbing expeditions and has been competing or pacing distance events ever since, from Africa to Antarctica. He was […]

New music videos at Clarkston Idol

The Clarkston A Cappella program will unveil their first professionally produced music videos this Saturday, at Clarkston Idol. The videos by Detroit Voice and Clarkston Synergy were recorded professionally and then shot at Camp A Cappella this past summer in Ohio. The videos, “Karmastition” by Detroit Voice, originally by Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder, and […]

Activist looks at dark side of 5G promise

Activist looks at dark side of 5G promise

Nick Sioma takes a reading of his cell phone tranmissions with his EMF meter. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Last year about mid March, Nick Sioma, 39, of Independence Township was just back from working in Hawaii and staying with his parents when he went outside for a cigarette. “It […]

New buses

New buses

From left, Derek Smith, Independence Township Parks, Recreation, and Seniors director; Barbara Rollin, seniors supervisor; Jerry Ellis, driver; Theresa Gordon, parks and rec; and Madonna Van Fossen, SMART Oakland County Ombudsman worked to update the township bus fleet. BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Folks needing a ride to the doctor’s or for shopping have […]

JOAN MARIE MASON

MASON, JOAN MARIE of Clarkston, passed away Friday January 4, 2018 at 88 years of age. Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Milford. Loving Mother of Michael (Chris) Mason, Gordon (Nancy) Mason, Gary (Debby) Mason and Marcia (Bruce) Mercado; cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother of many. Joan was devoted to her […]

Technology answers

This Saturday, Jan. 5, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., the Clarkston Independence District Library will host a Technology Question & Answer program. Bring your electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. and ask any questions to learn how to use the devices more effectively. They can also learn advanced tips and tricks to get the most […]

Victoria Sue FIFE-GREENE

FIFE-GREENE, Victoria Sue; lifetime Clarkston resident; passed away Dec. 27, 2018; age 71; loving Mother of Nikole (Ryan) Moore; devoted Gigi of Nik, Griffin, Katie, Emerson & Cullen; dear Sister of Dan (Jan) Fife & Judith Murray; preceded in death by her son Matthew Victor Greene & her parents Julia & Victor Fife. Memorial Service […]