Robert Lewis Percival

Former Independence Township resident, Mr. Robert Lewis Percival, passed away Wednesday May 2, 2018. He was 55 years old. From his birth in Pontiac on July 16, 1962, to his death, he nourished all individuals around him with love, laughter, and joy. He was born to Janett Percival and the late Robert Percival. He was […]

James D. EGLER

EGLER, James D.; of Clarkston; formerly of Wyandotte & Riverview; passed peacefully on May 12, 2018; age 84; beloved husband of Connie for 60 years; wonderful dad of Deanna (late Robert) Olsen & Donald Egler; incredible grandpa of Alexis Egler, Paige Olsen, Dana Olsen & Austin Egler; brother of Martin (late Janet) Egler, Harry (Donna) […]

Robert G. Johnson

Robert G. Johnson (known as Bob to those who loved him) died peacefully at his home in Bend, Oregon of Lewy Body Dementia.  He passed under the care of his family, with the support of Partners in Care, on the evening of Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was 85 years old. Bob was born July […]

Robert TILLEY

TILLEY, Robert “Bob”; of Clarkston; May 8, 2018; age 85; loving husband of Nancy for 62 years; special father of Patrick Tilley, Judi (Bill) Sweany, Caron (Danny) Short, Matt (Elise) Tilley, Gordon (Sandy) Tilley, Brian (Wendy) Tilley, Beth (Andy) Pinner and David Tilley; Grandpa of 22 and Great Grandpa of 14; Bob is also survived […]

James E. KENNEDY

KENNEDY, James E. “Jim”; of Ortonville formerly of Southfield; May 8, 2018; age 65; husband of Cheryl; father of Julie (Adam) Gremli, James “Jimmy” (Tiffany) Kennedy II, Elizabeth Kennedy & Rebecca (Corey) Ronk; grandpa of Carter, Hunter, Carson & Nora; son in law of Barb & Gerald Mahar; brother of Thomas (Marie) Kennedy & Nancy […]

Uplifting music with choirs

This year’s Pops Concert by Clarkston High School choirs will feature uplifting songs to raise support and awareness of mental illness and suicide prevention. Solos, duets, and other groups have picked songs that are supportive and uplifting. In addition, the Concert Choir and The Madrigals will sing group numbers destigmatizing mental illness and raising support […]

Help needed for Kids’ Kloset

Makenna Walk, a senior at Clarkston High School, chose Kids’ Kloset as the recipient of her Passion Project, which is a part of her Independent Study class at CHS, instructed by Lisa Donley. She has been collecting disposal diapers since March for the outreach mission of First Congregational Church of Clarkston. “Kids’ Kloset is always […]

Oratorical contest winners

Clarkston Area Optimist Club honored winners of their Oratorical Contest, April 25. The Oratorical contest winners were Nathan Dimmer, first place, son of Linda and Ron Dimmer; Grace Nolan, second place, daughter of Wendy and Jason Nolan; and and Heather Burrum, third place, daughter of Laura and James Burrum.

Veterans for parade

Clarkston’s Fourth of July Parade is looking for veterans, especially from World War II and the Korean War, to be part of this year’s parade. Email clarkstonparade@gmail.com or call 248-514-1729. This year’s parade theme is “Main Street USA” and the parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4, in the St. Daniel Catholic […]

Celebration for champs

Clarkston fans wearing blue and gold will fill Depot Park on Thursday, May 17, at 4:30 p.m. for a State and World Champs Community Celebration, honoring Clarkston High School’s 2018 State Champion Basketball team, 2018 State Champion Winter Guard team, and 2018 World Robotics Champion FIRST Team RUSH 27. All are invited.