James A. FENBERT

FENBERT, James A.; of Clarkston; November 27, 2017; age 77; husband of Maryann for 54 years; father of Bob (Clare) Fenbert, Jeannie (Mike) Moss, Tom (Danielle) Fenbert, Ed (Tina) Fenbert; grandpa of Patrick, Julia, Ryan, Jacob, Zachery, Franklin, Henry; brother of Hank, Steve, John, Mike, Charron. Jim was a graduate of University of Detroit and […]

Lois N. Bonner

Lois N. Bonner, age 93, formerly of Clarkston, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 in Adrian where she and her husband, W. Leigh Bonner moved into a retirement home.  He preceded her in death on November 10, 2010. Lois was a charter member of Calvary Lutheran Church and for many years served as treasurer […]

Dan D. MacLENNAN

MacLENNAN, Dan D.; of Clarkston formerly of Alpena; November 24, 2017; age 84; preceded in death by his wife Elaine; father of Karen (Matt) Jameson, David (Teresa) MacLennan & Nancy (Joe) Loe; grandpa of Jennifer, Hanna, Colin, Trevor, Joe “L.J.”; great grandpa of Eli; brother of Jean Tiffany, Ann Waldera & Allan MacLennan. Dan served […]

Annie MANFRIN

MANFRIN, Annie; born in Marysville, MI; age 94; passed November 22, 2017; of Warren; sister of Erma (Albert) Butlin; special aunt of Cindy (Bill) Alexander, Nancy (Tom) Hawkinson, Albert “Buz” (Andrea) Butlin & Janice (Bob) Lewis; also many great nieces & nephews; preceded in death by her brothers Ernesto & Rino. Annie was an intensely […]

Tickets for underage drinking

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Kids caught drinking alcohol will get one more chance to avoid a criminal record come New Year’s Day in Michigan. Clarkston City Council is looking to revise its local ordinances to reflect the new state law. “The city’s minor in possession ordinance will become outdated on Jan. 1 – […]

Bank robber sought

Deputies are looking for an armed robber who struck the Comerica Bank at 7565 Dixie Highway, 12:18 p.m., Nov. 20. The robber was wearing all black, including gloves and a full face ski mask. The suspect is very short statured, possibly a female. The suspect left the scene in a dark blue SUV, possibly a […]

City civics

City civics

Clarkston High School civics students Danielle Stover, at left, Montserrat Palomino, and classmates presented ideas to improve their community to Clarkston City Council, Nov. 13. Their ideas included a three-way stop where Depot Road and Church Street meet M-15, and getting rid of a parking space on Main closest to Depot to improve pedestrian safety. […]

New track loader for snowy city lots

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor DPW workers will deploy a smaller vehicle to clear snow from city parking lots this winter, after City Council voted unanimously to replace its front-end loader with a new track loader. The tracked machine would be more flexible, nimble, able to fit in tight spaces, adaptable, and reduce storage […]

Many thanks for Veterans Day

Bailey Lake students spent the entire day, Nov. 10, talking to veterans about their service. “It’s a wonderful lesson for them to hear their stories on what they have accomplished in their careers in the military and private sector,” said Andrea Beauchamp, who chaired the Salute To Our Armed Forces event with Marcelino Caballa. Other […]