Ind Twp Board 8-14-18

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE August 14, 2018 A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Independence Township Hall The Pledge of Allegiance was given. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Pallotta, Brown, Aliaga, Loughrin, Ritchie, Schroeder Absent: None Also Present: Wendy […]

Barn Bash at Springfield Oaks

Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s Barn Bash will be on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Ellis Barn, Springfield Oaks County Park. From 4-6:30 p.m., the barn will be filled with fun activities including country music and heritage games. Learn to line dance or sit back and have a s’more. Pile the family into the wagon and […]

Mini-Mountaineers at Everest Academy

Some of Everest Academy’s littlest Mountaineers donned spirit wear to help their big brothers and sisters prepare for the new school year. “They are ready to cheer on their favorite sports teams this fall and can’t wait to join our ranks in a few years,” said Mary Williams of Everest. Faculty and staff were busy, […]

State-of-the-art Karmanos Cancer center at McLaren Oakland

State-of-the-art Karmanos Cancer center at McLaren Oakland

McLaren, Karmanos, and Oakland County officials join Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman and Dr. Justin F. Klamerus, president of Karmanos Cancer Hospital, in cutting the ribbon to open the new Karmanoc Cancer surgical center at McLaren Oakland, Aug. 14. Photos by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The new Karmanos Cancer Institute location at […]

Susan E. White

Susan E. White of Clarkston, age 52, was granted her angel wings August 17, 2018. Beloved daughter of Judy and the late Ron White.  Loving sister of Nancy (Nick) Mikaelian, Ric White and Lisa (Jay) Lacewell.  Dear aunt of Dominick, Abigail, Brandon, Ashley, Jordyn and Matthew.  Dear niece of Elaine (Wayne) Stuart and cousin of Jennifer […]

Daniel Ray Craven

Daniel Ray “Dan” Craven September 13th 1946 Clarkston, Michigan – August 15th 2018 Milwaukie, Oregon Daniel “Dan” Craven passed away suddenly on August 15th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Dan is survived by life partner, Leslie Hursfall, son Chad Craven whom he shared with former spouse Betty-Ann Craven, sister Darlene Malek and husband John Malek, brother John […]

Thelma M. COBB

COBB, Thelma M.; of Clarkston; August 17, 2018; age 86; preceded in death by her husband Leon “Jerry”, daughter Edith Hopper, grandson James Cobb & sister Beverley Winstanley; mother of Rev. David (Sheila), Daniel, Douglas (Jacqueline) & Frank Cobb; also survived by 10 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren. Thelma attended Mt Zion, being involved with […]

Anthony Francis Dubeck, Jr.

Anthony Francis Dubeck, Jr. (Tony) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018 surrounded by family. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Patricia (O’Brien) of 50+ years, devoted children Michael (Christine), John (Beth), Margaret, and Daniel (Susie), and six amazing grandchildren Daniel, John, Anthony, David, Lucille, and Joseph as well as many wonderful […]

PHIL IN THE BLANK: De mini-what?

“Substantial compliance with the law.” This was one of a couple legal concepts/phrases brought up at the special meeting of the City Council last week. City attorney Thomas Ryan mentioned it when discussing the shifting deadlines lately for candidates interested in running for City Council. I might have scoffed to myself. “Substantial compliance?” I’ll be […]

Teachers on tour

Teachers on tour

Gina Flavin, school social worker, and Kaitlin Eaton, art teacher, board the bus with fellow new teachers as they tour Clarkston Community Schools. The five-day orientation included lunch at The Fed downtown. Photo by Phil Custodio BY BRENDA DOMINICK Clarkston News Staff Writer Almost two weeks before school starts, a school bus is already out […]