Gordon L. HACKER

HACKER, Gordon L.; of Ortonville, formerly of Essexville, Pinconning, Ewen and Bruce Mines, Ontario;  May 26, 2018; age 90; born April 6, 1928 to Mildred Bacon and Edward Hacker; preceded in death by his wife Mary “Barb” Hacker, and his parents and sisters Joan Hacker, Donna (Jack) Reilly and brother Irving (Betty) Hacker.  Father of Gordon “Corky” Hacker […]

Lawrence W. LOEHNE

LOEHNE, Lawrence W. “Larry” of Clarkston; May 29, 2018; age 74.  Beloved husband of Judy for 53 years.  Loving father of JoAnne Speaks, Teresa (Dennis) Wynn and Larry (Holly) Loehne.  Proud and loving Papa of Nicholas Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Andrew Speaks, Adam Speaks, Meghan Loehne, Alexis Loehne and Christopher Montreuil.  Brother of Ila Klueh and Freda Healy.  Son in law […]

Steve Edward Ogans

Steve Edward Ogans, 62, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, previously of Brighton, and Clarkston, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on May 28th, 2018. Steve was born on July 24, 1955 in Pontiac, Michigan to Euphema and Charles Ogans.  He graduated from Clarkston High School and worked for Ironworkers Local 25 in Novi, Michigan for 30 years.  In […]

Candidate for office in business group

Marilyn Lash of Clarkston, member of the Greater Oakland Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), is an approved candidate for district vice president. Lash is a 46-year member of ABWA and has been active in Greater Oakland and Tipacon Charter Chapter as an officer and committee chairwoman. She is a member of […]

Ind Twp Ordinances, 6-5-18

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a regular meeting held on May 15, 2018, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved the Introduction and First Reading of an amendment to the Township’s Code of Ordinances and scheduled a Second Reading of the amendment at a regular meeting to be held on June 5, 2018 […]

Veterans’ sacrifice honored

Veterans’  sacrifice  honored

Clarkston Boy Scouts prepare for the Honor Guard’s rifle salute as Mayor Steve Percival and Past-Commander Don Davis present the Memorial Wreath at American Legion Post 63’s Memorial Day Service in Lakeview Cemetery, Monday. Photos by Phil Custodio Campbell-Richmond American Legion Post 63 Honor Guard led a procession of friends and family of fallen veterans […]

Prom in the park

Prom in the park

From left, Kassidy Mooney, Madison Guerrieri, Hannah Jolley, Alina Schneider, Kyla McNeill, Hannah Leonard and Loc Nguyen use the balloon-decorated bridge in Depot Park as the perfect backdrop for their prom pics. Photo by Serena Stauffer High schoolers in colorfully dazzling dresses and stylish suits filled Depot Park for pictures before prom, May 23. The […]

Help for sink fund

The families at Creative Co-Op Preschool are raising money to put a sink in their new classroom at Calvary Lutheran Church in Clarkston. “The church is going through a renovation, and they are generously providing a new space for our program,” said Amy Holmes, Creative Co-Op president. “We are so excited for the children and […]

SAGA OF SERENA: Ready to launch

By Serena Stauffer The past two years, I’ve watched my older brother and many friends get internships and work at them during the summer months and now it’s finally my turn. I’ve been lucky enough to get an internship with The Clarkston News and I plan to soak in all that I can while working […]

Fresh food, crafts, live music at summer Farmers’ Market

Dozens of vendors will fill the Clarkston Area Farmers Market when it returns for the summer next Saturday. “We have booked so far for this year about 40 vendors but will end up with about 50 vendors throughout the market season,” said Sylvia Ritchie, market manager. Vendors signed up so far include nine produce growers; […]