The snow is warmer so it must be spring. One nice thing about the snow is that it blankets the earth with a coat of pretty white and covers up all of the trash on the side of the road. At least until it melts and then there it is againthat pesky trash. This time […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor When contemplating his next graphic novel, Clarkston comic writer Shaun Manning turned to the classics. “The first time I remember reading Shakespeare was during my study period in seventh or eighth grade at Clarkston Middle School,” said Manning, a 1998 Clarkston High School grad. “I don’t even think it […]
BRONDIGE-WILLIAMS, Evelyn R.; of Holly; April 7, 2018; age 98; preceded in death by her first husband George Williams & second husband Bill Brondige; loving mother of Charlene (John) Duffie, Craig (Maureen) Williams & Cheryl (Robert) Cox; grandmother of Angie (Kevin) Stinde, Amy (William) Wilhelme, Dan Williams, Kristy (Kevin) Olech, Matt (Karly) Williams, Steven Williams, […]
DRAVING, Susan Elizabeth; of Clarkston; April 6, 2016; age 63; Loving mother of Ashleigh Draving, Austin (Kiera Waldick) Draving & Justin Draving; daughter of Elmer (late Elizabeth) Skolnik; sister of Joan (the late Richard) Fox, Elaine Skolnik & Amy (Frank) Rabbio; also survived by Michael (Leanne) Draving. Sue enjoyed swimming & baking and loved anything […]
THAYER, Ellen J.; of Waterford; April 6, 2018; age 85; preceded in death by husband Keith; Mother of Karen, Kalvin & Kim Thayer; grandma of Nicholas (Amanda) and Emily Thayer; sister of Barbara Jarvis. Celebration of Life Saturday, April 14th from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at OverTyme Grill & Tap Room, 4724 Dixie Hwy, Waterford. Arrangements […]
We are fortunate to have known and loved Colleen Anne Rivenburgh, who passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 27th. Colleen was 51, she was an amazing mother to Kyle and Kelley and a loving wife and partner to Mike, and a companion to her adoring pets: Bebe, Ollie-Butt, Stella-Bear, Oscar and Milo. In addition to her immediate family, […]
Independence Township will be conducting hydrant flushing on the Hillview Estate’s water system on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. This work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Customers may experience some discolored water. Please run cold water to clear your lines and avoid doing laundry until the water is clear. […]
Groups of teens and volunteers from St. Daniel Catholic Community convened in downtown Clarkston bearing crosses on Good Friday to collect prayer intentions for their Easter services that weekend. Photo by Phil Custodio
Driver Wendy Burns had several spots to choose from as she parked in the city-owned lot at Main and Washington streets downtown, Monday morning. After a check of her license plate number, she used coins to pay a parking fee at the kiosk at the southeast corner of the lot, which was operational for the […]
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance hosts a Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth 10-14 years old on Mondays, April 9-May 21, 5:30-8 p.m., Sashabaw Middle School, 5565 Pine Knob Lane. Register for the free, seven-session program at https://novicc-strengtheningfamilies.eventbrite.com. The program includes dinner, prizes, and sibling child care upon request. It includes a skills-building curriculum to […]