Darrell H. Cooper will talk about and sign his books at Brioni’s on Sept. 17. The books are free, with donations benefitting SCAMP. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor “The man with the simplist taste is always satisfied.” “My daddy told me, son always wear yore spurs, you don’t never know […]
As I write this, Hurricane Irma is threatening Florida after already devastating much of the Caribbean. It is being called the largest storm ever recorded in the Atlantic. Our prayers and well wishes go out to all the people affected by this natural disaster as well as to all the other recent extreme weather events. […]
Broadway theater agent Susan Schulman kicks off the new Oakland Town Hall speaker season, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m., at the St. George Cultural Center, 43816 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills. Schulman, author of “Backstage Pass to Broadway, True Tales of a Theatre Press Agent,” will discuss her experiences with top New York City actors and […]
Ben Peterson shares his story of serving in combat in Iraq, and invited others to write down their stories and place them in his duffel bag. Photos by Phil Custodio Veterans and their families and friends gathered, Sept. 9, for an evening of story sharing and remembrances. Bridgewood Church, 6765 Rattalee Lake Road, hosted the […]
MIELKE, Richard A.; of Clarkston; September 8, 2017; age 87; loving husband of Betty for 67 years; beloved father of Rick (Sharon), David and Rebecca (Kirk) Brinkman; grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 5; preceded in death by his granddaughter Stephanie, his parents, brother Milton and sister Delores. Richard proudly served in the U.S. […]
Here’s Independence Township’s proposed boundaries for hunting. Hunting would be allowed in the pink areas. According to the new ordinance, bow hunting allowed in the entire township, as long as state laws and guidelines are followed; Firearm hunting allowed in restricted areas, as long as state laws and guidelines are followed; No hunting with center-fire rifles or handguns; […]
EICHBRECHT (JENKS), Geraldine M.; of Lake formerly of Fife Lake; June 16, 2017; age 94; preceded in death by her husband William; mother of Gary (Sue Ann) Eichbrecht, Kaye (Bill Cusenza) Eichbrecht, Terry (Cynthia) Eichbrecht, James Eichbrecht, Lori Ann Eichbrecht; grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 14; sister of Bob (Rosemary) Jenks, Ed (Mary) Jenks. […]
SEARS, James B. “Jim” of White Lake; September 5, 2017; age 74. Loving husband of Carol for 51 years. Proud father of Shelly (Dana) Harmon, Tammie (John) Nagridge and Stefanie (Chris) Martindale; cherished grandpa of Justin Harmon, Natalie, Ryan and Jason Martindale; dear brother of Charles (Marge) Sears; brother-in-law of John (Theresa) Janczarek. Also survived […]
After 76 years, Clarkston’s Labor Day parade was cancelled this year, but some residents decided to have one anyway. Emmett, Oliver, Lilah, and Keaton Hill decorated their bikes and paraded along with Mayor Steven Percival for Cory Johnston, Buck and Joan Kopietz (who hosted the party), and their parents, Chris and Mary Hill. Photo by […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor For resident Stuart Mahler, it’s high time for City Council to readdress two lawsuits against the city. “Every one of you has been a strong proponent of transparency,” Mahler said at the Aug. 28 meeting. “The issues seem to be settled, as it relates to us. Why we should […]