SPIRITUAL MATTERS: The seven S’s of spiritual living

Many years ago now I was called to serve with a church that seemed to be a wonderful new opportunity to establish our vision for spiritual community. It began divinely. Everyone seemed to be excited by the possibilities. We engaged in visioning together, we set goals to work toward that vision of being all that […]

Lyman L. Thornton

Thornton, Lyman L. of Waterford; July 30, 2017; age 74.  Husband of Lauren; father of Kecia (Rob) Sheetz and Andrew Thornton; step father of Tony (Debbie) Selhost, Rick Selhost, Tanya (Charles) Smith and Angela (Jim) Dueman; grandfather of 9; brother of Calvin “Gene” (Peggy) Thornton, Bertie (Raleigh) Parrott and Cheryl “Chari” (Mark) Christie.  Friends may […]

Marianne K. BALLARD

BALLARD, Marianne K.; of Waterford formerly of Utica; July 29, 2017; age 77; mother of Bob Gott, Alan (Dolly) Gott, Kevin Gott, Lisa (Joe) Morgan; survived by 10 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; sister of Liz Evans, Sue Pletta, Elaine Mull, Edward Churilla; Friends may visit at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Friday 4:00 […]

Catherine BECK (KENNEDY)

BECK (KENNEDY), Catherine “Joei”; of Clarkston formerly of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; unexpectedly July 29, 2017; age 42; wife of Darryl; mother of Madison MacDonald, Claira & John Beck; daughter of Greg (Sherry) Kennedy & Heather (Joe) Brennan; sister of Gregory (Catherine) Kennedy, Kory (Dominique) Brennan, Kyle (Jessie) Brennan, Jarret Kennedy, Mitchel Kennedy, Justin Kennedy, […]

Barbara Anne HOSCILA

HOSCILA, Barbara Anne; of Suttons Bay formerly of Elk Rapids; July 9, 2017; age 78; wife of Fred Hoscila, D.D.S., M.S. for 59 years; mother of Lisa (Kip, D.D.S.) Litton, Esq., Amy (late Marty) Rice & Timothy Hoscila; also survived by 5 grandchildren: Tara, Emily, Nicholas, Savanah, Michael & 4 great grandchildren: Abigail, Allyana, Erica, […]

ARTHUR O. SANS

SANS, ARTHUR O., passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at 88 years of age. Born July 12, 1929 in Pontiac, MI, the son of the late Julienne (Sans) King. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Zwicker). Dear father of Jeffrey Sans, Elizabeth (Sean) Tierney, Artha (Jonathan) Horowitz, Peter (Gretchen) Sans and Margaret Mary Sans; proud […]

Hubert H. WARD

WARD, Hubert H., of White Lake; July 26, 2017; age 89. Loving husband of Juanita for 67 years; father of Hugh (Jo Anna), Wendell and Bruce; grandpa of Angela, Dawn, Cory, Bruce Jr., Tiffany, Paulette, Darrin and Brooke; great grandpa of Abigail, Samantha, Byron, Trystin, Kayla, Wesley and Gabriella; brother of Joseph (late Peggy) and […]

Carolyn Anne BAILEY

BAILEY, Carolyn Anne, of Clarkston; July 26, 2017; age 70.  Beloved wife of Roger of 37 years; loving mother of Leslie Anne (Daniel) Incandela and Julian Paul (Arielle) Bailey; daughter of Mary and the late Robert Ballard; sister of Roger (Leslie) Ballard, Robin and Debbie.  Carolyn enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.  Friends […]

Parking proposals could create 194 more spaces

Parking proposals could create 194 more spaces

City Manager Jonathan Smith demonstrates a paid-parking kiosk for City Council. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor A six-part plan could create up to 194 new spots to park in the city, including some in front of Washington Street homes. The recommendations, presented at Monday’s City Council meeting, include adding 100 […]

Lapeer man charged in break-in

Aaron Patrick Riley of Lapeer, 24, faces burglary charges after being found, bleeding, early Thursday morning. Deputies responded to a BP gas station break-in alarm 12:35 a.m., July 20, in the 7200 block of Ortonville Road. They found the front window of the business broken out with a piece of concrete, and a trail of […]