HARRIS, RAYMOND GERALD of Ortonville crossed his last finish line on May 30, 2017. Ray and his identical twin brother, Ron, were born in Lansing, Michigan on their Great Aunt’s kitchen table to Ronald “Rondie” P. Harris and Martha F. (Remus) Harris. Born into an auto racing family, the brothers spent their younger years working […]
FORSYTH-SMITH, Wendy Sue; of Ypsilanti; formerly of Clarkston; May 28, 2017; age 51; mother of Brenden & Kylee Smith; daughter of Charlotte (late Jim) Forsyth; sister of Alan (Cindy) Forsyth, Lisa Forsyth, Pam (Randy) Baron & Larry Forsyth. Wendy was a dental hygienist. Friends may visit at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston […]
Kiwanis Club Clarkston hosts an informational meeting on May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Buck Shots Bar and Grill, 7048 Gateway Park Drive, to provide more information about Kiwanis. For more information, check www.kiwanis.org, www.mikiwanis.org, or Facebook at “Michigan district of Kiwanis.”
City budget City Council hosts a public hearing on the 2017-2018 budget, 7 p.m., Monday, June 12. That’s not quite soon enough for resident Chet Pardee, who asked about spending exceeding budgeted amounts at the May 22 council meeting. “Michigan law requires budget amendments prior to approval of an expenditure or payment for expenditures which […]
Kiwanis Club representatives Linda Ann Heldt and Larry Memmer check out the local area, including The Clarkston News, during their three-day tour last week. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The Kiwanis are coming to Clarkston, hoping to set up shop this summer. Representatives of the community service club visited the […]
Martin and Tracy Warren along with son James are stepping up and opening their Clarkston home to hundreds of guests for the 2017 SCAMP Home Tour. Martin and Tracy bought their home in 2011 sight unseen and moved to Clarkston from California to be a part of the local community and to enjoy the serene […]
Ally Mann, Clarkston High School student, sings the National Anthem as Don Davis, Brian York, and Steve Percival raise the flag. Photos by Phil Custodio A patriotic crowd filled Lakeview Cemetery under blue skies to honor and remember those who fell fighting for freedom during the American Legion Post 63’s Memorial Day Service. The legion […]
Clarkston Farm and Garden Club hosts its annual Perennial Plant Exchange, 8:30 a.m., June 3, in the M-15 and Washington Street parking lot. Trading of potted plants starts at 9 a.m., with order determined by drawing – one plant pick at a time. Dig, divide and thin the number of plants to trade. Pot plants […]
IRWIN, Clifford R. – of Davison, MI, age 75, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Davison United Methodist Church, 207 East Third Street, Davison, MI 48423, Pastor Kevin Miles officiating. The family will receive visitors 10-11 AM Wednesday, […]
MEYERS, Carole A.; of Clarkston; May 22, 2017; age 80; preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Franklin; mother of David (Rhonda) Meyers, Linda (Wim) Meyers-Schermerhorn, Lori (Jerry) Elliott, Lisa (Bill) Hendricks, Donna (Roger) Nissen; grandma of Mark, Ian, John (Allison), Stephen (Courtney), Melyssa (Justin), Shane (Jena), Stephani (Aaron), Samantha (Skyler), Tyler, Elizabeth, […]