New commander seeks to serve vets

New commander seeks to serve vets

Kimberly Lambouris will soon take the commander post at the Clarkston American Legion. Photo by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor As the American Legion Post 63 prepares for Memorial Day remembrances on Monday, Kimberly Lambouris of Davisburg is preparing to assume her duties as leader of the post. “I am very proud […]

STUDENT VIEWPOINT: Bees: can’t live without them

By Cole Campbell Bees: they sting, they bite, and they also pollinate 70% of our major food crops. We’re losing 30-40% of our bees and this could cause a global food shortage. In order to maintain enough bees for our crops, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, must require farmers to use bee safe products. […]

Memorial Day parade

American Legion Post 63 leads a Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 29. Clarkston High School Marching Band, Post 63 Color and Honor Guard, Squadron 63 Sons of the American Legion, Unit 63 Auxiliary in the parade, and vintage military vehicles provided by Terry and Muriel Shelswell marches from Depot Park to […]

SPIRITUAL MATTERS: Seek God’s help in civil disobedience

Our national government is becoming paralyzed through animosity. It is a reflection of the growing mood in our society. A few weeks back, a man was pulled off a United Airlines flight and it made national headlines. Even I got caught up cheering the man on, as I do not like the way airlines have […]

Feeling the Force

Feeling the Force

Isaiah Rumble as Darth Vader and Jedi Jonah Ingram celebrate Star Wars Day at Clarkston Independence District Library, May 13. The library celebrated all things Star Wars with games and activities. Photo by Phil Custodio

Solen Lester KINSER

KINSER, Solen Lester “Willford”; of Clarkston; May 20, 2017; age 90; preceded in death by his wife Kathryn Jane & brothers: Francis & Harold; uncle of Mortell (Jean) Kinser, Linda Herbert & Cynthia Kinser.  Willford retired from General Motors after serving in the United States Navy during WWII.  Friends may visit at Lewis E. Wint […]

Mathew C. MERSINO

MERSINO, Mathew C.; of Oxford; May 20, 2017; age 94; husband of Faye for 68 years; father of Brad (Patti) Mersino, Rod (Karen) Mersino, Lana (Joe) Quisenberry, Randy Mersino, Valerie (Rich) Terryah, Doug Mersino, Veronica (Marty Wells) Mersino; also survived by 27 grandchildren & 45 great grandchildren; brother of Richard (Kathy) Mersino, Phyllis Pagel, Stanley […]

Morris Lee HAGLER

HAGLER, Morris Lee; of Clarkston; May 19, 2017; age 94; preceded in death by his wife Marilyn; father of Jane (late Mike) Dennis, Julia Elledge, Anne (Bob) Szmagaj, Lisa (Gary) Edwards; grandpa of Jeffrey, Cyndi (Matt), Amy (Tony), Alyssa (Steve), Brian, Andrea, Leighann; great grandpa of Corbin, Callie, Jackson, Charlie, Jakob, Brian Jr, Breanna, Laura; […]

KENNETH O. WILLIAMS, II

WILLIAMS, KENNETH O., II of Clarkston; died May 19, 2017.  He was 71.  Born November 15, 1945 in Brown City, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Ella (nee: Weiberg) Williams.    He is survived by one daughter, Brianna (David) Gabbard; one son, Kenneth (Brittney) Williams, III; five grandchildren, Haylee, Hunter, Ayden, Piper and Kenneth, IV; mother-in-law, […]

Vivian L. TOBIN

TOBIN, Vivian L. of Waterford; May 18, 2017; age 77.  Loving mom of Frank (Ann) Meissner, John Tobin, Colleen (Shawn) Miller, Karyn (Curtis) Talley and Mike (Kim) Tobin; proud grandma of 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Friends may visit at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Friday, May 26th from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 […]