SCOTT, Elmira J. of Waterford; July 18, 2016; age 89; preceded in death by her husband Stewart, son Fred and brother Don; mother of Don (Pat) Scott and Dorothy (Pat) Cullen; grandma of Karen, Doug, Kelly and Bob; great grandma of Ashley and Sean; great great grandma of Eli; sister of Bernice Marshall. Elmira enjoyed […]
AYERS, Cecile R.; of Port Richey, FL; formerly of Pontiac; July 17, 2016; age 96; preceded in death by her husband Carnie; mother of Richard “Dick” (Kim Ogans) Ayers, Charles (Faye) Ayers and Carolyn (Bob) Sexton; grandma of Rick Ayers, Noah Sexton, Ireland Sexton; great grandma of Dylan and Devon; she will be missed by […]
Charles Elmer Anderson. Age 87. National City, MI. Passed away July 11, 2016. Born in Flint, MI May 17, 1929 to Edward and Edith (Loyer) Anderson. Was raised in Mikado until moving to Oscoda at age 8. Charles graduated from Oscoda High School (1946) before enlisting in the Army at 17 years and becoming one […]
SYMANSIC, Jeanne Anne; of Lake Orion formerly of Ortonville; July 16, 2016; age 67; wife of William; mother of Steven (Shelly) and Bryan (Chrissy); Grammy of Jacob, Jillian, Norah and Myah; sister of Marv (Fran) Plets, Chuck Plets, Wayne Plets, her twin Janine Arwady, Gail (Dave) Stewart; preceded in death by her sister Marilyn; Godmother […]
BURGESS, Luke Trevor; of Clarkston; went to be with the Lord July 12, 2016; age 21. Loving son of Rick and Lesa; beloved brother of Alissa (Will) Aittama, Jordien and Lauren; grandson of Jerry and Sharon Burgess and Sam and Becky Sasser; uncle of Victoria and Alexander. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, extended family […]
Gates went up at the Mills mall parking lot on Depot Road, July 8, ending unrestricted public parking in the lot. The property owners have a lease with the city, offering use of the lot for five public events and Concerts in the Park, in exchange for city-owned space at the lot’s edge. Clarkston City […]
BY JESSE LEMOND Clarkston News Student Writer “The more you put in to it, the more you get out of it.” That’s good advice for life in general, but the boys on the Holly High School Cross Country team have run with it. Many of them have achieved state qualification, and if you ask, they’ll […]
As the class of 2016 graduated, we had the opportunity to celebrate their amazing achievements and to reflect on their contributions to our community and beyond. Congratulations again, and our very best wishes to each of you. Beyond academics, athletics, the arts, and community service, our district, under the direction of our Board of Education, […]
What is going on with the Village of Clarkston government? First, they can’t figure out what the name of their city is. Is it the City of the Village of Clarkston, City of Clarkston, Village of Clarkston, Clarkston? They no longer know. They spent almost $60,000 to design a garage they can’t afford to build, […]
‘Needs will change’ Dear Editor, I have been asked by several people what my thoughts are regarding the proposed school bond. I would not recommend providing $76 million of other people’s money all in one shot, to any local organization in a commitment that lasts 30 years. Priorities will change, needs will change, but the […]