Clarence Edward Johns, was born in 1925 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was the third youngest of nine children that lived in a two-room house with no indoor plumbing. Clarence (Clancy) had to share pairs of shoes with one of his brothers in his early life. He had dreams of becoming a professional baseball player, but joined the […]
LUSSENHOP, Carolyn Jones; of Clarkston, MI; formerly of Wichita Falls, TX; peacefully May 28, 2016 with her husband at her side; age 55; the love of husband Chris’ life and loving mother of Libby, Madeline, Jenny & Charlie; sister of Marshall (Cathy) Jones & Diane Mayer; preceded in death by her parents Clark & Joan. […]
FREDENBURG, Stewart B. of Clarkston; May 27, 2016; age 90; preceded in death by his son Kevin Fredenburg. Stewart retired from St. Joseph Hospital (now Genesys). Private services were held. Arrangements entrusted to the Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com
MANUS, Suzanne M. of Clarkston; passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016 surrounded by her family; age 68. Loving wife of James for 49 years; beloved mother of James, Stephanie (Iran) Sandoval, Katherine Manus and Nicole (Robert) Stanley; step mother of Teresa (Edward) Bosse; proud grandma of Christian James and Nicholas James; sister of Peter […]
The proposed city budget for fiscal year 2017 would increase its fund balance savings account by $18,874, from $156,270 to $175,144 by June 2017. This would be 27 percent of the budget, said Treasurer Caitlain Bentoski in her first budget presentation to Clarkston City Council, May 23. “It’s pretty much straight to the point – […]
Two Independence Township men face up to 25 years in prison after an early-morning drug raid, May 12. Investigators with Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) executed a search warrant at about 5:40 a.m. in the 5000 block of Fox Creek North, in the Fox Creek apartment complex in Independence Township. Deputies found the two […]
From left, Paige Cox, Jeremy Frye, Issac Lopez, Alex Aldridge, and Rockiya Johnson with historic documents collected so far. Photo by Phil Custodio Renaissance High School students are busy bringing the history of their school to life for their Academic Service Learning Project. The project to document the history of the building is led by […]
Clarkston City Council voted unanimously, Monday, to appoint a new Facilities Committee. Committee members are Karen Eckert, Steve Wylie, Steve Percival , Bob Sowles, Rich Little, Paul Zupon, Dennis Ritter, and council members David Marsh and Jason Kneisc. The committee was created in the wake of the council’s rejection of bids last week, to expand […]
Clarkston High School and Renaissance High School Top Scholars for 2016, selected based on academic performance, activities, and service, are Michael Baker, Olivia Baylis, Amanda Casetti, Kaitlyn Cavallo, Trevor Chamberlain, Emma Curd, Madison Czopek, Claire Foley, Clarie Galligan, Nathaniel Gipe, Hannah Grindling, Rachel Horton, Derek Joslin, Sadie Knill, Jack Kuczmanski, Diana Marsala, Erin McNeil, Kailan […]
The new McLaren Cardiovascular Institute in Independence Township uses the latest procedures to treat cardiology conditions and diseases. “We’re excited to be in the community and happy to expand our partnership,” said Dr. Timothy D. Logan, D.O. “As part of McLaren Health Care, McLaren Oakland is committed to enhancing the level of cardiology care provided […]