Clarkston Junior High School students enjoyed lunch and an interview with World War II veteran David Daily, Oct. 24, The students in CJH English Teacher Erin Shaw’s class learned about Daily’s service aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Anthony, DD515. Aboard the Fletcher-class destroyer, he served on a five-inch gun crew, as well as mailman […]
Marine veteran Charles L. Denton of Clarkston has been at rest in Lakeview Cemetery since 1983, but not forgotten by his buddies from the Vietnam War. “Charlie’s ex-wife Zoe contacted Ray Stewart, the president of the Marine Corps Tankers Historical Foundation, asking for some information about Charlie because his son (Mike) wanted to know more […]
Hardy trick-or-treaters brave the cold rain of Halloween night, Oct. 31. They were heading down Holcomb Road looking for some candy treats, shortly before the rain turned to snow. Photo by Phil Custodio
Exterior work on the Clarkston city hall renovation and expansion project is mostly complete, with the temporary construction fencing removed and front entrance open, said City Manager Jonathan Smith. City staff will temporarily move into the new City Council conference room, allowing workers to renovate the old office area, Smith said. “Thank you for your […]
Work on entrance and exit ramps to Sashabaw Road from I-75 was expected to be complete this week. The road work, which included ramp closures, is part of the Sashabaw widening project from I-75 to Clarkston Road by the Road Commission for Oakland County. The Sashabaw Road project is expected to be complete before winter, […]
Christopher Berak, 24, of Macomb County was convicted, Nov. 1, of murdering Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Overall. Overall, a deputy with the Brandon Substation, was killed on Nov. 23, 2017, trying to stop Berak’s vehicle. Berak was fleeing law enforcement from Lapeer and headind south on M-15 towards Clarkston when Overall put out stop […]
Laura Rodgers and Carola Huttenlocher, with a picture of Mikayla Ferer they display at the coffee shop in her memory. Photos by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The legacy of Mikayla Ferer, Clarkston High School graduate who passed away in a car accident in 2017 at 23 years of age, continues to […]
QUINLAN, ANNAMARIE, of Davisburg, passed away November 2, 2019 at 95 years of age. Born October 9, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Grenke; beloved wife of Franklin Quinlan for 75 years; cherished mother of Christine (Harry) Gordon, Colleen (Jeffrey) Sewell, Patrick (Dawn) Quinlan and Sean (Becky) Quinlan; proud grandmother […]
THOMPSON, Ernest H. “Ernie” of St. Clair, formerly of Clarkston; passed away October 31, 2019; age 91. Loving husband of Phyllis for 73 years. Beloved father of Joyce (Phil) Smith, Karen (Gary) Irish, Gregory Thompson, Debra (the late Troy) Culver and Jill (the late Joe) Borel. Preceded in death by his son Lawrence “Jack” Thompson. […]
AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on a monopine located at 7776 Shashabaw Rd., Independence Township, Oakland County, MI 48348. The modifications will consist of collocating antennas at a centerline height of +/-117 feet on the existing +/-149 foot tall faux monopine tower. Any interested party wishing to submit […]