Club shreds inland waves

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor The waves never stop for the Clarkston High School Wake Wolves Club, even when the lake is still. The boat they’re pulled behind provides all they need, said Ethan Hackstock, high school senior who cofounded the wakesurfing and wakeboarding club with his brother, Evan Hackstock, sophomore and club vice […]

Floyd E. SPEER Jr.;

SPEER, Floyd E. Jr.; of Waterford; passed away on September 28, 2019; age 92; preceded in death by his wife Charlotte & daughter Fay Speer; father of Anne (Tom) Cavalier, Janet (Wayne) Wardell, Shelley (Chris) Schrubba, Floyd (Kelly) Speer & Walt (Dawn) Speer;  22 grandchildren & 20 great grandchildren;  Floyd was a U.S. Navy WWII […]

Edna M. HAVILAND

HAVILAND, Edna M. of Colorado, formerly of Clarkston, passed away September 24, 2019; age 98.  Preceded in death by her husband James.  Loving mother of Robert (Sarah) Haviland, Richard (Susan) Haviland and Susan (Dennis) Lueck.  Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  Graveside Service 11 am Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at White Chapel […]

Donald G. MINTON

MINTON, Donald G.; of Clarkston; Sept. 28, 2019; age 84; preceded in death by his wife Linda, son Brian, sister Kay McClellan, brother Bob Minton, parents Frank & Shirley; father of David (Artie) Minton, Timothy (Stacia) Minton, Terry (Nancy) Minton, Jeffery (Jamie) Minton & Stephanie (Mike) Minton; grandpa of Matthew, Candi, Donnie, Gabrielle, Angela, Melody, […]

John William LEHMAN

LEHMAN, John William “Jack” of Clarkston; passed away September 24, 2019; age 16.  Beloved son of Brad and Brenda Lehman.  Cherished brother of Jilliana and Brady.  Loving Grandson of John and Barb Lehman, Don and Ruth Milbourne and Jerry and Barb Myers. Dearest Nephew of Bob (Pavia) Lehman, Brian (Jane) Lehman, Jeff (Chriss) Myers, Ginney […]

Election registration

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON Tuesday, November 5, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that any qualified elector of the Charter Township of Independence, County of Oakland, who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk; the […]

Public hearing on senior facility

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING October 10, 2019 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Special Land Use at the Independence Township Hall Meeting Room, 6483 Waldon Center […]

A decision to save a life

A decision to save a life

From left are many of Dex Kuklaw’s rescuers, Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Marohn, Independence Township Fire Department Capt. Pat Stamper, ITFD Capt. Dave Bridgewater, and Deputy Jason Koteles, and from right, ITFD Lt. Dan White, ITFD Lt. Derek Stamper, and Neal Hoxsie. Photos by Phil Custodio BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Neal Hoxsie […]

Clarkston man killed in UP

BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor A 29-year-old Clarkston man was found dead by Conservation officers in the Upper Peninsula’s Big Island Wilderness Area, Sunday night. The man was camping alone and failed to return home when expected. The Negaunee Regional Dispatch received a call about the overdue hiker at 8:20 p.m. Sunday. The DNR’s […]

Road work

Workers expect to close Joslyn Road to through traffic between Waldon and Clarkston roads in Orion Township on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, to replace a culvert. During the Road Commission for Oakland County project, residential and business access will be maintained. Detour for through traffic is Clarkston Road to Lapeer Road (M-24) to Waldon […]

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