The Knights of Columbus’ sixth annual Golf Outing benefiting Drew’s Home of Clarkston will be on Sunday, Aug. 11, at Pine Knob Golf Course, 5580 Waldon Road. Shotgun start will be a 1:30 p.m. Registration of $100 per player includes 18 holes of golf with cart, contests, prizes and awards, and catered dinner at the […]
I’m now in my 50s, but I’m still up for more technology and automation. Directionally challenged my whole life, I used to pore over map books and painstakingly write down directions turn by turn. I’d scout new places, a couple dry runs so I’d know how to get somewhere before I had to be there. […]
Dear Editor, Last week’s article “City considers classic sign style” got me thinking. Obviously, Clarkston’s sign committee has too much time on their hands and wasting taxpayers’ money on their minds. Before this boondoggle goes any further, they should consider some signs that would improve life for the village residents. How about these for a […]
Dear Editor, Independence Township has a long history of carefully maintaining the historical aesthetic value of the community, its parks, residences, and historic value, while welcoming and encouraging a thriving commercial sector. Both Independence Township and the City of the Village of Clarkston operate under master plans, part of which provides specific tenants and guidelines […]
It will be all Corvettes all day at Corvettes America, Saturday, Aug. 10 at Everest Academy, 5935 Clarkston Road. “Spectators will view some of the finest examples of all Corvette generations competing for over 30 awards,” said Richard Heldenbrand, president of America’s Corvette Club of Michigan. The nonprofit social club out of Clarkston is celebrating […]
The Amyloidosis Foundation of Clarkston hosts a zombie run on Sept. 14 at Bald Mountain State Recreation Area in Lake Orion. Each participant will receive a medal, t-shirt, water and snacks. There will also be awards for the running category. The proceeds will be used for patient support, education, awareness and research leading to a […]
Dale Bond, a 90-year-old long-time Independence Township resident, has a fondness for large birds, even vultures. “While vultures have a bad reputation, and certainly aren’t as cute and friendly as songbirds, they provide an essential service as nature’s dependable consumers of wildlife that have completed their own personal life cycles,” said Bill Haney, fellow author […]
BAILEY, James “Curt”; of Waterford; July 29, 2019; age 72; husband of Dianne for 50 years; father of Laura (Tony) Graham, Thomas (Jodie) Bailey & Kevin (Rosa) Bailey; grandpa of Bayla & Althea Graham, Kendall, Payton, Harper, Addison, Sydney & Brianna Bailey; son of Ray (late Eula) Bailey; brother of Bud (late Trudy) Bailey, Betty […]
THOMAS, John G.; 1/20/1924 – 7/27/2019; of Clarkston, MI; husband of Roberta; father of Paul (Karen) Thomas, Dan (Candy) Thomas , Elaine (Rodrigo) Andrade and the late Irene (Rich) Love; Grandpa of Angie (Gordie) Golec, Kaitlin (Mark ) Petersen, DJ Thomas, Jessica (Matt) Miller, Trisha (Aaron) Nelson, Lindsay Hiro, Colin Weber, Chris Weber, Meredith Russell, Barak […]
STROM, H. Robert; of Wixom, formerly of Pontiac, passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2019; age 77; husband of Maria (Graziano); father of Dr. Scott (Kelli) Strom & Annemarie (Isaac) Robinovitz; grandpa of Taylor & Jacob. He was preceded in death by his parents Doris Ann (Price) and H. Eric and siblings Sandra, Norman and […]