Lawrence J. “Larry” Shepanek, of Clarkston, passed away on Nov. 27, 2023 at the age of 79.Beloved husband of Pat for 39 years. Loving father of Matt (Liz) Shepanek, Amy (Roger) Chandler, Elizabeth (Joe) Goncalves, and Brian (Meghan) Shepanek. Proud grandfather of Sophie, Sky, Summer, Cruz, Marisol, and Vivian. Dearest twin brother of Lorry (Stuart) […]
John C. Acton, of Clarkston, passed away Nov. 23, 2023 at the age of 89.College sweetheart/husband for 65 years of Paula, father of Laura Phou, Jane (William) Williams, James (Elisabeth Kraus-Acton) Acton, and Ruth Acton, grandpa of Michael (Elisabeth) Phou, Jonathon Phou, Antonia Kraus, Jack DeWitt, and Colin DeWitt, great-grandpa of Ella and Emma, brother […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Gala and Awards Dinner on Dec. 7 at Deer Lake Athletic Club, 6167 White Lake Road, from 6-9 p.m.The theme for this year’s event is “Snowflake Soiree: A Winter Wonderland Dinner.”Entertainment will include enchanting melodies of dueling pianos, adding a musical spark […]
By Brandon KathmanSpecial to the Clarkston News METAMORA —A prospective Eagle Scout has built and installed a new canine agility course on behalf of the Great Lakes Dog Rescue in Lapeer County.Evan Savoie, a junior at Clarkston High School, identified the shelter’s need while deciding where to complete his Eagle Scout Service Project, one of […]
The Great Lakes Largest Shipwrecks Explored at Clarkston Library Dec. 6 at 6:30pm. Register here: https://www.cidlibrary.org/event-calendar#/events/HcDA5DgFvY/instances/OhypRYaTtH/. Ric Mixter concludes his fall series on lighthouses and shipwrecks Dec. 6 at 6:30pm with Deep Six: Titanics of the Great Lakes. This lecture is based on the author’s 1998 PBS documentary, featuring leviathans lost on the upper lakes: The Cedarville: lost in […]
On Nov. 20, the Masonic Lodge of Clarkston, Cedar #60, presented a check to the North Sashabaw Elementary PTO in the amount of $500. This donation will supply the school’s clothing bank, which provides pants, gloves, socks and hats to children that have a need for these items. Cedar Lodge #60 has committed to fund […]
Tickets are now on sale for the Clarkston High School Drama Club’s Children’s Theatre production of “Rough Night at the North Pole” with a special performance by the CHS MIME Troupe, this Saturday and Sunday at the Clarkston Village Players Depot Theatre.Seats are limited at the CVP Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Road, and patrons […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — After going through a four-day work week pilot program since the beginning of June, Independence Township made the schedule permanent at its Nov. 21 regular meeting of the Township Board of Trustees by way of unanimous vote.Township business hours had been 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, […]
Like I asked a couple weeks ago in this space, is it already time to play Christmas music?Now, more than ever, that answer is a resounding “yes.”Cue Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror, and if your family is like mine, the holidays are a time […]
Magically, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a very special appearance at Renaissance High School on Nov. 11 as the Rotary Club of Clarkston held its annual Shoes for Kids program benefiting Clarkston school children. This year, 508 Clarkston school children were invited to receive new shoes, winter boots, hats, and gloves from our Rotary Club.The day […]