William Marshall McGuire, of Clarkston/Brandon Township, passed away December 28, 2022 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Nancy. Beloved father of Brad (Christine) McGuire, Molly (Tom) Pulte, and Ron McGuire, proud grandpa of Jack and Brooke Pulte, and Aubrey, Brody and Liam Meadows, and brother of James […]
A new $8 million Woodland Airstream dealership will be calling Springfield Township home after a groundbreaking event back on Nov. 11 at the property located at 9331 Dixie Highway. Pictured, from left, are Mike Circa (builder, Midwest Contracting Company), Laura Moreau (supervisor, Springfield Township), Gar Allison (project manager, Woodland Airstream), John Gustafson (CEO, Woodland Airstream), […]
Clarkston Village Players presents “With This Ring” by Joe Simonelli, Jan. 6-21 (Jan. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21). The play follows a wedding ring’s journey from 1918-2007. Tickets are available to be purchased online at clarkstonvillageplayers.csstix.com or by calling 248-425-5842.
Clarkston Community Schools will be back in session after the holiday break next Monday, Jan. 9, after the last day was Dec. 22 (a snow day canceled school Dec. 23). In a communication to families Dec. 22, CCS Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan had hopes the break will be a benefit to all. “Over the next […]
After the recent snowfall in Clarkston that has since melted after warmer temperatures and rain late last week, Kate and Lily Rainey took time to enjoy the wintry weather while it lasted during Christmas break. Check out more photos of the season inside this week’s edition on page 3. Photo: Provided by Jessica Rainey
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As we turn the calendar to 2023, let’s take a look back at the top stories from the second half of the year from The Clarkston News during 2022. June 29 Township, firefighters reach historic, unanimous agreement: Independence Township and the township’s firefighters have achieved an historic labor contract. […]
James Edward Lee passed away peacefully at home December 29, 2022 at the age of 80 while surrounded by family. He was born May 8, 1942. James married Carolyn, his high-school sweetheart, in 1961. Jim was a devoted father and grandfather to Heather (Lee) Ekstrom and their sons Samuel, Isaac, Elijah, and Jared and Ethan […]
Anthony Messina, of Clarkston, passed away on December 27, 2022 at the age of 85. Tony was the beloved husband of Joyce “Sue” for 60 years and dearest father of Susan (Frank) Herbert and James (Tracey) Messina. Tony was the cherished papa of Matthew, Jennifer (Sean), Katelyn, Margaret, and Anthony, as well as great-grandpa to […]
Donald L. “Don” King, of Johannesburg, formerly of Lake Orion and Clarkston, passed away on December 27, 2022 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by his wife Maxine. Loving father of Don (Angel) King and Elizabeth (Kevin) Longworth. Proud grandfather of Laura (Travis) Kinkle and Sarah King. Great-grandpa of Hudson Lee Kinkle. Also […]
Stewart Albert Newblatt lived a life filled to the brim with love, family, friendship, fun, adventure, accomplishment, and service. He died peacefully with family around him on December 27, 2022, four days after his 95th birthday. The love of his life was Flora, to whom he was married for 58 years. Stewart was born on […]