New CHS Drama show

The Clarkston High School Drama Club, in cooperation with Clarkston Village Players, presents “Red vs. the Wolf” this Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 at CVP Depot Theater, 4861 White Lake Road. The performances on Saturday are 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. For Sunday, 11:30 a.m and 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 […]

Scouts’ numbers rebounding well

Scouts’ numbers rebounding well

By Brandon Kathman Special to the Clarkston News Scouting programs in northern Oakland County’s Pontiac-Manito District have experienced an ongoing revival in the aftermath of COVID-19, with district-wide membership increasing by 8.5 percent over their year-end 2021 totals. According to Sr. District Executive Kevin Lauro, Oakland County’s North Star, Ottawa and Pontiac-Manito Districts collectively registered […]

Family seeking justice for familiar face

Family seeking justice for familiar face

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Christian Chambers has been a fixture in Clarkston his entire life. A 1993 graduate of Clarkston High School, Chambers can be seen on the sidelines for Clarkston varsity football games as an honorary “coach,” something cerebral palsy hasn’t stopped him from enjoying the past 35 years. Now, living in […]

Judy Lorenz, 80

Judy Ellen Lorenz, of Clarkston, passed away on November 24, 2022 at the age of 80. Judy was born in Pontiac on August 23, 1942, to the late Robert and Beatrice (Mobey) Burt. Beloved wife of the late Jeffrey Wayne Lorenz of 54 years. Cherished mother of Greg (Kimberly) Lorenz and Kimberly S. (Barry) Hunt, […]

Martha Moore, 67

Martha Ann “Marty” Moore, of Clarkston, passed away at home on November 23, 2022 at the age of 67. Wife of Donald for 45 years. Mother of Jason (Heather) Moore and Jenae (Mike Gotch) Moore. Preceded in death by her son Justin. Grandma of James, Haydn, Landon, Joey, and Lillie, daughter of Patricia (the late […]

Sheri Kleiss, 59

Sheri L. Kleiss, of Clarkston, died suddenly on November 22, 2022 at the age of 59. Preceded in death by her parents Dwain and Geri Brennan. Wife of Patrick, mother of Cortnee (Eugene) Berrill, grandma of Ethan, sister of Sheila (Donna) Brennan and Dwain (Elizabeth) Brennan, and aunt of Owen. Sheri was a devoted wife, […]

Eric Strilecky, 63

Eric B. Strilecky, of Clarkston, passed away on November 22, 2022 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by his mom Marian Strilecky, brother Doug (Linda), brother-in-law Barney, and best buddy Thai. Loving father of Ryan (Jeff) Caraway. Proud Pappa of Beckett, Caity, and Daden. Dearest brother of Phil (Bonnie) Strilecky and Tina (late […]

Tracy Nicol, 65

Tracy Anne Nicol, of Clarkston, passed away on November 21, 2022 at the age of 65. Born to Jack and Betty Mirovsky on August 26, 1957. Preceded in death by her husband Larry. Mother of Melissa (Antonio) Edwards and Leslie (John) Swisher, grandma of Cody Swisher, Mckenzie O’Berry, Cynthia Harrison, Kennadie, Nolan, and Addison Wayne, […]

Public Notice: Synopsis, Independence Township Board of Trustees regular meeting, Nov. 15, 2022

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE November 15, 2022 A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 P.M. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Fisher, Neubeck, Brown, Aliaga, Moraco, Nallamothu, Ritchie Absent: None Also Present: David […]