Auto insurance fraud

Clarkston resident Brittany Brown, charged with auto insurance fraud, has been arraigned, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced last week. Brown was arraigned in Oakland County 52-1 District Court before Magistrate Andra Richardson on three felonies. In 2020, after reporting that her vehicle had been stolen, Brown allegedly filed a false insurance claim with State […]

Stephen Werner, 78

Stephen Werner, M.D., of Springfield Township, passed away August 19, 2022 of cancer at the age of 78. Preceded in death by his adoring and adored wife Karen. Beloved father of Matthew of Springfield Township, Derek (Cara Catallo) of Clarkston, Jason (Nancy Kane) of Palatine, Ill., and Edward II (Julie) of Springfield Township. Loving grandfather […]

Mark Bogues, 68

Mark William Bogues, of Clarkston, born July 31, 1954, passed away August 20, 2022 at the age of 68 following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Sandy Bogues (nee: Mersino and formerly Egres). Father of Jenifer (Ron Chalou) Bogues, Traci (Brad) Haugk, Mike (Sarah) Bogues, Brenda (Zack) Vanek, Lauren Bogues, Andrew Egres, […]

Linda Cremer, 78

Linda J. Cremer, of Clarkston, passed away August 14, 2022 at the age of 78. Loving wife of Donald J. Cremer for 60 years. Beloved mother of Douglas (Audrey) Cremer, Jacqueline Arnold, and the late Kirk Cremer. Dear sister of Nancy (Chuck) Mann and Ed (Jan) Arnold. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Dalton, Mackenzie, Alexandria, Kara, […]

Carma Grover, 81

On September 12, 1940, an adorable baby girl named Carma Jean Corbett-Grover was born to Charles and Lucille Corbett. Carma was born after Lorlee, followed by Leah Ray, Linda, and Doyle. Carma was known for rescuing and giving refuge to birds, cats and dogs in need of a home and keeping them under the Corbett […]

Catherine Walker, 61

Catherine Mary “Katy” Walker (Soldwish), of Clarkston, passed away August 1, 2022 at the age of 61. She was born February 17, 1961, to the late Charles and Betty Soldwish. Katy is survived by her loving husband of 40 years James “Jim” Walker, beloved son Mitchell (Jennifer) Walker, loyal dog Beavis, as well as many […]

John Cuddie, 65

John Cuddie, of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2022 at the age of 65 from complications following injuries sustained in an ATV accident in Wolverine. John was born to the late Neil Alfsen and Shirley (Hodgins) and raised in Alpena. Surviving him are his loving wife Barbara (Squires-Nutt) of nearly 30 years, daughters […]

COVID-19 Update – August 17, 2022

As of August 17, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: August 17: 48346: 5,976 cases (140 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,530 cases (156 new), 41 deaths 48350: 2,014 cases (59 new), 13 deaths As compared to August 10: […]

Public Notice: Synopsis, Independence Township Board of Trustees regular meeting minutes, August 9, 2022

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE August 9, 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, Loughrin, Aliaga, Brown, Ritchie Absent: Nallamothu Also Present: Derek Smith, […]

Public Notice: Proposed Verizon Wireless tower, Independence Township

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 199-foot monopole telecommunications tower at the approx. vicinity of 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, Oakland County, MI 48348. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of […]