Michigan residents in crisis now have an easy-to-remember three-digit number to call for help – 988. Michigan has joined the nation in transitioning to the 988-dialing code, which will operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s network of more than 200 locally operated and funded crisis centers across the country. “The 988 number is another […]
Electrical shenanigans On July 5, the resident of a home in the 5000 block of Pine Knob Trail stated they noticed someone had been behind their home sometime overnight and damaged a 100-foot strand of decorative lights hanging over the deck. The electrical cord was cut and several bulbs broken. Car items stolen On July […]
American Legion Holly Post 149 is bringing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial The Moving Wall to Holly for the first time. The Moving Wall will be located at the Karl Richter Campus located at 300 East Street. The Wall will be open 24/7, open to the public, and free. The theme for the Moving Wall in […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The Waldon Village II development at Waldon and Walters roads had the first reading to a minor amendment narrowly approved at the July 19 Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting, but not without nearly 90 minutes of discussion between the board, township officials, and developers. The Waldon Village II […]
Local individuals enjoyed a day at the Clarkston Family Farm in late July as part of the summertime SCAMP Field Day activities. See more photos in this week’s Clarkston News. Photo: Provided by Aimee Baker
Megan Adriaens, a 2018 Clarkston High School graduate, recently graduated from Siena Heights University in Adrian with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Pictured left is Theresa Adriaens, Megan’s mother, and at right Steve Adriaens, her father. Photo provided
Russell S. Dorn, of New York City, formerly of Clarkston, lost a lifetime battle with his heart condition, passing on July 15, 2021 at the age of 38 under loving care at NYU. Russell is survived by his parents, his brother Roger Dorn and wife Ruth Dorn (Baetz), and sister Rachael Dorn, as well as […]
Donald E. “Fitz” Simmons, of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2022 at the age of 61. Loving son of Sharon and the late Donald Skelton. Beloved dad of Catelyn Booher. Dear brother of Annette (Faye Bindig) Beach, Yvonne Marie (Brent) Johnson, and Bert D. (Yvonne Jutis) Skelton. Proud uncle of James (Marylou) Lawrence, […]
Kurt Douglas McLain, of Clarkston, formerly of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022 with his family by his side at the age of 74. Husband of Sharon “Shari” for 25 years, father of Doug McLain and Dan (Christina) McLain, loving grandpa of Luke and Mia, stepfather of David Funtsch, brother-in-law of […]
Daniel Richard “Dan” Owens, of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2022 at the age of 32. Beloved son of Jack and Darlene Owens. Loved brother of Lisa (Brad) Robillard, Michelle (Rob) Hathaway, and Nick (Alexis) Owens. Proud uncle of Gianna and August. Dan graduated from Clarkston High School in 2007. He was a […]