Dear Editor, I almost missed it this year but last week was Sunshine Week, where those who work for open and transparent government are celebrated, or at least considered. In the City of the Village of Clarkston, there continues to be a city website with old information, or no information at all. Charter provisions for […]
Dear Editor, I see from the clarkstonsunshine.com summary of the February 28, 2022 city council meeting that the council is salivating at the opportunity to allow a movie producer to use Clarkston as a backdrop for a movie about someone who didn’t live or work in Clarkston and had only a distant relationship with one […]
As of March 23, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: March 23: 48346: 5,332 cases (52 new), 65 deaths 48348: 5,836 cases (50 new), 40 deaths 48350: 1,804 cases (12 new), 13 deaths As compared to March 16: 48346: […]
Jalyn Marie Deidun, of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2022 at the age of 27. Beloved daughter of Nicole Deidun. Preceded in death by her grandma Janet Deidun. Survived by many family members who loved her: Frank, Danielle, Collin, Andrew, and Scott. Jalyn graduated from Wing Lake Developmental Center, Bloomfield Hills. She will […]
Barbara J. Bailey, of Waterford, passed away on March 18, 2022, at the age of 88 of a broken heart after losing her husband Don 10 months prior. Loving mother of Tamara Bailey and Scott (Lori) Bailey. Proud grandma of Ross Bailey and Sarah Bailey. Dear sister of Floy Boose and Janet (Richard) Harrison. Caring […]
Frank J. Moscone passed away March 17, 2022 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Chris for 52 years. Loving father of Julie and Michael, and Dan and Stacey. Devoted Papa of Samantha, Gabriella, Sara, and Alex. Dear brother of Tony and Janine, and Elaine. Predeceased by his parents Emidio and Benedetta and his […]
Jimmie D. “JD” Cooper, of Clarkston, passed away at home on March 15, 2022 at the age of 88. JD was born in Eupora, Miss., on July 1, 1933, the son of Joseph and Lillie (Weaver) Cooper. He married the love of his life Freida Mae Wooley on December 10, 1955 in Flint. Sadly, she […]
Henry (Hank) Albert Huber, of East Lansing, formerly of Clarkston, passed into the arms of his Savior March 8, 2022 at the age of 93. Born February 4, 1929, he is preceded in death by his wife June. He is survived by his son David (Stephenie) Huber, of Clarkston, and his daughter Alice (Gary) Brinkman, […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Longtime Clarkston residents Connie and Fred Irish have seen just about everything in their 60 years of marriage. High school sweethearts originally from Saginaw, the couple recently passed the milestone on January 27 enjoying the company of family. “It was actually a very quiet celebration,” said Connie. “We got […]
The annual elementary Battle of the Books competition was a rousing success this year, wrapping up with the final round of competition last Wednesday, March 9, at Pine Knob Elementary. Students read a variety of books over the past several weeks and had to answer specific questions about each book in a limited amount of […]