Dear Editor, I appreciate the school safety update from Superintendent Shawn Ryan in the March 9, 2022 Clarkston News (“CCS continuing with safety a No. 1 priority for staff, students”). Although this addressed safety during school hours, the schools should also address safety for other activities. Last Saturday we attended the Michigan School Band and […]
In looking at a calendar, the official first day of spring is apparently this Saturday, which makes sense because as I write this, there is snow on the ground and the temperature is around 20 degrees. Pure Michigan, right? I guess we should be used to these crazy seasons by now, but I’m not sure […]
Chris and Julie Maier, of Clarkston, announce the engagement of their son, John Maier, to Elizabeth Cancel, daughter of Steve and Sheila Cancel, from St. Clair Shores. The groom is a 2009 graduate of Clarkston High School and a 2013 graduate of Michigan State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and […]
BY BRANDON KATHMAN Special to the Clarkston News Scouting’s Michigan Crossroads Council has nominated and confirmed a local volunteer to serve as a vice president for Scouting in the state of Michigan. Clarkston resident Jennifer Sanker will now oversee “district operations,” supporting the volunteer leadership structures of 15 districts across the state. According to the […]
Jack C. Betts, of North Branch, formerly of Clarkston, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 in his home at the age of 73. He was born May 25, 1948, in Goodrich, to the late Victor and Lillian (Marsh) Betts. He attended Clarkston High School and graduated in 1966. Jack served in the United States […]
John T. Sheffler, of Clarkston, formerly of Milford, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2022 at the age of 80. Husband of Carol, father of Jill (Doug) Rechsteiner, Jennifer (Ryan) Morris, Kelly (Todd) Philpott, and Jesse (Stephanie) Pinson, grandpa “Papa” of Logan (Amanda) Rechsteiner, Mckenna Rechsteiner, Tyler Philpott, Alec Philpott, Nolan Pinson, Dakota Pinson, and […]
Philip Cappell Skillman, of Clarkston, passed unexpectedly on March 6, 2022 at the age of 30. Beloved son of Newton “Tony” and Yvonne, treasured brother of Mary, proud canine uncle of Oreo, loving grandson of Marilyn Sanders and great nephew of Mary Sue Meyer. Philip is also survived by many special aunts, uncles, cousins, and […]
As of March 16, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: March 16: 48346: 5,323 cases (67 new), 62 deaths 48348: 5,827 cases (68 new), 39 deaths 48350: 1,801 cases (18 new), 13 deaths As compared to March 9: 48346: […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Last month, Dave Bridgewater was chosen as the Independence Township Firefighter of the Year. Ever the humble individual, though, Bridgewater said the award was more of a department honor than a personal one. “I was very honored to receive the Firefighter of the Year award,” said Bridgewater. “I feel […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Sometimes, the easiest thing to do in life is to simply be nice to one another. The Be Kind Project aims to promote kindness in all communities nationwide with one Oakland County resident bringing the initiative to Clarkston. “I started the Be Kind Project in October 2021 when I […]