Julie Mathews, 63

Julie Lynn Mathews, of Traverse City, formerly of Clarkston and Kent City, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods in Byron Center, at the age of 63. Julie was born on March 9, 1958, to James “Art” and Bettie (Anderson) Mathews in Grant. She graduated from Kent City High School […]

Agnes Madill, 98

Agnes L. Madill, of Clarkston, passed away on March 1, 2022 at the age of 98. Preceded in death by her husband Woodrow, sons Gary and David, granddaughter Jillian Peters, and grandson Garth Erin. Loving mother of Karen (Finn) Bronsen, Judith (Garth) Feeney, Laurie Peters, and Linda LePere (Ken), and mother-in-law of Gloria and Mary […]

Roger Jenks, 77

Roger D. Jenks, of Goodrich, passed away on March 3, 2022 at the age of 77. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Glenda, son Mike Jenks and grandson Preston Craig. Father of Roberta (Daniel) Craig, Tracey (Joe) Schuessler, Matt (Dawn) Jenks, and Nicole (Craig) Bidelman, grandpa “Papa” of Brian (Tasheena) Brown, Brandon […]

Business news with Clarkston connections

Business news with Clarkston connections

Two local Clarkston businesses have announced transactions in recent weeks. Nuview Nutrition, an integrative and functional medicine practice part of the nationwide Forum Health network, recently welcomed Kimberly Cabe, NP to its practice. Forum Health Clarkston, previously Nuview Nutrition, is led by Cindy Crandell, RN, CN, and specializes in functional medicine and nutrition, located at 7300 Dixie […]

Masks now optional inside CCS buildings

Back on February 11, the Oakland County Health Division announced it will lift the mandate requiring individuals wear masks in schools and daycares, effective February 28. Masks are now optional in all Clarkston Community Schools buildings. The OCHD cited it “weighed several factors to determine the appropriate time to end the mask requirement in schools, […]

Local scout gives back

Local scout gives back

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor A local scout has finished construction on a new playground for Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac, providing a safe recreational area for the children who live there and fulfilling his final requirement for the rank of Eagle Scout. Jeffrey Ellingsworth, a junior at Clarkston High School, said he […]

Yearly tradition

Yearly tradition

The annual celebration of Fairy Tale Day in junior kindergarten at Everest Academy took place last week at the Clarkston school. Young Mountaineers dressed as princesses, kings, Peter Pan, and various superheroes. Photo provided

Independence Fest

The annual Independence Fest is returning for 2022, scheduled for Saturday, July 2 beginning at 11 a.m. Kids activities, a veterans celebration, food, and live music at 7 p.m. from Your Generation In Concert highlight the day’s events, which conclude with the fireworks show at 10 p.m.

Community awards

The Clarkston Community Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the 2022 awards breakfast, which will be held Wednesday, May 11, from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Road, Nominations are due by this Friday, March 11 with forms at clarkston.org. Award categories are Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Youth of the […]