SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE February 1, 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, Nallamothu, Ritchie Absent: None Also Present: Lt. […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor With the 2022 Winter Olympics in full swing in Beijing, one longtime Clarkston resident was a part of the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, and recently took time to look back on his experiences in Canada. Jim Meloche was a member of the event’s ski patrol some 34 years […]
Clarkston Area Lions President Bob Murdock, left, and Treasurer Jerry Baumgart, right, recently presented Ryan Pizzo of Neiman’s Family Market with the Leader Dogs for the Blind Founders Tribute plaque in recognition of Neiman’s ongoing support of Lions Club fundraising activities. Photo provided
Amy Coomer, of Clarkston, has been placed on Eastern Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List. This honor acknowledges her dedication to her educational goals and her commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. Coomer graduated from Clarkston High School in 2019. *** Carthage College has named Elizabeth Oda, of Clarkston, to its Dean’s […]
Members of the Everest Collegiate football team returned cans and bottles donated by the local community to Neiman’s Family Market help benefit Drew’s Home of Clarkston, Jan. 26. Photo by Matt Mackinder
Hannah Elizabeth Farnsworth, of Clarkston, passed away February 5, 2022 at the age of 82. Hannah was born in 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to James and Margaret (Walsh) Simpson. She married Nathan Farnsworth in Indiana in 1956. Nate preceded her in death in 2004. Hannah was the loving mother of Bryan (Denise), Donald (Donna), James […]
Malcolm McNeil, of Clarkston, formerly of Warren, passed away on February 2, 2022 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Marilyn A. (nee. Bleil). Loving father of Joanne (Ralph) Gentile, Kathleen (John) Slayton, and Carolyn (Bruce) Manning. Proud grandpa of Brandon (Jessica), Olivia (Skyler) Zarndt, Drake, Jack, […]
Mark Primeau Kelly passed away February 2, 2022 at the age of 63. He was born in Ypsilanti. Father of Emily Kelly, brother of Robert (Christina) Conn, Jackie Rostek, Tom (Donna) Kelly, Mary (Brad) Simmons, Robert (Stacy) Kelly, and Michael (Anna) Kelly. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his companion and lifelong […]
John Huttenlocher passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 58. Born in Pontiac, John was joyfully welcomed into the Huttenlocher family by parents Richard and Mary Beth. He grew up in Clarkston, attending Clarkston Elementary, Clarkston Junior High, and Clarkston High School. Friendly and social by nature, John worked in a variety […]
Maria Luisa Trollman, of Clarkston, passed suddenly at home surrounded by the love of her family on February 1, 2022 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Bruce. Loving mother of Brian (Stacy) Trollman and David (Sara) Trollman, special sister of Anna (late Antonio) Mendez, Francisco (Bonnie) Xavier, Hilda (Paul) McShane, Gerardo (Cheri) Gomez, […]