State Rep. Mike Harris invites residents of north-central Oakland County to schedule a meeting ahead of his office hours, which will take place Dec. 8 from 2-3 p.m. at the Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road.Harris will meet directly with people to hear their thoughts and concerns, discuss his work in the State Capitol, […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Coming up on Dec. 9, downtown Clarkston will be filled with people for the annual Clarkston Christmas Market and Holiday Lights Parade.The market, taking place at Depot Park, runs 4-8 p.m. before the parade, hosted and put on by Clarkston High School’s Team Rush 27 Robotics program, takes […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor CLARKSTON — Take a drive down Main Street in downtown Clarkston and the construction has started on the former Rudy’s Market at 9 South Main.Plans were announced in August for the former grocery store to be turned into a steakhouse. Next door at 5 South Main, the former Clarkston News […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Matt Stoian’s resignation from the Independence Township Board of Trustees last month left a seat open on the board, giving way to a special meeting Nov. 15 that saw seven township residents interview for the spot.After all seven had interviewed that night, Jim Tedder was appointed unanimously […]
Mary E. Halpin passed away on Nov. 25, 2023 at the age of 89.Born to Thomas and Grace Freegard in Pontiac on Feb. 16, 1934.Wife of Charles “Chuck” for 69 years, mother of Anne (late Michael) Campbell, late Michael Halpin, Christine (Dr. John) Jamnik, Patricia (Shawn Carver) Halpin, Thomas (Julie) Halpin, and John (Lori) Halpin, […]
Brian Clifford Clark, of Fremont, Ind., formerly of Clarkston, passed away on Nov. 22, 2023 at the age of 74.Born April 30, 1949 in New Brunswick, Canada, to Arthur and Gloria Clark.Husband of Nancy for 40 years, father of Emily (Steven) DuLaney, grandpa “Papa” of Amelia, Fiona and Lydia, and brother of Aubrey (Terri) Clark, […]
Kathy Garwood (DeMars), of Clarkston, entered heaven on Nov. 22, 2023 at the age of 80, following a stroke.She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into the kingdom of God/her next chapter.Kathy started out life in Detroit and the family lived for many years in Marine City. She was the third child […]
Lara Steib, of Clarkston, and Larry Hojna, of Davisburg, were part of the Ferris State University (Big Rapids) Summer 2023 graduating class.Steib graduated with a BS in public relations, while Hojna earned a BS in automotive management. The Ferris State University Summer Dean’s List includes Jakob Loutzenhiser, Kaitlyn Ort, Carter Hearld, Brenden Nye, Elizabeth Jordan, […]
Honey’s Busy Bees, a group of Clarkston residents, recently cut and sewed together 100-plus Christmas stockings that will be donated to a local organization, Miracle Quilts, which stuffs these stockings with personal items and then delivers them to U.S. military troops and veterans. Pictured back row, left to right, are Jennifer Tait, Megan Navarre, Ellana […]
Everest’s Our Lady Seat of Wisdom chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted 19 new members, including Sarah Bradley, Justin Brzezinski, Natalie Cross, Zachary Felix, Grace Groves, Victoria Honce, Madelyn Krappmann, Olivia Leahy, Abigail Legg, Valentino Orsini, Addison Pearce, Samantha Pietras, Maria Saad, James Schmitt, Parker Stalcup, Lilly Stevens, Jack Villella, Erica Walker, and […]