Christmas tree disposal

The Independence Township DPW is again, for Independence Township residents only, accepting disposal of live Christmas trees beginning today through Friday, January 14, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

David Ross, 80

David William Ross, of Clarkston, formerly of Ortonville, passed away on December 31, 2021 at the age of 80. Preceded in death recently by his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara. Devoted father of Karen (Kane) Wilson and Dave Ross, loving grandfather of Ryan Ross, Nathan (Brooke) Ross, Nicholas Ross, Allyson Johnson, Emma Johnson, Owen […]

Grief support group

Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7 p.m. The topic of this month’s meeting is “Settling Into The Quiet: Adapting To Change.” The meeting will be led by a bereavement counselor for Lewis E. Wint […]

William Grace III, 62

William J. Grace III, of Clarkston, went to be with his Lord on December 28, 2021 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Irene, proud first-born son of Dr. William J. Grace, Jr. and the late Joan M. Grace, brother of Joseph Grace, Diane Culpepper, and Daniel […]

Keith Bailey, 60

Keith E. Bailey, of Clarkston, passed away December 27, 2021 at the age of 60. Loving husband of Bethany “Beth” (nee Richards) for four and a half years. Dear father of Kelsey Bailey and Edward Bailey, stepfather of Sarah (Chris) Bielinski, Heidi Warrington, Nicholas (Juliana) Fenton, Emily (Troy) Turovich, David Malcolm, Stephanie (fiancé Kareem) Fenton, […]

Philip McLintock, 89

Philip Durrant McLintock, a kind, loving, and gentle husband, father, grandfather, brother, wildlife and commercial artist, left this world peacefully on December 20, 2021 at the age of 89. Philip was born to Milo and Josephine McLintock, of Waterford, on September 15, 1932. He was a “creative” student prone to staring out the window and […]

Kyle Seaman, 27

Kyle Seaman, of Clarkston, passed away on December 19, 2021 at the age of 27. He is preceded in death by his father Gregory Seaman and survived by his mother Sally, sister Amy Seaman (Shawn Caputo), brothers Ryan Seaman (Laura) and David Seaman and birth mother Cathleen Bullard. A skilled mechanic, Kyle loved working on […]

Marilyn McMurray, 79

Marilyn Kay (Kraft) McMurray, of Davisburg, formerly of Pontiac, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 25, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born on October 28, 1942. Wife of James for 49 years, mother of Karen McMurray and Connie (Jeff) Schimp, grandmother of Cameron and Thomas, sister of Gary (Linda) […]

‘Twas the night before Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and, in the Everest high school gym, many creatures were stirring with restless anticipation of a special surprise. Parents had helped to watch over the students, while teachers were busy with preparations. It was a Christmas surprise for elementary students!