No planning meeting
Due to a lack of business, there will not be a regular meeting of the Independence Township Planning Commission on Thursday, November 11. The next regular meeting will be Thursday, December 9.
Independence firefighter goes back to school
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Dan White has been a firefighter for 24 years with 20 years of full-time service to the Independence Township Fire Department, choosing a career where he could serve the local community. White was promoted to lieutenant in 2013 and prior to coming to the township, worked for the Groveland […]
Leader in training
Everest junior Mary Pearson recently participated in the virtual Congress for Future Medical Leaders. The congress is an opportunity for students who have an interest in a future career as a physical or medical scientist and 3.5 GPA or better to learn more about the field of medicine. Photo provided by Mary Williams
Report: Safer in Springfield
As Americans grapple with a sharp spike in murders over the last year, they may be wondering where they can go to feel safe. The safety and home security website SafeWise decided to look into it. The report “The 100 Safest Small Towns in America for 2021” from SafeWise that was released last month found […]
Jenifer Smith, 54
Jenifer Marie Smith, of Clarkston, passed away suddenly November 3, 2021 at the age of 54. Daughter of Beverly Smith (nee Slavsky), loving sister of Jody Godman and Jay Anthony and aunt of Zack and Nick Kaczanowki. Loving companion of Scott Stigall and his son Kyle Stigall (Nicole), niece of John Slavsky, Mark Slavsky, Phil […]
Charles Esralian, 74
Charles W. “Chuck” Esralian, of Clarkston, went peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on November 5, 2021 at 74 years of age. Loving husband of Charlene (nee Daniels) for 55 years. Father of Carol Esralian, Sarah Esralian, and John Esralian, papa of Alec, Emily, and Linsie, beloved son of Charles and the […]
Nancy Moffat, 91
Nancy L. Moffat, of Sylvan Lake and Waterford, passed away on November 4, 2021 at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husband John. Mother of Shannon (Jim) Williams, Kristen (Don) Tottingham, Kevin (Annette) Riley, Michael Riley, and Nancy (Michael) Fijal. Also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by […]
Diane Tressel, 75
Diane Lynn Tressel passed away on November 2, 2021 at the age of 75, surrounded by family. Diane was born in Highland Park to Merrill Joseph Holman and Elizabeth Holman (nee Kungli) on September 11, 1946. Wife of Gary James Tressel for 50 wonderful years, loving mother of Chad Portugal (Kristy Spann) and Nicole (Joseph) […]
Timothy Turner, 59
Timothy “Tim” Paul Turner, of Clarkston, has passed away at the age of 59. He was born August 3, 1962 in Pontiac, beloved son of James and Bonny Turner. Dearest brother of Jamie (Bryan) Saunders-Shotts, Tom Turner, and the late Jimmy Turner. Loving uncle of Michaela and Brendon Saunders. A memorial visitation for Tim will […]
Enrico Vanchina, 67
Enrico “Rico” Vanchina, of Clarkston, passed away on November 1, 2021 at the age of age 67 after a heroic battle with cancer. In his last days, he was lovingly surrounded by his family and close friends. Rico is the beloved husband of Sandy for over 38 years, loving father of Rocky (Christina) Vanchina and […]