In the early morning hours of September 26, deputies responded to the 4000 block of Clarkston Road on the report of multiple shots fired. The complainant advised his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend had fired shots at his vehicle, but no injuries were reported. Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim, a 39-year-old Independence Township man, who stated […]
SWEET TASTE: Margot Selva and her family drove from Sterling Heights to enjoy the annual Taste of Clarkston event, which was held this past Sunday in downtown Clarkston. More photos inside this week’s print edition of The Clarkston News. Photo by Matt Mackinder
Steven A. Spears, of Clarkston, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., passed away September 24, 2021 at the age of 61. Husband of Kimberly for 23 years. Father of Cody Spears, Brandon (Chelsea) Morrison, and Charles (Enza) Morrison, grandpa of Madison, Landon, Jonathan, Elsie, Jackson, Jerry, Bella, and Michelle, son of Charles (late Sharon) Spears, brother […]
Mary Adams, of Allendale, formerly of Au Gres, Grand Blanc, and Tawas, passed away on September 25, 2021 at the age of 95. Wife of Dean for 48 years. Mother of Michael (Nancy) Niedzwiecki, Steven (Sandra) Niedzwiecki, Anthony (Cheri) Niedzwiecki, and Robert (Kathleen) Niedzwiecki, stepmother of Kimberly (Mark) Meadows, David (Michelle) Adams, and Todd (Christine) […]
Dr. Marc R. Kamp, of Clarkston, passed away February 13, 2020 after a courageous battle with dementia/Pick’s Disease at the age of 60. Husband of Jeanne, father of Kramer, Kendall, and Kaiden, and brother of Gregg (Pam) Kamp. Marc enjoyed running and biking outdoors whenever he could get the chance. He was an avid U […]
As of September 22, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: September 22: 48346: 2,631 cases (165 new), 47 deaths 48348: 2,767 cases (197 new), 22 deaths 48350: 781 cases (79 new), 10 deaths As compared to September 15: 48346: […]
Thirty years ago, Everest Academy opened its doors to 33 students. This year, Everest Collegiate High School and Academy has a current enrollment of 427 students in grades preschool through 12th grade. Everest has impacted the lives of thousands of students and families. Fr. Lorenzo Gomez, LC, founding priest, returned for last week’s Founders’ Day […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor A new child development center will soon be making its way to Independence Township. At the September 9 meeting of the planning commission, construction of a new Goddard School, which specializes in child care and preschool, was unanimously approved to go in on the nearly two-acre parcel of land […]
The Clarkston Area Optimist Club recognized Sheriff Deputy Janos Nagy and Fire Captain Don Herbert for their dedication to the community, Sept. 15. Photo provided by Curt Carson
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder, of Independence Township, announced last Tuesday she is undergoing treatment for recurrent cancer. Schroeder was originally diagnosed with stomach cancer in August 2018 and underwent a total gastrectomy in 2019. “Earlier this year, I fought off general infections, but it became apparent to my doctors several weeks ago the cancer was […]