Academic collegiate milestones

Evan Hall, of Clarkston, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at the University of Michigan. Hall is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only […]

Clarkston resident earns Russian studies scholarship

Clarkston resident and Hamilton College junior Lucille Kline has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship to study Russian through a virtual program hosted by Lobachevsky University in Nizhny Novgorod. The Critical Language Scholarship is a program run by the U.S. Department of State for intensive language study in 15 critical languages. Kline is a Russian […]

Let’s all celebrate small businesses on a year-round basis

The first week in May is typically National Small Business Week, and as a small business ourselves, Waterford Bank is proud to put our hard-earned dollars to work in our communities by supporting local entrepreneurs. Whether that be using local vendors to supply our lobbies to our bankers enjoying a night on the town at […]

Clancy Thompson, 90

Clancy J. Thompson, of Clarkston, finished his earthly race on May 11, 2021 at the age of 90, and sprinted into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His family grieves deeply at the loss of a great husband of 71 years to Doris Thompson, a loving father of Brian (Marge) Thompson, Mark […]

Robert Smith, 82

Robert W. “Bob” Smith, of Davisburg, formerly of Royal Oak and Warren, passed away on May 15, 2021 at the age of 82. Husband of Helen for 58 years, father of Steven (Laurel) Smith and Diane ( Jeffery) Dworek, grandpa “Bubba” of Alex (Aaron) Felker, Shelby (Josh) Cabrera, Gabby Smith and Duncan Smith, great-grandpa “Guppa” […]

William Pink, 98

William B. “Bill” Pink, of Clarkston, formerly of Redford Township, Northville and Rochester Hills, passed away on May 12, 2021 at the age of 98. He was born in Detroit on June 17, 1922 to the late Samuel and Hilda (Browne) Pink. Bill grew up in Farmington and graduated from Farmington High School. He continued […]

Thomas West, 50

Thomas Christopher “Chris” West, of Holly, formerly of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2021 at the age of 50. Beloved husband of Judi. Loving son of Thomas C. (Kay) and the late Patricia West. Brother of Scott (Inna) West and Todd West. Son-in-law of Jim and Judith Wright. Brother-in-law of Jim (Amy) Wright. […]

Eddy Adams, 72

Eddy L. Adams, of Clarkston, passed away on May 8, 2021 at the age of 72. Husband of Denise for over 52 years, father of Janan (Doug) Olson, Jason (Stefanie) Adams and Kelly (Paul Hunt) Adams, grandpa of William, Corey, Autumn, Dougie, Ian, Brenna, Brayden and Shane, great-grandpa of Maverick Eddy, brother of Linda (late […]