The United States Coast Guard Academy has announced that 4/C Cadet Allison Osborn has been named to the Board of Trustees list for her academic, military and physical fitness performance in the Fall 2020 semester. Osborn earned three stars to be worn on her uniform. She earned the gold star for being named to Dean’s […]
Ronald P. Hansen, Sr., of Clarkston, formerly of Warren, passed away March 16, 2021 at the age of 65. Husband of Cheryl for 37 years, father of Ronald Hansen, Jr., Kim Hansen and Natalie (Adam) Raczka. Also survived by his two Saint Bernard children Elsie and Gerta. Preceded in death by his parents Ronald and […]
Gary L. Koop, of Clarkston, passed away March 17, 2021 at the age of 67. Gary was born on April 1, 1953 in Pontiac to the late Winfield and Dorothy Koop. He is the beloved father of Carrie (Chris) Ouellette of Clarkston, dearest papa of Samantha, Cooper and Maggie. Also survived by his sister-in-law Bobbie […]
Francis “Frank” Stanley Dombkowski, of Clarkston, previously of Rousseau, passed away March 14, 2021 at the age of 71. Preceded in death by his father Stanley. Son of Lucy, brother of Dennis (Vera), Mark (Karen), Michael (Ann), Kevin (Julie), Alan (Sue) and Joseph (Nancy), and also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Frank attended St. […]
Todd Stephen Richard passed away suddenly at his home, March 11, 2021 at the age of 33. He was the beloved son of Carol and Mark Richard and treasured brother of Adam (wife Michelle) Richard. Proud uncle to Luke and Jack. Also survived by uncle Ron Quertermous, aunt Vickie Quertermous, aunt Linda (Don) Berridge, cousins […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor In times of need, communities like Clarkston seem to always step up to help their neighbors. This has never been more evident than with the free food pantry roadside at 7058 Ridgewood Road, just north of Big Lake Road off of Clark Road, and south of I-75. The pantry […]
As of March 17, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: March 17: 48346: 1,470 cases (95 new), 26 deaths 48348: 1,532 cases (100 new), 11 deaths 48350: 417 cases (22 new), 7 deaths As compared to March 10: 48346: […]
After two accidents in the last year, the city was asked to investigate the possibility of installing a guardrail on the curve of White Lake Road where it becomes South Holcomb Road. The Road Commission for Oakland County, which owns the roadway, does not feel that a guardrail is warranted, but the city is now […]
Lucky, a dog who lives with its owners on North Holcomb Road, wandered out on to the thawing Mill pond last Friday and was scared to come back. Independence Township Fire Department engineers Todd Wieckowski (pictured) and Matt Decker helped rescue the dog, who was unharmed. Photo provided