John Meyland, 80

John C. Meyland, of Clarkston, originally from Munising, passed peacefully on March 14, 2021 at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his wife Freda of 51 years, whom he met in sociology class at Michigan State University. Proud father of Scott and Kurt, brother of Jim (Stephanie) Meyland of Australia, uncle […]

Diana Dutton, 78

Diane Marna Dutton, of Clarkston, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the age of 78. She was born April 21, 1942 in Pontiac to parents Duane and Mildred (Butters) Hursfall. Diane ran her own housekeeping business. She was an artist, specifically enjoyed poetry and crafting. Diane was also known for her holiday baking and was […]

Janet Deidun, 73

Janet Marie Deidun, of Clarkston, passed away March 13, 2021 at the age of 73. Mother of Nicole Deidun, Scott Deidun and Danielle Phillips, grandma of Jalyn, Collin and Andrew, sister of Judy (Tom) Ullmann and Jerry Hebert. Janet enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting, but her main gift was caregiving to her granddaughter. Friends may […]

Letter to the Editor: Time for a trash hauler review

Dear Editor, Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle’s proposed trash hauler review is the right thing to do. I am a licensed professional engineer with experience to restructuring trash hauling for industrial customers and evaluating trash haulers and disposal facilities. Here are the challenges we face: 1. It cost our subdivision homeowners over $6,000 per household […]

Letter to the Editor: Thankful for restaurant support

Dear Editor,  Sherman Publications, Inc. (publisher of The Citizen and The Clarkston News) is to be congratulated for the “Mangia” section of the newspapers. Restaurants need our support in these very difficult times. Having a section in the paper highlighting restaurants was a great idea. Having it in color certainly draws attention to it! Thank […]

Letter to the Editor: Not a fan of Rep. Slotkin

Dear Editor, Our representative, Elisa Slotkin, along with six other Michigan federal representatives, voted in favor of the H.R. 1 “For the People Act.” With this, Representative Slotkin is taking away power from us in Michigan to determine how to run our elections. This indicates that Representative Slotkin does not think the people of Michigan […]

Ryan: Clarkston Schools ‘one year stronger’

A year ago today on March 10, 2020, Governor Whitmer announced the first presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. We’ve had plenty of time to reflect on the profound losses of the past year, but as I visit with the students, educators, support staff, and parents of this incredible school district, I also see the […]

Student viewpoint: Protect the trees and leaves

When the people of the U.S. think about forest preservation, they think about giant forests with elegant maples and glorious pine trees being preserved and protected. Currently, not all forests are as wonderful as they are envisioned, not all forests are protected. In order to preserve America’s forests, the U.S. Congress should pass laws entitling […]

Everest educator earns honor

Everest educator earns honor

Everest headmaster and high school principal, Greg Reichert, was recognized as the 2021 Amazing Catholic Principal Award at this year’s Catholic Foundation of Michigan 2021 St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Education Celebration, which was held on Wednesday, March 3. Photo provided

Grief support group restarting in April

Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. The topic of this month’s meeting is “How to Adjust to Your New Normal.” The free meeting will be led by a bereavement counselor for Lewis E. Wint […]