Reader pens ‘Another Day’ poem

Here we sit once again wondering what to do. Hour by hour, day by day, as all the months ensue. Watching spring as it turns to summer and summer then to fall. Now it is winter, the snowflakes fly as we watch the drifts grow tall. When it all started everything stopped with a fast […]

Letter to the Editor: Thankful for CAYA recognition

Dear Editor, The Clarkston News most generously provides space for Letters to the Editor that range from individuals expressing opinions to letters from nonprofit organizations thanking community supporters. This Letter to the Editor is a thank you note to The Clarkston News. This year, the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) traditional Youth Recognition Ceremony and […]

What ‘Matt’ers: Weird white Christmas

Well, December 25 has come and gone, and I can honestly say that this year was definitely different. Sure, we still exchanged gifts at home and ate way too much, but something was missing. Actually, a lot was missing. Family. My wife and I and our kids usually bounce around at Christmas celebrating with our […]

DTE lights

Magic of Lights, through January 2. DTE Energy Music Theatre. A 1.5-mile drive-through holiday lights display using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Get tickets online in advance at universe.com/events/magic-of-lights-tickets-K70CRN. Credit cards will be required for day of purchases. Cash not accepted. Friday and Saturday tickets MUST be pre-paid. On-site sales not accepted.

Clarkston grad finding niche as newest city DPW staffer

Clarkston grad finding niche as newest city DPW staffer

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Carson Danis has only worked for the City of the Village of Clarkston in its Department of Public Works since last month, but the 20-year-old lifelong resident of Clarkston is enjoying his job – and learning the ins and outs of being a DPW assistant on a daily basis. […]

Lois Grogan, 56

Lois A. (Barney) Grogan, of Clarkston, died peacefully on December 26, 2020 at the age of 56. Loving wife of Edmund, beloved mother of Jennifer, Joshua and the late Jeremy, step-daughter of Joan Barney, sister of Steve Barney. She is predeceased by her parents Donald Barney and Joanne (Robert) Wilt. Lois was born on July […]

Richard Hoover, 85

Richard (Dick) Frederick Hoover, of Commerce Township, formerly of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2020 at the age of 85. Husband of Sharon for 58 years, father of Jennifer (Steve) Schulz and Cynthia (Christian) Fabian, grandpa of Alexei, Sabina, Jack and Michael, brother of Joyce (late Phil) Shea, Donna Duncan, Cindy (late Jim) […]

Clarkston carolers

Clarkston carolers

A little smaller than usual, but the Clarkston Wolfpack running club sang outside of stores instead of running through aisles, but the group spread Christmas cheer anyways. Photo provided

William White, 73

Dr. William Lawrence White, of Clarkston, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away December 25, 2020 at the age of 73. High school sweetheart/husband of Georgeann for 53 years, father of Edward (Jessica Catalano) White, Daniel (Angela) White and Regina (Justin Carriere) White, grandpa of Ryan, Aiden, Laurel and Gabrielle, brother of Kathy White, and brother-in-law […]

Louise Michaels, 97

Louise “Weezie” M. Michaels, of Clarkston, peacefully passed away in the presence of her daughter Tammy on December 23, 2020 at the age of 97. Preceded in death by her husband Paul Michaels, sons Larry Riddle and Kirk Norman and great granddaughter Mikayla Dykstra. Loving mother of Gary (Kack) Norman, Karen (Keith) Mueller, Terry Norman […]