Lillian K. “Shirley” Tews, of Clarkston, passed away December 3, 2020 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her husband Ronald. Loving mother of Craig (Jody) Tews, Sandra (Fred) Jones and Michael (Jennifer) Tews, proud grandmother of Ronald (Natalie) Assad, Aimee Jones, Leah Jones, Matthew Jones, Robert Tews, Michael Tews, Megan (fiancé Ryne […]
Lawrence D. Lovejoy, of Stanwood, passed away December 1, 2020 at the age of 72. Preceded in death by his parents Margaret Joyce and Frank Lovejoy, siblings Margaret “Pam” (Robert) Hutchinson, Timothy (Vicky) and William Lovejoy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Larry retired from General Motors after 40 years of […]
John Michael Trulu, of White Lake, passed away on December 1, 2020 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia in 2017. Father of Michael “Kevin” (Rhonda) Trulu, Kimberly (Robert) Wulff and Gregory (Meribeth) Trulu, grandfather of Winona (Michael), Cassandra (Calvin), Brianna, Patricia “Gabrielle” (Matt), Makayla, Daniel, Andrew, Rachel and Elise, […]
As of December 2, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 889 cases (549 new), 10 deaths 48348: 907 cases (522 new), 6 deaths 48350: 247 cases (151 new), 3 deaths As compared to the numbers from November […]
Bailey Lake Elementary fifth-grade student Evelyn Turcsak stands in front of her table where she sold face masks and pillows last Saturday to raise money to buy pajamas for the women and children at HAVEN. Photo by Matt Mackinder As a fifth-grade student at Bailey Lake Elementary, Evelyn Turcsak has her priorities in order. Last […]
Davisburg native Jonathan Blazevic is an avid bike racer, and he used that talent last Saturday to raise funds for Movember initiatives pertaining to men’s health. “I’ve had many friends and family that suffered from various health problems, so I hope to do my part to give back,” said Blazevic. “As we enter the Christmas […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Beverly Weddle is a lifelong Clarkston resident and simply wants to make a difference in the community. During this time of year, she’s hoping that difference goes a long way towards helping the area’s homeless. “I started a group on Facebook originally calling it ‘Blessing the Homeless of Clarkston […]
The pandemic has made for a difficult year, limiting many of the city’s normal activities. “But one thing for dang sure, the installation of holiday lights is not going to be one of them,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith. “The City DPW team started installing holiday decorations this past week and will finish it […]
Clarkston United Methodist Church hosts a drive-thru version of its annual Advent Night on Wednesday, December 9, from 5-7 p.m. The event features a live nativity, decorated Christmas trees, hot chocolate, and ornaments for families to decorate. The church is also collecting donations next Wednesday for HOPE Warming Center in Pontiac. Items that are most […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE November 24, 2020 A. A virtual Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. C. ROLL CALL: Present: Kittle, Neubeck, Loughrin, Aliaga, Brown, Nallamothu, Ritchie; Absent: None Also Present: […]