CAYA pet costume contest
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance staged a pet costume contest, Oct. 28, with 150 students from Pine Knob Elementary voting for the winners. Photos provided
Theodore Middleton, 46
Theodore Joseph “Ted” “Teddy” “Theo” Middleton, 46, of Clarkston, died October 30, 2020 of injuries sustained in a car accident. Born December 10, 1973, Ted grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Ortonville, the youngest of Tom and Kathy Middleton’s three children. From an early age, Ted loved anything with wheels and an engine. […]
Letter to the Editor: Won’t stand for Governor’s sign
Dear Editor, During the Governor’s recent interview on “Meet the Press,” she had a sign that said “86 45” visible to the public. According to Cassell’s Dictionary of Slang and other slang dictionaries, the meaning expanded in the U.S. during the 1970s to also mean “to kill, to murder; to execute.” The Governor made a […]
Joann Eastman, 72
Joann H. Eastman, of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly October 30, 2020 at the age of 72 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Wife/high school sweetheart of Charles for 51 years, mother of Lorie (Chris) Williams and Scott (Megan) Eastman, sister-in-law of Cheryl (Bud) Adams and Lee (Donna) Eastman. Preceded in death by her parents Marion […]
Pearla Prater, 95
Pearla A. Prater, of Clarkston, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2020 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband Warren H. “Unk,” her siblings Luther, Sissy, and Daudy, and her daughter Candi Mapes. Loving mother of Mike and Rob (Charlotte) Prater, proud grandma of Gayle, Tina, Heather, Michael, […]
Happy Halloween from a 1000-pound pumpkin
HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Clarkston resident Frank Morse got into the Halloween spirit by growing this 1000-pound pumpkin in the backyard of his Paula Avenue home. The pumpkin was carved by Tom Nardone of ExtremePumpkins.com, Oct. 21. Pictured are Morse with his wife Stephanie Morse, their children Everly Morse and Beckham Morse, and nieces Kennedy Wagner, Kendylin […]
Trick or treat hours
Hours for trick or treating this Saturday are as follows: Village of Clarkston: 5-7 p.m. Independence Township: 6-7 p.m.
Trunk or treat
St. Trinity Lutheran Church, at 7925 Sashabaw Road, is hosting a trunk or treating event this Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-7 p.m. Walk from car to car in costume and do some safe trick or treating. Social distancing and masks are required. To sign up the number of participants in your vehicle, visit signupgenius.com/go/5080845a4ab23a1ff2-trunkortreat. For […]
CHS Drama Club events
The Clarkston High School Drama Club’s Throwback Theatre event will feature “Les Miserables” (2017 CHS production) and “Mary Poppins” (2018 CHS production) this year. Les Miserables will be shown Nov. 12. at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m., and Nov. 15, 2 p.m. For tickets, visit […]
Local resident looking for council spot as write-in
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As a write-in candidate to be on the Clarkston City Council, Steven McLean feels he has a great shot to gain election. As a 22-year resident of Clarkston, McLean said his bid to serve on the city council comes primarily from what he has seen the current council do […]