By Don RushSpecial to the Clarkston News Out of all the counties in the lower part of the Mitten State, only in Oakland has the invasive species spotted lanternfly been found.Now, Michigan officials want area residents to be on the lookout for the insect.According to the state’s Invasive Species Communications Coordinator Joanne Foreman, the Michigan […]
Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held on Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Carriage House in Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road.The topic of this month’s meeting is “A New Normal.” The meeting will be led by a bereavement counselor […]
By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor Ryan Lemker emerged as a standout hockey player during the 2022-23 season with Clarkston High School.He’ll get another opportunity to continue his development during the upcoming 2023-24 season after recently signing to play junior hockey with the powerhouse Metro Jets, a four-time national champion based in Mount Clemens that last […]
On June 15, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Clarkston resident Bobbie Meehan to the Manufactured Housing Commission.Meehan is the operations manager for Little Valley Homes Inc., and was awarded a certificate of achievement from the Fair Housing Center in 2015.Meehan is appointed to represent licensed mobile home dealers, for a term commencing June […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The Oakland County Fair had something for everyone July 7-16 at Davisburg’s Springfield Oaks County Park. However, not all of it was fun and games. Late last week, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Department of Health and Human Services notified Oakland County Health Division that […]
Ian McClelland, of Clarkston, born in Royal Oak to Robert and Muriel Jean McClelland on Oct. 26, 1956, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2023 at the age of 66.Husband of Katie for 33 years, father of Paige (Jamie Despard) McClelland and Mac McClelland, Grandpa of Cameron Ian Despard, brother of Bob (Laura) McClelland, Nancy […]
Anne Shakespeare Rose, of Clarkston, passed away on July 27, 2023 at the age of 92.Wife of the late Herbert N. Rose, mother of Alan (Marya Gutek) Rose, the late Bruce (Susan) Rose, and the late Jonathan Rose, grandmother of Kate Rose, and great-grandmother of Spencer.Preceded in death by her parents Archie and Ruth Shakespeare, […]
Melanie L. Peterson, of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2023 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Eric. Loving mother of Noah, Josh, and Jacob Peterson. Loved daughter of Stephanie and the late Samuel Vranjes. Daughter-in-law of Ken and Elaine Peterson. Sister-in-law of Kaari (Andrea Lewak) Peterson. Aunt of Natalya Peterson. Niece of Bob Kanachki. Melanie graduated […]
City of the Village of Clarkston Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall 375 Depot Road Clarkston, Michigan 48346 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 07.10.2023 Final Minutes Call To Order The regular session meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council was called to order by Mayor Haven at 7:00 P.M. Pledge Of Allegiance […]
Daniel Rush, of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023 at the age of 69. A celebration of life will be held on Aug. 12 from 1-4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 8047 Ortonville Road, Clarkston.