Board authorizes purchase of lighting upgrades for CHS performing arts center By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on Jan. 13, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved the purchase of lighting upgrades for the performing arts center at Clarkston High School and construction change orders for bond projects at […]
Each REU will see increase of $44 for eight quarters By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its first meeting of the year on Jan. 13, the Clarkston City Council had a discussion on the temporary price adjustment for sewer billing necessary for sewer repairs in West Alley. To recoup the money used for […]
SCAMP has continued to evolve with its students, providing more opportunities for field trips and other activities that families and volunteers have expressed interest in. Photo provided. Organization seeks community help in compiling memories By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP, a longstanding and beloved local organization, hits 50 years of servicing […]
The new Meijer grocery on Waldon, west of Sashabaw, will bring additional tax dollars to the township, but the downside is that it will also put more traffic on Waldon. In addition, the Pulte development with over 250 townhouses, homes and site condos, along with the addition of more commercial buildings planned for that area, […]
After a nice holiday getaway I was ready to return to the office last week, batteries fully changed. Unfortunately, my car batteries did not feel the same. They were dead. Feeling slightly panicked (and extremely grateful that we didn’t drive my car to the airport) I called my husband. Although he works an hour away, […]
OXFORD — The recently-opened emergency department at McLaren Oakland – Oxford has introduced online scheduling for patients seeking non-life-threatening emergency care. For patients looking to minimize their wait time in the ER, visiting mclaren.org/oxford will let them view all available upcoming treatment times and register for a time that fits their schedule, allowing them to wait at […]
Nancy Carole Birdwell of Davison. Age 77, peacefully passed on January 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Devoted wife to Walter L. Birdwell for 58 years, loving mother of Michelle (David) Stover, Walter A. (Shannon) Birdwell, and the late Jennifer Birdwell. Adoring grandmother to Alexandria (Timothy) Birdwell, Ryan Birdwell, David (Meghan) Stover, Danielle Stover, Reid, […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Barbara Ann Barrett on January 6, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on November 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to George and Anna Burslem. Barbara embraced life with an energy and spirit that was truly remarkable. She built a legacy of […]
Joy Anne (WINT) Frick of Clarkston; passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 14, 2025; age 66. Beloved wife of Floyd for 26 years. Loving and devoted mother of Kenny (Jason Johnson) Leonard and Kelly (Lonnie) Barker. Proud Nana of Kennedy (Eric) Benson, Faith Victory, Delaney Victory, Leo Barker, Kendra Barker, Raegan Barker, […]
Roger Eugene Vernier, 56, of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Roger was born on December 17, 1968, to James and Phyllis (Martin) Vernier. Roger graduated from Clarkston High School in 1987. He went on to join the United States Army, being honorably discharged in 1990. He earned a Professional Commercial Diving […]