Year in review 2024 part 2

By Megan Kelley and Wendi Reardon Price As we turn the calendar to 2025, we take a look back at some of the top stories from the pages of The Clarkston News during May, June, July and August of 2024. May 1 CAYA recognizes 71 outstanding young people: The Clarkston Area Youth Assistance held its […]

Linda L. Tramel, 76

Linda L. Tramel, 76

Linda L. Tramel; of Clarkston; born July 22, 1948 in Welch, WV to the late Calvin and Lucille McPeak; passed away on December 19, 2024; at the age of 76. Preceded in death by loving husband James Tramel Jr. and dear grandson Jonathon Markham; mother of Kristine Tramel; sister of Brenda (Herman) McNeely, the late […]

Nedra Jean Hall

Nedra Jean Hall

Nedra Jean Hall was born on January 1, 1936 to Julia Etta Spengler Hall and Bard Kenneth Hall in Wauseon, Ohio. She graduated from Wauseon High School where she played flute and piccolo in the marching band and school orchestra. She became a chemistry major at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where she pledged Alpha […]

“I never thought twice about trying to help them”

“I never thought twice about trying to help them”

Clarkston teen recalls successful rescue effort this summer on Deer Lake By Emily Caswell Brand Manager CLARKSTON — Summer 2024 may feel like a distant memory to some, but for two area families, summer 2024 is still very much on their minds and will be for a lifetime. That’s because at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, […]

Clarkston Schools review pupil accounting data

District sees total FTE gain of 275.06 students By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education held its last regular meeting of the year on Dec. 9 where the board heard an enrollment analysis presentation from John Lucido, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, specifically regarding pupil accounting data. […]

You too can leave a generous tip over the holiday

Meghan, a waitress at Mel’s Diner in Clarkston, received a big tip the other day ($365). The tip was part of a project that was started when a FaceBook story said a man gave a $300 tip. Many of the comments said they wish they were rich enough to do that. I commented that we […]

This holiday season be sure to wrap up each interaction with a bow

The other night my husband and I tried a new restaurant for dinner. The entire experience was great. The place is cozy, the holiday décor was charming, the food was delicious and the service was some of the best we’ve had. What really stuck with us, however, is how the experienced ended. Because we got […]

McLaren awards four inaugural scholarships for OCC students

Scholarship in memory of former McLaren Oakland Chief Nurse Pontiac, Mich — McLaren Oakland has awarded partial scholarships to four Oakland County Community College nursing students as they continue their education towards their nursing degree. The four Oakland County Students are Lyric Bonner, Tore Bond, Vivian Kendall and Christina Rais. The Dr. Calandra Green Memorial […]

Clarkston City Council extends clerk contract

By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its meeting on Dec. 9, the Clarkston City Council voted 6-0 to extend the contract between the city and Angela Guillen while the city evaluates the possibility of hiring Guillen permanently. Guillen has been working as the city clerk contractually since mid-October. The approved contract would be […]

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