Stanley Harris Darling; of Clarkston, previously of Lansing and Highland Park; passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 92.Preceded in death by his parents Stanley I and Ann E. (Harris) Darling, as well as, his first wife Joanna (Raynor) Darling and his second wife Anne (Robinson Clark) Darling. Loving father of Julie […]
Leonard Thomas Wasilk passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1943. He grew up in Posen, Ml, where he earned his “PHD” he would say, his Posen High Diploma. His friends called him the Mayor of Posen, because he knew everything about the town and whose boy or girl […]
Budget shows $5.5 million deficit in projected expenses compared to revenue Correction: The district did not eliminate its virtual program entirely, just discontinued a partnership with a virtual elementary curriculum program provider in the summer of 2023. The 120 student loss in the 2023-2024 school year was caused by families that chose to stay with […]
(From left) Clarkston High School Media Teacher Matthew Bleau, Independence Television Station Manager John Ehlke, Independence Television Announcer Michael Rosenkranz and Independence Television Production Coordinator Mat Leagto pose for a photo after accepting a proclamation from Independence Township Clerk Cari Neubeck during the Township Board of Trustee meeting held on June 4 at the Independence […]
New Sea Lions show sure to delight as they perform stunts, balance balls and shoot hoops DAVISBURG — Make plans to attend one of summer’s most anticipated, quintessential events – the Oakland County Fair. The fairgrounds return to Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg July 5-14 with amazing shows, thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions. Oakland […]
Veterans and members of US Armed Forces offered complimentary admission GRAND BLANC — Tournament officials announced today that complimentary admission to The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren is available to members of the United States Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Retirees) and veterans courtesy of Dow.The Ally Challenge will take place Aug. […]
Vincent Jr. ”Vince” Alonzi, age 86 of Grand Blanc, formerly of Clarkston, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 27, 2024. Devoted husband of Dolores,Loving father of Scott Alonzi, Victoria (Dennis) Guest, Deborah (Tony) Gilbert, Thomas (Lorelei) Alonzi, step-father of Sonia (Ken) Foster, Gary (Laura) Mills, and Christopher (Jody) Mills; proud grandfather […]
Louis “Lou” Herald Pope, 67, of Katy, Texas, died suddenly on June 12, 2024.Lou was born on July 15, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan to Louis and Elisa Pope (Popp), both deceased.He attended the University of Miami and Central Michigan University where he studied journalism.He lived in Clarkston, MI until moving to Texas in his 20’s. […]
Gregory R. “Greg” Hall, age 63 of Clarkston died on June 23, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer.Beloved son of Dolores Hall, loving brother of Bernadette Delap, and dear cousin and friend of many. Preceded in death by his father, Richard Hall. Greg graduated from Clarkston High School in […]
Kenneth Walter Kammer, of Oro Valley, Arizona died on May 19, 2024 at the age of 97 years. Born on October 11, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan,Ken was the first child of Walter and Evelyn (Elliott) Kammer. Serving in World War II in the Naval Air Corp he was a bomber and radio technician on a […]