Thomas “Tom” Leptinsky age 72, died as a result of heart complications on May 29, 2025. Loving husband of Heidi, devoted father of Andrea Leptinsky, Thomas and Kirk Leptinsky, Audrey (Luke) DiCarlo, Mellissa (Jake) Wood, Amanda (Clarence) Egbert, and Stephanie (Max) Outsen; adored Papa of Joseph, Elias, Olivia, Samuel, Asher, Richard, Seth, Arianna, Henry, Estella, […]
Paula Sue Lacey; of Ortonville formerly of Pontiac; born on May 5, 1947 to Peter and Irene Notch; passed away on May 25, 2025 at the age of 78. Wife of Paul for 58 years; mother of Paul Lacey; grandmother of Eloise, Spencer and Elea; sister of Joy (Jerry) Buck and Judy (Tom) Bailey; mother […]
Kory Gene Michael Kovach; of Davisburg; born August 29, 2002 in Pontiac; passed away suddenly on May 22, 2025 at the age of 22; Beloved son of Shelly and Eddie; Grandson of Jane and Gary Gene Roberts and the late Elaine & the late Herb Foerster; Nephew of Michael (Emily) Roberts, Sue (Gary) Polonis and […]
Sherill Dettore Baker, long-time resident of Clarkston, MI. Born February 13th, 1949 in Highland Park, MI to Louis and Marie Dettore; passed away on May 25, 2025 at the age of 76. Wife of Bruce Baker for 19 years. Mother of Tony Dettore (Sabra), Michael Allingham (Andrea), and Ana Allingham (Shannon). Stepmother to Scott (Mary) […]
Richard Allen Southern, of Clarkston Michigan, 80, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025. Richard “Judge” Southern was born in Missoula, Montana January 12, 1945, to Robert Neil Southern and Ethel Pons Southern. Growing up in Montana, Richard’s early years developed a deep love for the outdoors enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, and […]
WATERFORD MONTESSORI ACADEMY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 17, 2025 AT 4860 MIDLAND,WATERFORD,AT 5:30P.M. for the purpose of reviewing the 2025-26 general operating budget. A copy of the budget will be available for public inspection at this location one week prior to the hearing. Individuals requiring special accommodations to attend this meeting should contact […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — As construction on I-75 takes its toll on Clarkston residents, the City of the Village of Clarkston has continued to try and alleviate the stress on both the roads and its residents with little success. According to City Manager Jonathan Smith, much of the problem comes from the […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education held its public taxation hearing as required by the state and approved the presented tax rates for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year. Presenting the information at the tax hearing was Executive Director […]
Members of the Independence Township Fire Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Independence Township substation stand with Firefighter/Paramedic Ron Bray (9th from left) and Detective Anthony Taliercio (10th from left) who were honored by the Clarkston Area Optimist Club for their dedication to serving the Clarkston community. Photo by Megan Kelley By Megan Kelley […]
North Oakland newspapers win 20 awards INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston News won an award in the 2024 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced on May 8 at the MPA’s annual convention. This year the Wisconsin Press Association reviewed 2,928 entries submitted by 93 Michigan newspapers. The editorial contest period was […]