Thomas B. “Tom” Threse of Lathrup Village, formerly of Clarkston and Ortonville. Tom passed away on May 6, 2024, after a very full life of 96 wonderful years. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Laone. Together, Tom and Laone had 17 children; Lynette (late Ray) Trese-Williams, Tamara (Robert) Stockwell, Arthur (Terri), […]
May 8 Update: According to an update from the Oakland County Sheriff’s office on May 8, Brian Inamdar, was found at about 11:30 a.m. by officers from the Farmington Police Department. Inamdar appeared to be in good health, the police report said. Police took him to the hospital for an evaluation as a precaution. OAKLAND […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on April 15, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing limited open enrollment for the district’s elementary program for the 2024-2025 school year.The resolution which allows for a maximum of 75 spots open to out-of-district students within Oakland County for young […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Students at Independence Elementary School participated in the 21st annual SOCKS week last month where students from young fives to fifth grade served the community through various service learning projects.The school wide initiative targets specific grade levels with a number of community members to provide students with opportunities […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a number of bid awards at its last meeting on April 15. The five bids presented were all unanimously approved by the board.The first bid award was for site work and foundations for the new Clarkston Junior High School. This […]
Everest Collegiate High School students headed out into the community for the school’s annual Mountaineer Mission Day where they helped out at Lourdes Senior Community, The Well of Waterford, D.R.A.W. and Grace Centers of Hope. Photos provided by Mary Roselli. Students at Everest Collegiate High School and Academy recently participated in the school’s annual Mountaineer […]
Students from Springfield Plains Elementary dressed as their favorite superheroes to promote the upcoming SCAMP Walk and Roll set for May 19. Photo provided. Clarkston SCAMP is getting ready for two of its upcoming summer events; the Walk and Roll and Summer Shindig.Walk and RollThe annual Walk and Roll will take place on May 19, […]
Mary E. Linseman; born August 6, 1938 in Pontiac to Cloyd and Alice Houts; of Waterford; passed away on April 29, 2024 at the age of 85; preceded in death by her husband Russell Gerald Linseman; mother of Barbara (Barry) Beard, William (Carolyn) Arnold, Susan (Tom) Gahan, Kate (Earl) Thomas, Trudy (Brian) Leonard and Mary […]
Ralph Orlando, age 96, of Lapeer, passed away on April 23, 2024. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Ralph’s Tribute Wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.Ralph Joseph Orlando was born on November 18, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale and […]
Christie Ellen Shull; Born on November 18, 1946 to John and Jessie Henderstein in Detroit. A longtime resident of Clarkston and formerly of Warren, passed away on January 18, 2024 at the age of 77.Wife of Walter Gamble Jr., stepmother of Alyson Worthington, Barbara (Chuck) Goshorn, loving sister of Tod (Laurie) Henderstein and Amy Henderstein, […]