Michael “Mike” Stevenson; of Clarkston; passed away on May 22, 2024 at the age of 63. Father of Ryan (Jackie) Stevenson; grandfather of Blake and Taylor Stevenson; brother of Judy (Kevin) McDonald; brother-in-law of Janet Stevenson; and preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Ernest Stevenson; and his brothers, David, Ric and Mark. Mike […]
Mary Grace Smith; of Waterford formerly of Pinkney and White Lake; passed away on May 22, 2024 with her son Scott by her side at the age of 93. She was born in Detroit on May 11, 1931 the daughter of the late Joseph and Concetta (Leanza) Bleggi. She is the beloved mother of Scott […]
Susan Carole Turner changed tennis venues on May 17, 2024 at age 74. How, she loved the game and the huge number of wonderful tennis friends she accumulated over her 40 years of playing the sport. More interesting when you learn Sue was allergic to being out in the sunshine.Susan grew up living on Lake […]
Members of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan are the first to break ground on the new Clarkston Junior High School facility located on Waldon Road. This marks the start of a four year long construction project funded through the district’s 2022 bond. Photo by Kelly Allen. Project expected […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — During its meeting on May 13, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved three bid awards, two for ongoing bond projects and one for food service equipment. All three proposed bid awards were approved by a 6-0 vote. Vice President Elizabeth Egan was absent from the meeting.The […]
As parents of two adult sons with special needs, like many other parents, we do our best to ensure that our sons have the opportunity to have access to and live their lives through life experiences that many of us may take for granted. Along with life essentials; safe and affordable housing, food, caregiver support, employment […]
Clarkston Community Schools (CCS) is currently in the process of developing a new district strategic plan. The process for creating the new plan will continue through the 2024-2025 school year. Through the process, CCS develop develop new mission and vision statements, set goals, decide on the actions necessary to achieve the goals and mobilize the […]
We thank Megan Kelley, Editor of The Clarkston News, who wrote a wonderful article about the 2024 CAYA Youth Recognition Ceremony and Dessert Reception. About 375 community members came together to recognize and celebrate 71 honorees, from young fives to grade 12, for personal well-being/growth and for the concern for the well-being of others. There […]
Location Will Be Credit Union’s 12th Michigan Location, Second in Oakland County INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Dort Financial Credit Union recently completed the purchase of a former bank building for a new location in Clarkston. The building, located at 5750 Baypointe Boulevard, will be the credit union’s 12th branch location in Michigan. The credit union anticipates […]
Jonathon Dayle Markham; of Clarkston; passed away on April 29, 2024 at the age of 22. Loving son of Kristine Tramel and the Late Faron Markham; grandson of Linda and the Late James Tramel Jr. and of Joa Rhodes and Gerald Markham; also survived by many extended family members. Jonathon was a loving soul. He […]