Lois June Johnson, of Grand Blanc went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 27, 2024 at the age of 95.Lois was born in Highland Park, Michigan on February 15, 1929, to Alex and Darlene Jones. Lois graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1947. Arnold and Lois were married September 17, 1949 […]
Pastor J. Todd Vanaman; of Davisburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, with his family by his side at the age of 71.He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the son of the late Dr. Paul and Jeane Vanaman. Beloved husband of the late Vanessa Vanaman for […]
Mary Grace Smith; of Waterford formerly of Pinkney and White Lake; passed away on Wednesday 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 […]
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 proudly served […]
Carol Lynn Kundrick (Boddy, Cane), Born February 4,1956 in Detroit MI, gained her heavenly wings on May 21, 2024 at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Edward William and Grace (Ramsey) Boddy and her brother Edward Michael Boddy.Carol was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. […]
Samuel I. Thomas, known to his family as Pap; of Clarkston; passed away on May 29, 2024 at the age of 96. Reunited with his loving wife Emma Jean; Father of Linda (the Late Ted) Santala and Mark (Catherine) Thomas; Grandfather of Kelly (Curtis) Wendt, Mark Thomas Jr., Jonathan (Peyton Clements) Santala; Great Grandfather of […]
SAFE! – Oxford senior Jay Cady slides into home plate just under the tag by Clarkston’s Dylan Johnston to give the Wildcats a 3-0 lead in the sixth inning of the MHSAA District 31 baseball semifinal at Grand Blanc High School on Saturday. Oxford went on to win the game 6-1, but lost to Grand […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on May 21, the Independence Township Board of Trustees accepted a bid for the completion of intersection improvements at the intersection of Waldon Center Drive and Waldon Road as well as the installation of a traffic signal. The board also approved a budget amendment of […]
(From right) Clarkston Community Schools Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Nancy Mahoney, CCS Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan, and 2024 Teacher of the Year Ryan Eisele. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — On May 23, the Clarkston Foundation held its 30th annual Teacher of the Year awards reception at the Clarkston […]
Roundabout to be installed this summer By Jim NewellManaging Editorjnewell@mihomepaper.comORION TWP. — A new roundabout is slated for the Baldwin/Clarkston roads intersection, with the intersection scheduled to close to through traffic on June 10. The approximate $3.6 million project will be paid for with federal funds, Road Commission for Oakland County and Orion Township dollars, according […]