What’s your New Year’s Business Resolution?

Sunday, Jan. 19 is a date to keep in mind if you plan to make a New Year’s Resolution this year. That’s because research has shown that only 18 days after they’ve set their intention for a new year, the majority of people ditch their New Year’s Resolution by Jan. 19. One fitness app has […]

Flint man charged with felony murder in Christmas Eve slaying

By David Fleet Ortonville Citizen Editor OXFORD TWP. — A Flint man and convicted felon was named in a 19-count warrant issued Dec. 28 in the Christmas Eve slaying of a local clinical psychologist. Malik Letroy Webb, 29, was charged in the shooting death of Dr. Barbara Wolf, 71, of Oxford Township. Wolf was shot […]

Judy Lea (Inman) Pearson, 85

Judy Lea (Inman) Pearson, 85

Judy Lea (Inman) Pearson of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 85 on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in her home. She is survived by husband Roger, son Ben and daughters Jen and Amy. Judy was born in Pontiac, MI. She attended Pontiac High School and graduated from Clarkston Senior High and remained in […]

Karen Jamile Badgley, 70

Karen Jamile Badgley, 70

Karen Jamile Badgley passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2024 at the age of 70, with her family by her side, after fighting a brief illness. Karen was born on August 6, 1954 in Flint, Michigan to Jim and Geraldine Kelush. She grew up in a loving family with her sister Lynette, and graduated from […]

James J. Scharl, 80

James J. Scharl, 80

James J. Scharl; of Clarkston, MI; born June 3, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Kathryn Scharl; passed away on January 3, 2025 at the age of 80; Husband of Katherine (nee Ballard); father of Jennifer (Christopher) Lange, Matthew A. Scharl and Leah (Leo) Foley; grandpa of Julia (Gregory) Roberts, Alexander Lange, Jillian Lange […]

James T. Hennig, 83

James T. Hennig, 83

James T. Hennig; of Clarkston; born on April 3, 1941 in Pontiac, MI to Emmett and Mary Hennig; passed away on December 27, 2024 at the age of 83; Husband of Ruth (nee Holcomb) for 61 years; father of Jeff (Jill) Hennig and Aaron Hennig; grandpa of Ferris, Kenzie (Damon), ViAnna (Trevor) and Constance (Teddy […]

Bert Thomas Kovacs, 80

Bert Thomas Kovacs; of Clarkston formerly of Dearborn; passed away Jan. 1, 2025; age 80; preceded in death by wife Larena “Rennie”; father of Kelly (Victor) Pena; grandpa “Papa” of Manuel & Layla Pena; brother of the late Vivian Michaels; uncle of Shawn (Cheryl) Michaels and Michele Rogers; great uncle of Austin and Tyler Rogers; […]

Public Notice: Independence Township Planning Commission public hearing Jan. 9, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING January 9, 2025 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the Final Site Plan for a Multi-Phase Planned Unit Development. The meeting will be […]

Year in review 2024 part 2

By Megan Kelley and Wendi Reardon Price As we turn the calendar to 2025, we take a look back at some of the top stories from the pages of The Clarkston News during May, June, July and August of 2024. May 1 CAYA recognizes 71 outstanding young people: The Clarkston Area Youth Assistance held its […]

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