Thomas King Bullen, of Clarkston, died peacefully the evening of June 20 at the age of 89. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Sally Bullen, who was a great comfort to him in his last hours.Born January 26, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan, Tom was the only child […]
Robert Joel Smith, age 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 18, 2024. Bob was born in Terre Haute, IN to the late John and Nina (Allen) Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Smith; sister, Betty Smith; brother-in-law, Jeff Jeffrey; […]
IN LOVING MEMORY Barbara E. Bolden (Younger). Barbara passed away May 31, 2024, after a long illness. Throughout her life, she demonstrated an appreciation for the arts, and a love of entertaining family and friends wherever she made home. Her career included valuable contributions in the non-profit and healthcare sectors. She is survived by her […]
Joseph Charles Stoecklin; of Clarkston, went to be with his Lord on June 22, 2024, at the age of 94. Preceded in death by his beloved wife for nearly 72 years, Shirley.Loving Father of Richard (Rita) Stoecklin, Robert (late Norma) Stoecklin, Martin (Debbie) Stoecklin, Michael Stoecklin, Kevin (Eileen) Stoecklin, Pamela (Scott) Simot, and Sandra (Paul) […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on June 4, the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted to increase the township’s human resources legal labor budget. The board voted 6-0 to increase the budget by $45,000. Trustee Jim Tedder was absent from the meeting.The original HR legal labor budget for the current […]
OAKLAND COUNTY – Over the weekend, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard warned residents to be wary of potential phony Go Fund Me pages that have been created in the wake of a shooting that took place in Rochester Hills on Saturday. As of Tuesday morning, the sheriff’s office has validated two legitimate Go Fund Me […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comBRANDON TWP. — A 60-year-old Oxford Township motorcyclist was killed and two others were hospitalized Friday afternoon when the motorcycle the man was riding collided with another vehicle near the intersection of Baldwin Road and Hummer Lake Road in Brandon Township.According to the Oakland County Sheriffs Office, David James Caulder was […]
BHHC Board of Directors President Emily DuThinh (left), Executive Director Jason Meekhof (center) and former Executive Director Sue Julian (right). Photo provided. Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy (BHHC) has hired Jason Meekhof as its new Executive Director.Meekhof, who is a Michigan native and Wayne State University graduate, Meekhof replaces the retiring Sue Julian, who will remain […]
For the last couple of weeks the pages of our newspapers across the state have been filled with photos of 2024 graduates from area high schools as they’ve enjoyed honors nights, lock-ins, commencement ceremonies and a number of other end-of-school traditions.In one community, our reporters shared about a local “adulting-day,” hosted at the school that […]
Your local library is looking for input and ideas! The Clarkston Independence District Library has been working with consultants, Fast Forward Libraries, since January of this year for their Strategic Plan.When asked why a Strategic Plan was important, Director of the Library, Julie Meredith recalled a quote by Alan Lakein “Planning is bringing the future […]