Lois M. Sanders; of Clarkston, passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished mother of Julie(Mark) Lamphier, Gordon (Tammie) Sanders, Matthew (Adina) Sanders, and David(Renee) Sanders. She was a proud nana of 10, great-nana of eight, and sister-in-law to Sue Nelson. Lois was […]
Richard C. “Dick” Ayers; born November 17, 1943 in Gadsen, Alabama to Carnie and Cecile Ayers; of Clarkston formerly of Pontiac; passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2024; age 80; husband of Kym Ogans-Ayers; father of Rick (Karen Kimbro) Ayers; stepfather of Kassandra (Charles) Philpot Jr., Charlie […]
Veda Sue O’Hearn; of Clarkston; died peacefully surrounded by her family on October 4, 2024; age 76; loving wife of Michael “Mickey” for 46 years; devoted mother of Rodney (Jackie) Lange & Jeremy (Lori) Lange; adored nana of Ryan & Kaylee Lange; preceded in death by her parents Virgil & Vera Mescher Reynolds and her […]
Devon Gail Brown; of Clarkston; passed away on October 2, 2024 at the age of 72; Loving wife of Joe Brown Sr.; mother of Dawn Brown, Angela (Dan) Brown, Marley (Joe) Knakal, and Fred Brown Jr.; grandma of Alexandria Denardo, Kayla Knakal, Eli Knakal, and Carter Knakal; sister of Vance (Deborah) Wright Jr., and Melissa […]
Lyle B. Lane; born October 11, 1933 in Keego Harbor to Howard and Annabelle Lane; of Waterford formerly of Clarkston; passed away Oct. 1, 2024 at the age of 90; husband of Lela (nee Jones) for 66 years; father of Steven (Janet) Lane and Lesa (Brendan Krause) Dupuis; grandpa of Melissa (Matt) Harris, Andrew Lane, […]
Council reviews ballot proposal impacting HDC By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — The Clarkston City Council held a special meeting on Sept. 23 directly after its regularly scheduled meeting that same night. The council expressed interest in holding an informational meeting to discuss a proposal that will be presented to voters on the Nov. […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Sept. 24, the Independence Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the scheduling of two public hearings for public road improvement special assessment districts (SAD) for the Sheringham Woods subdivision and the Spring Lake North subdivision. Both subdivisions are north of Maybee Road in […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on Sept. 16, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education received a presentation on the district’s new strategic plan. Giving the presentation to the board was Nancy Mahoney, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and Staci Puzio, Director of Student Growth, Well-Being and Community Partnerships. […]
Earlier this week a rare phenomenon occurred, and I’m not talking about the partial lunar eclipse that took place during the Harvest supermoon, although that was beautiful. No, I’m talking about the occurrence of two boards on which I serve, holding strategic planning sessions on the same day. Having served on boards and in leadership […]
I am writing to express my support for Stefanie Crane’s re-election to the Clarkston School Board. Stefanie has shown exceptional leadership and commitment to the success and well-being of our students, teachers and families. Her track record of supporting innovative programs, improving school safety and promoting student achievement makes her the ideal candidate to continue […]