Linda Leah Miller born on January 12, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Fred and Alverta Rego-Berry passed away on November 10, 2024 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her husband Hugh; mother of Kimberly Lundquist and Kevin (Wendy Lundquist; grandma of Lindsay and Drake; sister of Carol Ann. Linda was a member […]
Kenneth E. “Ken” Barks, of Clarkston, passed away November 21, 2024, at the age of 90. Loving husband and companion of Jeanette for 67 years; dear father of June Czech (Patrick), David (Omega), Mary and Michele; Grandpa of Matthew (Janine), Sarah, Christina (Jason), Douglas (Audre) and Duncan, plus five great-grand children. Brother of Sue McGlothin, […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com BATTLE CREEK — Editor’s note: The Clarkston News’ November 27, 2024 edition went to print before the Mountaineers played in the state championship game. Everest defeated St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic, 3-1, for a back-to-back championship win. Below is the story from the semifinal game. […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Clarkston Boys and Girls Ski teams got together for their first event – the annual clean up at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort. “We’ve volunteered over the years cleaning up rubbish from the previous season getting it ready for the resort to make snow,” said Brian Popelier, head coach. This […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Final touches are being made as Clarkston Family Farm (CFF) turns into a holiday village for its annual Christmas at the Farm on Saturday, Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m. “I love this event,” said CFF Executive Director Chelsea O’Brien. “It’s my favorite.” Visitors can expect holiday […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 It’s showtime!: Clarkston High School’s Drama Department was getting ready for its annual “Theatre-A-Thon” set for December in the Performing Arts Center. Theater Director Jeff Tice said the vaudeville-type variety show was “incredibly exciting” with participation by the thespians, the Clarkston Madrigals, the Mime Troupe […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Wolves had two student-athletes place in the top 11 in the MHSAA Division 1 Diving Regional 2 to qualify for the state championship at Bloomfield Hills High School last Thursday. Sarah Ostheimer finished in ninth place with 298.90 points and Aubrey Zeiman in tenth […]
By Jack Leech Special to The Clarkston News BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Clarkston Varsity Hockey team are skating into a new season and looking for more success for the 2024-2025 year. The Wolves kicked off the season with a scrimmage against a ranked opponent, Lakeland on Nov. 7. Clarkston prevailed by a score of 4-2. […]
By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Wolves wrapped the season in the MHSAA Division 1 Volleyball Regional Semifinal against Marian, 3-2, Nov. 12. Marian opened the night winning the first two sets, 25-19, 25-22. The Clarkston Varsity Volleyball team tied the game winning the next two sets, 25-22, 25-16. “I was […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1999 Car allowance approved for township treasurer: One of Independence Township’s top three officials was turning over his car in exchange for an auto stipend. Treasurer Jim Wenger’s request for a monthly stipend of $400 in lieu of the current policy, which he defined as a […]