Clarkston local donates kidney to help neighbor By Steve Heuer Contributor to the Clarkston News We all have great capacity for charity and compassion, to be a hero. Children possess these at their fingertips, helping and hugging at a moment’s notice. But, over time, we have been trained against this innate goodness, easier to see […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Earlier this year, longtime resident Merelyn Mallett celebrated her 90th birthday. Mallett, a native to Ontario, Canada, moved to Kingfisher Lane in Independence Township in 1969 with her husband Don who was a draftsman for General Motors. Before coming to America, they had three children already. In Canada, Merelyn had received a […]
by Joette Kunse Contributor to the Clarkston News Preservation Clarkston is celebrating the completion of the restoration of the historic Bailey House on Sashabaw Road this week on Dec. 17 and 18. The project began years ago with the home being set for demolition and today, it is restored and will become the home of […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — Clarkston High School’s Team RUSH 27 Robotics team invites the community to come to downtown Clarkston this Saturday, Dec. 14 for the 24th Annual Clarkston Holiday Lights Parade. “We are so excited,” said Kyle Hughes, Team RUSH Coach and high school teacher. “We love the theme: […]
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 […]
By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Last week, local veterans Bill and Joette Kunse were honored by students at Clarkston Junior High School at the school’s Veterans Day ceremony. The event featured several student speakers who spoke about the importance of Veterans Day and gave introductions and background on the Kunses. The entirety […]
By Joette Kunse Clarkston News Contributor Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec.14. Two million wreaths are placed in 4,600 local, national and military cemeteries across the nation and abroad. Independence Township’s Lakeview Cemetery in Clarkston is the resting place of 1,139 veterans. Many of those veterans passed away before Great Lakes National Cemetery was […]
Lee Reyes served for 13 months in Vietnam as an M60 Machine Gunner. He recalls his time in the service and how it shaped him as a person. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Lee Reyes has a long history of caring for others in a way that one […]
Ryan Legg tests his strength by swinging the battering ram. Photo provided. By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Over the summer, Boy Scout Troop 189 were treated to an interactive presentation from a Special Response Team (SRT) where the boys were able to learn a little bit about the group and get some […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP held its annual golf outing last month to raise money to benefit SCAMP camp, a summer camp for special needs children and adults in the area. The golf outing yielded over $32,000 in money raised which will go directly to benefit SCAMP camp. “The cost per SCAMPer is approximately $2,000 […]