By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Brandon Twp. — At 6:30 p.m., Feb. 21, the Brandon Board of Education will conduct an interview of Carly Stone, director of curriculum and instruction at the district, for the position of superintendent. The interview is open to the public. “Typically for a superintendent search it’s going to be multiple […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Twp. — Shirley Swenson just wants her beloved dog back. Swenson is a disabled woman living in Independence Township whose emotional support dog, Milo, has been missing since Oct. 2, 2022. He has not been seen since, even though his home is in the very busy, populated area […]
Unlock our hearts We are again mourning the deaths of students killed in our schools. Our politicians and news media ask why. Many years ago were moved God from our schools and satin was let in. Our politicians will again blame guns but they will not look into the mirror and see the real problem, […]
I didn’t sleep Monday night. I’m sure many of you were the same. I’ve always said that news doesn’t take a holiday or a day off. Apparently it doesn’t sleep either. The violent acts at Michigan State University aren’t the first time I’ve been unable to turn off breaking news coverage. When Damar Hamlin collapsed […]
Richard (Dick) Gerald Shattuck, 79 Born in Detroit. Resident of Clarkston for over 40 years. Passed away on February 4, 2023 Richard was married to Sharon (Kaminski) for 53 years and was father to Shawna (Anthony) Jasso and Shelly (Michael) Cox. Grand father to Anthony Jr., Mason, and Hayden Jasso. Richard was a lifelong employee […]
FISCHER, CONSTANCE ALICE, “CONNIE” of Ortonville, Michigan passed away February 7, 2023 at the age of 88. Connie was born on January 22, 1935, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Elsie (nee: Wadsworth) LaRue. She was united in marriage to Clyde Charles Fischer on August 16, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. He preceded her […]
CLEVELAND, Judith “Judy” – of Davison, age 79, passed away on February 9, 2023. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Davison United Methodist Church, 207 East Third St. Davison, Michigan 48423; Pastor Rob McPherson officiating. The family will receive visitors the hour prior to […]
Cheryl Ann Redman, 75, of Ortonville, MI, passed away surrounded by loving family on February 9 following a long struggle with dementia. Cheryl was born on September 5, 1947 to Elizabeth and Pierce Barner. She grew up with her older brother, Neele, in South Haven, MI, among many close relatives. Cheryl graduated with honors from […]
VOORHEES, MARK R. of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly February 10, 2023 at 68 years of age. Cherished son of Hazel Voorhees; brother of Vanessa (David) Meyer and twin brother of Steven (Rhonda) Voorhees; uncle of Stefanie (Andrew) Smith, John (Alexa) Meyer, and Cassie (Lucas) Murphy; great uncle of several nieces and nephews. Also survived by his […]
NIXON, CHRISTOPHER DEAN of Ortonville, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, with family, on February 5 th , 2023. He was 70. Chris was born on March 15 th , 1952 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Raymond Fred and Margaret Ellen (nee: Dean) Nixon. He married the former Pamela Jeanne Kozel in September […]