Dear Editor, I am amazed that former Clarkston Judge McNally could lend any credibility to an endorsement (‘Fabrizio has Judge McNally’s vote,? Oct. 8). The Clarkston court under his leadership was constantly under attack by community groups. Judge Fortinberry and Kostin have brought integrity and justice into their community by doing something about alcohol and […]
Dear Editor, I support Judge Dana L. Fortinberry for re-election as judge of 52-2 District Court of Clarkston. As a practicing attorney, I have had the privilege of appearing before various judges serving the 52nd courts during the past 20 years. I have found Judge Fortinberry to be among the finest of this prestigious group. […]
Home invaders arrested Independence Township substation deputies helped arrest two home-invasion suspects in Pontiac, about 1 a.m., Sept. 12. A 24-year-old Pontiac man was arrested as he pulled into the driveway. He was found with a bag of marijuana. A 17-year-old Pontiac boy was arrested in his home. Deputies found three guns in the house, […]
Savage Photography is celebrating its first anniversary with an ‘Art, Fun & Food? open house at their studio in downtown Clarkston. The studio attracted attention last weekend, and will do so again from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 14 at 3. E. Washington Street, just east of Main Street. Highlights of the event […]
Marc M. Powers, licensed Raymond James Financial Services representative, was hired by Oxford Bank to manage non-traditional banking portfolios. Powers joined Oxford Bank on Sept. 8. He brings more than 11 years of financial planning experience with Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to advising and assisting individual and commercial customers with investment options, he […]
BY LAURA WEINER Clarkston News Intern Mallory Morell, a Clarkston High School student, seems like your everyday teenager, going to practice after school, shopping for the perfect prom dress and preparing for the summer ahead. But Mallory is about to embark on an adventure that is anything but typical. She will travel with Youth For […]
As I write this I am watching the news to see which way the Dow Jones index and other markers are headed. Over the past weeks, have you felt like your emotions and future is hanging on numbers? I am hardly showing great discernment by saying we are in the middle of some very hard […]
Timothy J. Miscovich II of Clarkston earned his Flight Instructor Pilot Certificate from the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota. He is the son of Tim and Cheryl Miscovich, and grandson of Jim and Nancy Smith, all of Clarkston. He is a 2005 graduate of Lutheran High Northwest. […]
PFC Patrick M. Lloyd graduated Marine boot camp, Parris Island, S.C., June 13, and School of Infantry, Camp Gieger, N.C., Sept. 10. Lloyd, now a certified mortarman, is stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, Second Marine Division. He is the son of Tom and Pam Lloyd of Independence Township. He graduated from […]
There’s always plenty happening at the Independence Township Senior Center: ? Feeling a little lucky? Looking for a great bargain? Then join the senior center for Windsor Racetrack Slots on May 18 from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This slot machine heaven has just been renovated and beautifully remodeled in a Roaring 20’s theme. The […]