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Getting ‘wild’ about nature and learning
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids moved back and forth through the trees at Clarkston Family Farm as they kept finding just the right piece for their fort during the activity during Camp Wild last Thursday. The theme was Fantastic Forests and the campers enjoyed fort building, making tree cookies and...
Drier weather with more sunshine on the way
After a soggy start to the week, we'll see more sunshine and drier weather for the end of the week and weekend. Clouds will break apart a bit this afternoon with just a slight chance of a stray shower. Look for afternoon highs to climb into the mid to upper...
A Look Back for July 24, 2024
After 90 minutes of discussion Monday night, the Clarkston City Council decided on a plan to repave Main Street and possibly to install a water main for the next summer was all wet. Following a suggestion made by Gary Tressell, the city’s engineer, the council voted 6-0 to delay the repaving project for one year so it could work out solutions to have a water main installed on Main Street.
Oakland County man killed after motorcycle accident in Pontiac
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich.— A Waterford Township man was fatally injured after he hit a traffic sign while operating his motorcycle. A 39-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning when the motorcycle he was driving left the roadway and hit a traffic sign in Pontiac. The incident happened around 2:42...
Two Michigan Cities Have the Lowest Quality of Life in the U.S.
It's always pretty cool to see your city or state at the top of a list that praises where you live. It's not so cool when that list refers to your city as being the worst place to live. The last thing you want to hear is that your city...
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
Case advances against man charged in fatal crash
The case against a Lake Orion man facing multiple felony charges for a fatal hit-and-run crash in Auburn Hills has been bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court for possible trial. At the conclusion of a preliminary exam last Friday, a district judge ruled there was probable cause to advance...
Regulars dominate feature races at Owosso Speedway
OVID — Familiar faces took the checkered flags at Owosso Speedway on Saturday, with Flint resident Blake Childers capturing his third career win in the Reveal the Hammer Outlaw Super Late Model Series’ Camp Owosso 100 — and pocketing a cool $10,000 to boot. Aaron Taylor, who hails from Jackson, collected his fourth victory of the season in the 40-lap Valley Truck Center Modified feature.
Rachel Lynn Blankinship
Left this world peacefully at her home in Owosso, Saturday, July 20, 2024. Rachel, born on Sept. 11, 1972, in the very same town that she cherished throughout her life, was known for her warmth and for being the personification of a social butterfly. Her absence will be profoundly felt by all who knew her.
August 6, 2024 Voter’s Guide part 1
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, The Citizen e-mailed questions to candidates in Atlas, Brandon and Groveland Townships. The partisan primary election is Aug. 6. Candidates were limited to 35-word responses. Key: (D) Democrat, (R) Republican and (I) Incumbent. Brandon Township Supervisor. Name & years in the district: Edward Charles...
Dennis Herbert Colwell
Dennis Herbert Colwell - age 84, of Fenton, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy St, Fenton. Pastor Jeff Jaggers officiating. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton Tuesday from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 PM and at church Wednesday from 10 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Fenton United Methodist Church Food Pantry, Compassus Hospice or the Salvation Army. Dennis was born May 18, 1940 in Pontiac, the son of Robert Leroy and Katherine Beverly (Narsh) Colwell. He was a 1958 graduate of Lake Orion High School. He married Mary Lynn Shoup June 15, 1963 in Lake Orion. He had resided in Fenton since 1995 coming from Clarkston and Lake Orion. Dennis retired in 2000 from GM Pontiac Truck and Bus after 40 years of service. He was a member of Fenton United Methodist Church, where he and his wife ran the Food Pantry for 15 years. He also was a member of the U.A.W., Fenton Lions and Clarkston Village Players. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Mary Lynn; children, Ann (Scott) Colwell-Johnson of White Lake, Susan (Gary) Newman of Traverse City and Mark (Dawn) Colwell of Chagrin Falls, OH; grandchildren, Sarah (Nathaniel) Stoller, Davis (Rachel) Roeser, Jacob and Katie Colwell, Shannon (Matt) Olenick, Derek (Mary) Newman, Nathan, Benjamin and Logan Johnson; great-grandchildren, Chase (Liz), Livia, Andrew and Aaron; sisters, Cheryl Scribner of Metamora and Kathy Wiegand of Rochester Hills; sister-in-law, Rae Ann Colwell of South Bend, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Rodney Colwell. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
Laura “Billie” Hillman Johnson
Laura “Billie” Hillman Johnson - age 91 of Holly passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was at the Briarwood Nursing Home in Flint. Laura was proceeded in death by husband, Oliver Johnson; her son, Jim Johnson; parents, Arthur and Minnie Hillman; several brothers and sisters, Alvina Hillman Browne, Alice Gordon Hillman, Arthur “Bunk” Hillman II, Robert Hillman, Ruth Hillman Carnes, Wilbur Hillman, Jack Hillman and Jim Hillman. She is survived by one sister; Sandra “Corkie” Hillman Hanna of North Branch; niece, Connie Stevens; great friend, Bob Maser who both took great care of her, several nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. You will be missed by all of us. We love you. A graveside ceremony will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Holly, on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2 PM. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com.
Long-time Lake Orion employee chosen next superintendent
After only one round of interviews, Heidi Mercer was selected as the new superintendent for Lake Orion schools on Thursday. The Lake Orion Community schools board of Education completed its five first-round interviews and after a brief discussion, the board came to a unanimous 7-0 decision. “The board of education...
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