Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter last week launched the Oakland County Monkeypox Task Force to respond to the outbreak and to educate the public about the illness. To date, the county has at least five confirmed or probable monkeypox cases, the highest of any county in Michigan. Oakland County Health Officer Calandra Green will lead […]
As of July 27, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: July 27: 48346: 5,855 cases (105 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,395 cases (125 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,964 cases (42 new), 13 deaths As compared to July 20: […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor With the state primary election coming up August 2, Jose Aliaga, Paul Brown, Gerald Fisher, and Mark Petterson have announced their candidacy for Independence Township supervisor. Ahead of that election, the Clarkston News sent each candidate the same questions as part of our election guide, and all responded. This […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor With the state primary election coming up August 2, Jose Aliaga, Paul Brown, Gerald Fisher, and Mark Petterson have announced their candidacy for Independence Township supervisor. Ahead of that election, the Clarkston News sent each candidate the same questions as part of our election guide, and all responded. This […]
Due to a greater demand for emergency medical care, uncertain availability of Advanced Life Support units responding to Springfield Township, and increased response times from private ambulance companies, a dedicated millage is proposed so this critical service can be provided by the Springfield Township Fire Department. Springfield Township has been monitoring response times and call […]
Three men, including one from Clarkston, who believed they were arranging to have sex with an underaged girl – only to learn they were making a rendezvous with law enforcement – are charged with multiple felonies that could land them in prison for up to 20 years if convicted. Richard August Prausa, 45, of Clarkston […]
As of July 20, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: July 20: 48346: 5,822 cases (88 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,368 cases (119 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,952 cases (39 new), 13 deaths As compared to July 13: 48346: […]
Trucks from Clarkston Towing turn down Church Street as the parade nears the end. See more parade photos in this week’s paper. Photo: Wendi Reardon Price
Ethan Patterson masters the rock wall. For more photos, see this week’s print edition of the Clarkston News. Photo: Matt Mackinder
At the July 1 Concerts in the Park event at Depot Park, a celebration recognized the City of the Village of Clarkston’s 30th birthday. Chuck Clark, a juggling stilt walker, was a hit with the children. See more photos in this week’s print edition. Photo: Matt Mackinder