Holiday tradition returns
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
Scenes from 2022 Independence Fest
Ethan Patterson masters the rock wall. For more photos, see this week’s print edition of the Clarkston News. Photo: Matt Mackinder
Clarkston celebrates 30th birthday at Depot Park
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
COVID-19 Update – July 13, 2022
As of July 13, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: July 13: 48346: 5,807 cases (77 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,353 cases (115 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,947 cases (39 new), 13 deaths As compared to July 6: 48346: […]
Council seat petitions
On November 8, Clarkston voters will select individuals to fill or renew four City Council positions, including the mayor and three councilmembers. Clarkston residents interested in running for one of these seats must obtain a petition form from the city office and return it to the city with a minimum of 20 signatures no later […]
Main Street repairs
While the Main Street repaving is complete, MDOT notified the city last week about 20-22 sewer and storm drain structures that still need some repairs. These repairs will be completed this week. No road closures will be needed, but some lane closures (with a flagman) may be required at times.
Parking lot closed
Effective July 1, the upper level library parking lot at the Springfield Township Civic Center will be closed for repaving. Please park in the lower level lot and use the stairs or elevator to reach the library and/or meeting room.
Santana OK after collapsing during Pine Knob concert
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana collapsed on stage at Pine Knob Music Theatre during his concert and was taken to McLaren Clarkston for observation, July 5. While the scene didn’t look positive to concertgoers at the time, the 74-year-old Santana was reportedly waving to spectators as he was taken to […]
Giving back to the local Clarkston community
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor And to think that the first time Alan Marchio came to the Kinetic Systems bicycle shop offering to fix the business’ roof free of charge, he was literally laughed out of the building. It was the second time he made progress in wanting to give back to the local […]
Summer has arrived
The playground at Depot Park was busy during the day on June 27 as families took to the local outdoors. Photo: Matt Mackinder