As of March 23, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: March 23: 48346: 5,332 cases (52 new), 65 deaths 48348: 5,836 cases (50 new), 40 deaths 48350: 1,804 cases (12 new), 13 deaths As compared to March 16: 48346: […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Longtime Clarkston residents Connie and Fred Irish have seen just about everything in their 60 years of marriage. High school sweethearts originally from Saginaw, the couple recently passed the milestone on January 27 enjoying the company of family. “It was actually a very quiet celebration,” said Connie. “We got […]
The annual elementary Battle of the Books competition was a rousing success this year, wrapping up with the final round of competition last Wednesday, March 9, at Pine Knob Elementary. Students read a variety of books over the past several weeks and had to answer specific questions about each book in a limited amount of […]
Clarkston High School Leadership has been volunteering at the Clarkston Family Farm prepping for spring. On March 1, students worked on garden beds and organizing the space. From left, are Mekhi Battle, Anne Kuebler, Josh Powe, Wiley Gibbs, Liam Zimmerman, Ben Bacon, Ella Chamberlain, Gracie Howard, Aiden Day, Lucas McKinney, and Annie Gates. Photo provided […]
As of March 16, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: March 16: 48346: 5,323 cases (67 new), 62 deaths 48348: 5,827 cases (68 new), 39 deaths 48350: 1,801 cases (18 new), 13 deaths As compared to March 9: 48346: […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Last month, Dave Bridgewater was chosen as the Independence Township Firefighter of the Year. Ever the humble individual, though, Bridgewater said the award was more of a department honor than a personal one. “I was very honored to receive the Firefighter of the Year award,” said Bridgewater. “I feel […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor During the 43rd District’s special election primary on March 1 to fill the partial term of the late Andrea Schroeder’s seat in the Michigan State Legislature, Republican Mike Harris defeated Heidi Warrington and Linda Ybarra-Bozzone, and Democrat Kent Douglas ran unopposed to win that party’s nomination. Schroeder passed away […]
The Clarkston-based North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is 50 years old this year – a milestone worthy of a celebration. “We owe a debt of gratitude to those early conservationists who identified the value of the headwaters in Northern Oakland County,” said NOHLC Executive Director Susan Julian. The organization’s mission is simple: to protect the […]
On Monday, February 21 or Tuesday, February 22, vandals destroyed an invasive species educational sign (valued at $1,000) on White Lake Road, adjacent to Middle Lake. Footprints in the snow have confirmed that this was done by vandals, not an errant vehicle. If you have any information about this event, contact Clarkston City Manager Jonathan […]
As of March 9, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: March 9: 48346: 5,309 cases (137 new), 62 deaths 48348: 5,810 cases (124 new), 39 deaths 48350: 1,797 cases (44 new), 13 deaths As compared to March 2: 48346: […]