No planning meeting

Due to a lack of business, there will not be a regular meeting of the Independence Township Planning Commission on Thursday, November 11. The next regular meeting will be Thursday, December 9.

COVID-19 Update – November 3, 2021

As of November 3, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: November 3: 48346: 2,884 cases (203 new), 50 deaths 48348: 3,106 cases (241 new), 24 deaths 48350: 907 cases (90 new), 10 deaths As compared to October 27: 48346: […]

And the award goes to…

And the award goes to…

Clarkston Virtual staff, from left, Damon Rocho, Ken Janczarek, Fawn Phillips, Rory Beer, Lisa Nardone, and Nicole Todoran show off their Halloween costumes during a special trunk or treat event that was held last Thursday, October 28, at Clintonwood Park for all CCS virtual students and families. During the event, the “trophy” (Beer) was presented […]

Local purse theft story brings merciful ending

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor An 80-year-old Chicago woman shopping at the Kroger on Sashabaw Road in Independence Township on Sunday, October 24, had her purse and $100 snatched by a 63-year-old Independence Township woman. After pictures of the women circulated on social media, she returned the $100 with a written apology, leading the […]

Celebrating the fabulous 50

Celebrating the fabulous 50

Harold and Kathy Pillow are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They were married on October 30, 1971, at the United Presbyterian Church in Waterford, surrounded by their parents Charles and Helen Sargent and James and Wanda Pillow along with many friends and family.  Harold retired from GM Truck & Bus in 2002 after 31 years […]

City council notes

At the October 25 Clarkston City Council meeting, resolutions to have City Planner Carlisle-Wortman Associates perform an audit of the city’s zoning ordinances ($1,000), to repair a Depot Road collapsing storm drain ($6,775) and purchase new rear tires for the DPW pickup truck ($1,999) were approved. In addition, letters of resignation were accepted from Bill […]

Finally, a supervisor

Finally, a supervisor

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor It took longer than anticipated, but Independence Township unanimously appointed Gerald Fisher as its new supervisor at the October 19 regular meeting of the board of trustees. Had no one been appointed by October 24 in the wake of former supervisor Pat Kittle’s resignation last month, a costly special […]

Halloween Hoopla

Halloween Hoopla

Ava Grace is decked out in her Minnie Mouse ears and matching dress in search of candy during last Sunday’s Fall Festival event, which was held at the Clarkston United Methodist Church. See more photos on Page 5 of this week’s print edition of The Clarkston News. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price

The great pumpkin

The great pumpkin

Over on Paula Avenue, a 1,270-pound pumpkin is in the process of being carved by Frank Morse, pictured with children Everly Morse and Beckham Morse and his wife Stephanie Morse at a recent competition. Photo provided

COVID-19 Update – October 27, 2021

As of October 27, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: October 27: 48346: 2,833 cases (184 new), 48 deaths 48348: 3,045 cases (236 new), 24 deaths 48350: 887 cases (84 new), 10 deaths As compared to October 20: 48346: […]

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