Roadwork delayed

Flemings Lake and Walters roads between Clarkston and Waldon roads in Independence Township will close June 21 through late July for a road resurfacing project. The project was previously expected to start June 14, but the contractor has delayed the start date. The detour route for through traffic is Clarkston Road to Sashabaw Road to […]

Fire ravages local Chinese restaurant

Fire ravages local Chinese restaurant

In the early-morning hours last Friday, June 4, the New York Minute Chinese restaurant, located at 9770 Dixie Highway near Davisburg Road, was engulfed in flames and burned to the ground, only the walls still standing. The cause is under investigation. No one was injured in the fire, and the restaurant posted on its Facebook […]

Longtime Clarkston pastor calling it a career

Longtime Clarkston pastor calling it a career

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor A fruitful ministry is coming to an end in July. Next month, the Reverend Richard (Rick) L. Dake will retire after 17 years as the lead pastor at Clarkston United Methodist Church. Clarkston UMC was founded in 1841 and is one of Clarkston’s oldest and largest congregations. Dake and […]

COVID-19 Update – June 9, 2021

As of June 9, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: June 9: 48346: 2,351 cases (79 new), 40 deaths 48348: 2,445 cases (73 new), 20 deaths 48350: 676 cases (22 new), 10 deaths As compared to June 2: 48346: […]

Road closure alert

Flemings Lake and Walters roads between Clarkston and Waldon roads in Independence Township will close June 14 through late July for a road resurfacing project. The detour is Clarkston to Sashabaw to Waldon Road and vice versa. The work is funded mainly through an Independence Township road millage. The closure is necessary for the removal […]

SMS educator humbled by Teacher of the Year accolades

SMS educator humbled by Teacher of the Year accolades

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Monica Phillips didn’t think she would be named the Clarkston Foundation Teacher of the Year, so she told her husband to stay home and not attend the ceremony last Wednesday at the Clarkston Community Schools Administration Building. Turns out, she had reason to celebrate after all when she heard […]

Celebrating the Renaissance High School Class of 2021

Celebrating the Renaissance High School Class of 2021

After the senior walk last Wednesday, the Renaissance High School graduating Class of 2021 gathered in front of the school with members of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan, far left, and RHS Principal Gary Bigger, far right. Photo by Matt Mackinder

Final walk for class

Final walk for class

Clarkston High School Principal Gary Kaul in the Dan Fife Fieldhouse with seniors as the Class of 2021 prepares for their Senior Walk in the school. Photo by LKPhotography The Clarkston High School Class of 2021 took part in the annual Senior Walk, May 25. The seniors picked up their caps and gowns in the […]

Summer roadwork ahead

Roadwork, Part 1 Eston Road from Clarkston Road to Algonquin Boulevard in Independence Township will close from June 1 through late July for culvert removal and replacement. The road will completely close to traffic just north of Alamo Avenue. Residential traffic will have access north and south of Alamo Avenue during the culvert work. The […]

Clarkston resident pleads guilty on weapons charges

Clarkston resident pleads guilty on weapons charges

Maxwell Wyckoff, a member of the Wolverine Watchmen facing weapons charges not connected to an alleged plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pleaded guilty, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced last week.  In March, the 22-year-old Clarkston resident was arraigned on the following:  one count of converting a semiautomatic weapon to an automatic weapon, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison […]

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