COVID-19 Update – May 12, 2021

As of May 12, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: May 12: 48346: 2,208 cases (414 new), 28 deaths 48348: 2,324 cases (453 new), 12 deaths 48350: 642 cases (137 new), 8 deaths As compared to May 5: 48346: […]

Springtime scam

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office wants to bring attention to a scam of individuals offering various services such as driveway sealing or repair, home improvements, roof repairs or tree trimming at what appears to be an unusually low price. Consider these safety tips: • Be cautious when dealing with someone who offers a service you […]

Straw ballot poll

An unknown group has been canvasing Clarkston recently, asking residents to complete a “straw ballot poll,” asking how they will vote on various topics in the November 2021 election. According to Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith, “This is not an official poll being conducted by the city, county or state, and you are not obligated […]

Pair of ‘creative, enthusiastic’ staffers join library

Pair of ‘creative, enthusiastic’ staffers join library

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Walk into the Clarkston Independence District Library these days, and two new faces will be there to greet you. Last month, the library brought aboard Manda Carr as the head of youth and teen services and Sissy Phillips as community relations and volunteer coordinator. Library director Julie Meredith is […]

COVID-19 Update – May 5, 2021

As of April 28, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: May 5: 48346: 2,195 cases (468 new), 28 deaths 48348: 2,302 cases (492 new), 12 deaths 48350: 636 cases (146 new), 8 deaths As compared to April 28: 48346: […]

More resources on the way for CCS students

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan has always seen the district stand out when it comes to giving students and staff the ultimate academic experience. Now, he wants to take it up a notch and put more of an emphasis on giving individual students tools they can use […]

No stranger danger

Clarkston Community Schools sent out an email on April 23 of a “stranger danger” incident that occurred April 22 in the area of Middle Lake and Paramus roads. A female student was approached, while running, by a man in an unmarked white Ford transit van, no markings and tinted windows. The man exited the van […]

U.S. flags for the community

U.S. flags for the community

The Clarkston Area Optimist Club is again raising funds for the community with its annual flag rental program, a popular program in recent years. For a small $45 fee, the club will put an American flag out in residents’ front yards for six different holidays – Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Veteran’s Day, […]

Bisio FOIA lawsuit settled, both sides now offer commentary

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor For almost six years, Susan Bisio’s Freedom of Information Act lawsuit over city records being stored on an off-site computer containing information on city land develpments raged on, in and out of court. The lawsuit was settled earlier this month for $160,000. “The Michigan Supreme Court decision in my […]

Trooper status for Clarkston resident

Trooper status for Clarkston resident

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Last month, Clarkston resident Matthew Oliver began his new career as a Michigan State Police trooper, taking a step into a realm where he previously had no experience. During a virtual graduation ceremony on March 4 in which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was the keynote speaker, Col. Joe Gasper administered […]

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