Oakland County veterans, service members and eligible dependents impacted by the pandemic and needing financial help can apply for up to $2,500 in assistance through the Veterans COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program. A total of $182,000 is available through the grant provided by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. There is a cap of $2,500 per […]
As of February 3, 2021, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes relating to Clarkston: February 3, 2021: 48346: 1,351 cases (149 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,384 cases (184 new), 9 deaths 48350: 388 cases (65 new), 6 deaths As […]
The Independence Township Fire Department will soon have new equipment after the purchase of a new $743,000 tanker was unanimously approved at the January 5 Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting. Township Fire Chief Mitch Petterson explained at the virtual meeting that tankers are needed to transport water to fires when no hydrants are available […]
On Friday, Jan. 29, just before 7 a.m., an accident on northbound I-75 near Rattalee Lake Road in Springfield Township left one person dead. According to Michigan State Police, traffic was backed up due to a previous crash. A driver of a car was stopped in the right lane and noticed a large box truck […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor When the COVID-19 pandemic hit about a year ago, lives and businesses changed considerably as regulations forced people into accepting the “new normal.” However, many businesses forged ahead, including real estate, with two area realtors saying the local housing market never really slowed down. “The Clarkston real estate market […]
As of January 27, 2021, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes relating to Clarkston: January 27, 2021: 48346: 1,315 cases (162 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,357 cases (205 new), 8 deaths 48350: 381 cases (68 new), 6 deaths As […]
This past Saturday, just before 6 p.m., officers responded to the Walgreen’s, located in the 7100 block of Dixie Highway, on a report of an attempted armed robbery that occurred earlier in the day. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the cashier and viewed the surveillance camera footage of the incident. The suspect entered the store […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the Detroit Red Wings started their new season last week, it was a bit of irony the latest edition outdoor ice rink was completed last Thursday at Depot Park. Measuring 32 feet wide by 64 feet long, the new Clarkston Area Optimist Club Ice Rink was formally dedicated […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston resident Tracie Moonen was driving on Dixie Highway last Tuesday, Jan. 12, when she said a falling piece of concrete hit the windshield of her car under the I-75 bridge in Springfield Township. “I didn’t see anything,” said Moonen. “My daughter (Kassidy) saw what she thought was snow […]
As of January 20, 2021, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes relating to Clarkston: 48346: 1,261 cases (139 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,294 cases (184 new), 8 deaths 48350: 363 cases (58 new), 6 deaths As compared to January […]