Downtown clock ticking again

Downtown clock ticking again

The city clock in front of The Fed is ticking once again. “Last week, a maintenance worker from The Fed and our DPW Director Jimi Turner took a new look at the mechanical workings, identifying a loose connection on one of the main gears,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith. “After tightening that connection, the […]

Rotary cancels shoes event

Regrettably, the Clarkston Rotary Club has determined it won’t be able to host its annual “Shoes for Kids” event, usually held in December. “The ongoing changes in COVID-19 protocols and safe distancing guidelines have made it difficult to properly protect the health and well-being of the over 600 Clarkston students, parents and volunteers participating during […]

Thank you, Veterans!

Thank you, Veterans!

SENIORS THANKING SENIORS: Everest Collegiate High School senior students shower area veterans with support and thanks during a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11 at the Independence Township Senior Center. Photo provided

COVID-19 Update – November 18, 2020

As of November 18, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 627 cases (367 new), 10 deaths 48348: 697 cases (391 new), 6 deaths 48350: 179 cases (109 new), 3 deaths Compared to the number of cases from […]

Local government elections yield little change

Local government elections yield little change

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Last week, local voters took to the polls and absentee voting to give the nod to their candidates in the City of the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township, and Springfield Township. When all was said and done, most incumbents were re-elected, save for one change with the Board of […]

Schools shuttered again as COVID rears ugly head

Schools shuttered again as COVID rears ugly head

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston Community Schools opened its buildings last month for face-to-face instruction for the first time since early March. Not even a month later, all buildings are closed again, the result of rising COVID-19 cases in the area, and all students and staff will transition back to online/distance learning at […]

COVID-19 Update – November 11, 2020

As of November 11, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 465 cases (242 new), 10 deaths 48348: 527 cases (260 new), 5 deaths 48350: 134 cases (71 new), 3 deaths Compared to the number of cases from […]

Clarkston school board navigating uncharted waters

Clarkston school board navigating uncharted waters

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As Clarkston Community Schools’ daily routine changes seemingly on a daily basis, the district’s Board of Education has been on its toes since March in discussing and weighing options moving forward for the students and staff. As much of the attention last week was on local elections, board members […]

New DPW worker

The City of the Village of Clarkston hired Carson Danis as a part-time assistant to DPW Director Jimi Turner.  Danis, who started his duties this past Monday, lives in the Clarkston area, graduated from Clarkston High School, and is currently attending classes at Oakland Community College. He previously worked for Independence Township in their Parks, Recreation […]

Rep. Schroeder takes on new role in Michigan House

Rep. Schroeder takes on new role in Michigan House

State Rep. Andrea Schroeder, of Independence Township, will assume majority caucus whip responsibilities after Republican legislators last week selected her to the position for the 2021-22 legislative term. The majority caucus whip is a job of critical importance in communicating key information among legislators. Schroeder will keep colleagues in tune with important issues and decisions […]

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