Study: Independence, Springfield townships among safest in state

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor According to recent study by Safewise.com, Independence Township and Springfield Township are two of the top 50 of Michigan’s safest cities of 2022. Data taken into consideration included violent crimes, property crime incidents, murders, and robberies. “Public safety is extremely important to Springfield Township, and we are proud to […]

Celebrity Shootout competitors announced for Ally Challenge

The Ally Challenge, presented by McLaren, has announced the return of one of the tournament’s fan-favorite events: the Celebrity Shootout. For 2022, this marquee competition will feature golf’s greatest champion Jack Nicklaus, along with the following Michigan natives: Detroit Red Wings captain and Waterord native Dylan Larkin, two-time super middleweight world champion boxer Anthony Dirrell, […]

Public Notice: City of the Village of Clarkston City Council regular meeting minutes, July 11, 2022

City of the Village of Clarkston Artemus M. Pappas Village Hall 375 Depot Road Clarkston, Michigan 48346 City Council Regular Meeting Minute  07 11 2022   Final Minutes 1. Call To Order @ 7pm by Mayor Haven.  2. Pledge Of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Avery, Casey, Fuller, Haven – Present. Luginski, Rodgers, Wylie – Absent.  4. Approval […]

Maryann Rock, 72

Maryann Victoria Rock, of Clarkston, danced into the Lord’s arms on August 8, 2022 at the age of 72. Born in Hamtramck, Maryann met her childhood crush, soulmate and husband, Gary, at the young age of 12. Together, they treated every day like an adventure – spontaneous road trips to Mackinac, countless days spent at […]

Rush for Food

Clarkston Football and Cheer teams are collecting non-perishable food, household supplies and toiletries for Lighthouse Emergency Services of Clarkston in the upcoming 25th Annual Rush for Food. There are three ways for the local community to donate to the cause. The first is to donate at local Kroger locations on Sashabaw Road, Maybee/Dixie and Dixie […]

Yoga class

Check out Sunset Yoga on the Beach on Sunday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Deer Lake Beach. This is an all levels yoga class. Cost is $17 online or $20 cash day of. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/YOTB0724. Brought to you by Mueva Fitness and Independence Township Parks, Recreation, and Seniors.

One step closer to township supervisor

One step closer to township supervisor

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor With 48 percent of the vote last Tuesday, Jose Aliaga picked up the victory in the state primary election in his run to become Independence Township supervisor. Aliaga, who won the Republican nomination over current trustee Paul Brown (28 percent), current supervisor Gerald Fisher (17 percent), and former trustee […]

Clarkston library, Springfield ALS millages pass

Clarkston library, Springfield ALS millages pass

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor In two additional items of local note on the ballot for the state primary election, the Clarkston Independence District Library millage passed, as well as the Springfield Township Advanced Life Support (ALS) millage. The ALS millage won by a landslide as 74 percent voted ‘yes’ and 26 percent ‘no,’ […]

COVID-19 Update – August 10, 2022

As of August 10, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: August 10: 48346: 5,930 cases (141 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,465 cases (129 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,993 cases (51 new), 13 deaths As compared to August 3: […]