Marilyn Van Giesen, 94

Marilyn Ruth Van Giesen, of Bloomfield Hills, passed away on July 2 following a stroke at the age of 94. Loved ones were beside her at the time of her passing. Marilyn was born on October 26, 1927, to Earl E. and Ruth Norman in Kalamazoo. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a […]

COVID-19 Update – July 20, 2022

As of July 20, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: July 20: 48346: 5,822 cases (88 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,368 cases (119 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,952 cases (39 new), 13 deaths As compared to July 13: 48346: […]

Holiday tradition returns

Holiday tradition returns

Trucks from Clarkston Towing turn down Church Street as the parade nears the end. See more parade photos in this week’s paper. Photo: Wendi Reardon Price

Clarkston celebrates 30th birthday at Depot Park

Clarkston celebrates 30th birthday at Depot Park

At the July 1 Concerts in the Park event at Depot Park, a celebration recognized the City of the Village of Clarkston’s 30th birthday. Chuck Clark, a juggling stilt walker, was a hit with the children. See more photos in this week’s print edition. Photo: Matt Mackinder

COVID-19 Update – July 13, 2022

As of July 13, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: July 13: 48346: 5,807 cases (77 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,353 cases (115 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,947 cases (39 new), 13 deaths As compared to July 6: 48346: […]

Council seat petitions

On November 8, Clarkston voters will select individuals to fill or renew four City Council positions, including the mayor and three councilmembers. Clarkston residents interested in running for one of these seats must obtain a petition form from the city office and return it to the city with a minimum of 20 signatures no later […]

Letter to the Editor: Aliaga has my vote

It’s time we move away from the politicians who care more about themselves than the residents of Independence Township. Jose Aliaga is a candidate that cares about our community and the residents. I have spoken with him many times and he has always made the time to listen to my concerns and shares the communities […]

Letter to the Editor: Thumbs up for Brown

We have a most important choice in the August 2 primary election. It’s not a year for the presidential election, and I’m not talking about the race for governor. I am talking about the race for Independence Township supervisor. The election will have an immediate and direct effect on our daily lives. We have four […]

Letter to the Editor: Supporting local ALS

On August 2, many Clarkston residents will be going to the polls to choose their party’s nominee, but some of us will have another important decision to make. The Springfield Township Fire Department Advanced Life Support Millage will be on the ballot for some residents. The average estimated annual property tax increase for a Springfield […]