By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Last Saturday marked 50 years since David Cassidy took the stage for the first-ever concert at Pine Knob Music Theatre. Marking the anniversary was the 99.5 WYCD Hoedown, highlighted by the country duo of Brooks and Dunn being the featured act. On the Clarkston News’ Facebook page, we asked […]
The following projects may cause traffic delays on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) roads in Independence Township between June 24 and July 1 or may start shortly thereafter. Mann Road, from Floretta Street to Clintonville Road, on the Independence Township and Waterford Township border, is being closed for culvert removal and replacement. The project […]
COVID-19 vaccines for children six months to five years old are now available at Oakland County Health Division clinics in Pontiac and Southfield after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved emergency use authorization for these doses. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, visit OaklandCountyVaccine.com or call the […]
The Michael Burdick Memorial Golf Outing, benefiting the Clarkston Foundation in full support of the Michael Burdick Memorial Scholarships (Chemistry and Language Arts at Clarkston High School), is scheduled for Monday, August 8, at 8:30 a.m. (8 a.m. check-in) from the Fountains Golf and Banquet Center, 6060 Maybee Road. Cost is $125 per player (four-person […]
As of June 29, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: June 29: 48346: 5,764 cases (105 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,295 cases (123 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,932 cases (42 new), 13 deaths As compared to June 22: 48346: […]
Dear Editor, Does Michigan need a full-time state legislature? Michigan is one of only 10 states that has a full-time state legislature. Six of those 10 “full-timer” states (including Michigan) lost at least one Congressional representative to states with part-time legislatures. It is not just warmer weather attracting people based on the 2020 Census since […]
Dear Editor, Independence Township has formed a committee, of which I am a member, to study the question of whether the township should go with a single garbage hauler or stay with the current system of six independent haulers. The ostensible purpose of the single hauler idea is to save roads. There are about 13 […]
Clarkston Art in the Alley (AIA) is a public installation featuring work by students attending Clarkston Community Schools. The art selected for Art in the Alley showcases a great breadth of medium, skill, creativity, and innovation. Student artists range from pre-K to 12th grade across all Clarkston schools. Art in the Alley was originally conceptualized […]
Independence Township and the township’s firefighters have achieved an historic labor contract. Their last agreement expired at the end of 2020, and the two sides’ efforts led to a new agreement, which runs through 2026, marked by final approval June 21 by the Township Board of Trustees. “This is a win-win-win contract,” said Township Fire […]
A Walled Lake man was fatally injured Friday, June 24, when the motorcycle he was driving struck a car that turned in front of him on Dixie Highway in Springfield Township. Paul Clish, 68, was riding a 2006 Harley Davidson south on Dixie near Hutchinson Drive shortly after 3 p.m. when a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox […]