Oakland County is now at a high community COVID-19 transmission level according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and experiencing an increase in cases overall. The seven-day average of daily cases in Oakland County was 562 cases per day as of May 12, 2022. The seven-day percent positivity rate for COVID-19 tests […]
Victor “Butch” Joseph VanHentenryck Jr., of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Lake Orion, passed away on May 10, 2022 at his residence at the age of 66. He was born on April 10, 1956 in Pontiac to the late Victor Joseph and Dolores (Pohl) VanHentenryck Sr. Butch was an electrician at General Motors in Fort […]
As of May 18, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: May 18: 48346: 5,543 cases (172 new), 67 deaths 48348: 6,061 cases (180 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,866 cases (51 new), 13 deaths As compared to May 11: 48346: […]
Over the April 9-10 weekend, Clarkston Construction Trades Program senior Joe Smothers won the carpentry state championship in Grand Rapids, competing against the regional qualifiers from around the state. The competition included print reading, building codes, and hands-on skills in rough and roof framing as well as stairs and green building practices. Smothers’ exemplary performance […]
There’s a joke that goes, “How many Michigan State University students does it take to change a light bulb?” The answer? “40,001. One of them to change the bulb and 40,000 of them to throw a party for it.” As an MSU grad I could take offense to this joke, but if my four years […]
What’s better than enjoying a nice sunny day with the comfort of a good book? Getting it from the library! It’s one reason why summer is one of the busiest times of the year for libraries. Every year, libraries across the country plan an assortment of programs such as arts and crafts, animal visits, educational […]
Hannah Cady, a 2020 graduate of Clarkston High School, received First Team All-Big Ten honors. Cady is currently a sophomore at Northwestern University where she plays softball. She was received her first Player of the Week for the Big Ten this season on May 2, which at the time she posted a .556 batting average, […]
Clarkston Community Schools reported two different reports of suspicious behavior near two different bus stops, May 9. At approximately 6:20 a.m. in the area of Clark and Big Lake roads, a small vehicle was pulling in and out of driveways and attempting to speak to students at the bus stop. The car contained two young […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As the end of the 2021-22 school year approaches, many Clarkston students are making plans for their future. While the most common choice is to go to college, five Wolves’ seniors will be joining the United States Armed Forces as Ayesha Cox, Candice McAvoy, and Cameron Spangler are planning […]
Dear Editor, What do April’s blue pinwheel gardens and pinwheel bookmarks have in common? They remind us everyone has a role to help children and youth to feel safe, hopeful, and welcomed throughout the community. They remind us everyone can help children and youth flourish. This April, 1,714 pinwheels were planted in 64 community gardens, […]