COVID-19 Update – November 3, 2021

As of November 3, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: November 3: 48346: 2,884 cases (203 new), 50 deaths 48348: 3,106 cases (241 new), 24 deaths 48350: 907 cases (90 new), 10 deaths As compared to October 27: 48346: […]

And the award goes to…

And the award goes to…

Clarkston Virtual staff, from left, Damon Rocho, Ken Janczarek, Fawn Phillips, Rory Beer, Lisa Nardone, and Nicole Todoran show off their Halloween costumes during a special trunk or treat event that was held last Thursday, October 28, at Clintonwood Park for all CCS virtual students and families. During the event, the “trophy” (Beer) was presented […]

Local purse theft story brings merciful ending

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor An 80-year-old Chicago woman shopping at the Kroger on Sashabaw Road in Independence Township on Sunday, October 24, had her purse and $100 snatched by a 63-year-old Independence Township woman. After pictures of the women circulated on social media, she returned the $100 with a written apology, leading the […]

Holiday greens sale

Through Monday, November 8, the Clarkston Farm & Garden Club will be holding their annual holiday greens sale. Wreaths, roping and cemetery blankets may be ordered through their website, clarkstongardenclub.org. Order pickup will be on Saturday, November 20.

Celebrating the fabulous 50

Celebrating the fabulous 50

Harold and Kathy Pillow are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They were married on October 30, 1971, at the United Presbyterian Church in Waterford, surrounded by their parents Charles and Helen Sargent and James and Wanda Pillow along with many friends and family.  Harold retired from GM Truck & Bus in 2002 after 31 years […]

City council notes

At the October 25 Clarkston City Council meeting, resolutions to have City Planner Carlisle-Wortman Associates perform an audit of the city’s zoning ordinances ($1,000), to repair a Depot Road collapsing storm drain ($6,775) and purchase new rear tires for the DPW pickup truck ($1,999) were approved. In addition, letters of resignation were accepted from Bill […]

Notice to Creditors: Douglas Dean Bratton

state of michigan FILE NO: probate court 2021-403, 209-DE county of oakland notice to creditors Decedent’s Estate Estate of DOUGLAS DEAN BRATTON, Date of birth: July 22, 1958 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Douglas Dean Grafton, died July 9, 2021 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate […]

Letter to the Editor: City council needs to do better

Dear Editor, The October 25, 2021 council meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston was the last meeting prior to the November election where at least two new members will be elected, possibly three. There are seven members in total, but they have been operating with only six for the last three months […]