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Clarkston Independence District Library was voted as the Best Library in Metro Detroit in WDIV’s “Vote 4 the Best” competition for the third year in a row. “It has been such a hard year for everyone,” said Library Director Julie Meredith. “At the library, we have tried not to get weighed down by what we […]

COVID-19 Update – August 4, 2021

As of August 4, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: August 4: 48346: 2,383 cases (23 new), 41 deaths 48348: 2,499 cases (42 new), 20 deaths 48350: 688 cases (9 new), 10 deaths As compared to July 28: 48346: […]

Heading to Beantown: Clarkston grad drafted by Bruins

Heading to Beantown: Clarkston grad drafted by Bruins

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Fingernails may be a bit shorter in the Gallagher household these days, but it was all worth it when the Boston Bruins selected Ty Gallagher in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Draft, which was held virtually last weekend. Mock drafts and rankings had the 18-year-old Clarkston resident […]

State rep disappointed with small business aid vetoes

State Rep. Andrea Schroeder last week expressed disappointment with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s vetoes of small business relief that would have helped job providers rebuild, reopen, and get back on their feet. “Small businesses across Michigan suffered when they were forced to close their doors for more than 15 months during the state’s lockdown,” said Schroeder, […]

Letter to the Editor: Not happy with our Republicans

Dear Editor, Pure Michigan. The Republican Party has held the majority in our state legislature for the last 11 years and 19 of the last 23. Is this the result of good policy or gerrymandering? They continue to blame the governor and her administration for all of our problems. In my opinion, the Republican Party […]

New salon proud to call Clarkston home, will be unique one-stop shop

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Cosmo Salon Studios is new to town and isn’t your typical salon, according to Bianca Bering, the salon’s creative manager. “We offer beauty professionals the freedom and advantages of owning their own business without the high upfront costs or risks associated with opening a traditional salon,” said Bering. “We […]

Corvette show

Corvettes America, Everest Academy, Saturday, August 14, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., rain or shine, 5935 Clarkston Road, Exit 89 off 1-75, north on Sashabaw Road, west on Clarkston Road. There will be a 50/50 drawing, a silent auction booth, DJ, music, food choices, automotive vendors and much more. Proceeds from the silent auction are donated […]

Ice cream social

Ice Cream Social, Clarkston United Methodist Church, Wednesday, August 11 at 6 p.m. Come enjoy ice cream sundaes and music by High School Jazz Band members of the past and present. All are welcome. Clarkston United Methodist Church is located at 6600 Waldon Road.

Audrey Kaffenberger, 62

Audrey Delores Kaffenberger, of Clarkston, formerly of Gladstone, passed away August 1, 2021 at the age of 62. Wife of Tim, mother of Benjamin (Elizabeth) Hopkins and Heather Kockler, grandma of Samantha, Olivia and Connor, aunt of Alynn (Roger) Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents Douglas and Elaine Weslowski and her siblings […]

Carl Holmyard Jr., 83

Carl Malcolm Holmyard Jr., of Metamora, passed away July 31, 2021 at the age of 83. Carl was born on August 27, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa, son to the late Carl Sr. and Elsie Holmyard (nee Wintterlin). Loving husband of Ann for 61 wonderful years. Dear father of Connie Hallenbeck, Cliff Holmyard, and Keith […]