May office hours for Schroeder

State Rep. Andrea Schroeder today invited people in the community to participate in her upcoming office hours. Schroeder will be available from 1 to 2 p.m. on May 17, at the pavilion at Clintonwood Park, located at 6000 Clarkston Road. “After hosting virtual office hours over the past few months, I am looking forward to […]

Thomas Auten, 68

Thomas C. Auten, of Clarkston, formerly of Pontiac, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2021 at the age of 68. Husband of Kris for 48 years, father of Chad (Teresa) Auten and Andy (Elizabeth) Auten, papa of Wyatt and Lucy. Preceded in death by his parents David & Emma. Brother of Anita (Bill) Walter, Dan […]

Pair of ‘creative, enthusiastic’ staffers join library

Pair of ‘creative, enthusiastic’ staffers join library

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Walk into the Clarkston Independence District Library these days, and two new faces will be there to greet you. Last month, the library brought aboard Manda Carr as the head of youth and teen services and Sissy Phillips as community relations and volunteer coordinator. Library director Julie Meredith is […]

Utility vehicle death

A Brandon Township man died from injuries suffered April 10 when the utility task vehicle he was riding in struck a rock and rolled over, ejecting him from the vehicle. Chad Daniel Richmond, 41, was taken to Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc Township by a friend. The driver of the 2008 Polaris Ranger RZR […]

Motorcycle accident

In the early-evening hours of April 18, deputies responded to a motorcycle crash on westbound Maybee Road near Waterford Road. A 53-year-old Highland Township man had been driving a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on Maybee Road when he lost control of the motorcycle and fell off. He was transported by paramedics from the Independence […]

Stolen Jeep found

Back in the early-morning hours of March 25, deputies were dispatched to the 5000 block of Waterford Road for the report of a vehicle theft. The victim, a 57-year-old Independence Township man, said a 42-year-old Pontiac man was helping him work on his home and saw the suspect leave with his 2000 Jeep Cherokee. Deputies […]

COVID-19 Update – May 5, 2021

As of April 28, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: May 5: 48346: 2,195 cases (468 new), 28 deaths 48348: 2,302 cases (492 new), 12 deaths 48350: 636 cases (146 new), 8 deaths As compared to April 28: 48346: […]

From one school to another

From one school to another

Alison Hess, admin, and Erin Van Wagoner, dean of discipline, enjoy showing off a snack box sent to Everest last week by Clarkston Community Schools as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Photo provided

Notice to Creditors: Kaye L. Fortenberry

state of michigan FILE NO: probate court 2021-399, 162-DE county of oakland notice to creditors Decedent’s Estate Estate of Kaye L. Fortenberry. Date of birth: May 31, 1955 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Kaye L. Fortenberry, died November 20, 2020 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate […]