Keith A. Conklin, born in Lennox, S.D., on July 4, 1944, of Clarkston, passed away on April 14, 2021 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Noonan) for 52 years. Loving father of Todd (Lia) Conklin of Batavia, Ill., and Keith (Cloey) Conklin of Commerce Township. Proud and loving grandfather […]
Donald K. Nanney, DDS, a trusted longtime Clarkston dentist, passed away peacefully April 12, 2021 at his home in Clarkston at the age of 72. Dr. Nanney, whose family practice was a familiar landmark on Clarkston’s Main Street for many years, also served as the team dentist for the Detroit Pistons. He grew up in […]
Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith said in his weekly email blast that last Wednesday, a large group of teenagers were riding bikes and skateboards inside the Depot Park gazebo and challenging each other to see how many kids they could fit onto a playground toy designed for toddlers. “Our request is simple – just have […]
As of April 14, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: April 14: 48346: 1,893 cases (431 new), 27 deaths 48348: 1,983 cases (462 new), 11 deaths 48350: 542 cases (126 new), 7 deaths As compared to April 7: 48346: […]
Spring Star Party, Friday, April 23, 8-10 p.m., Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park. Join the Oakland Astronomy Club for a safe, fun, family-friendly night under the stars. Program is suitable for all ages. Cost is $4 per person. Pre-register, 248-858-0916.
A recent city meeting with the Road Commission for Oakland County revealed there are no simple solutions for addressing the standing water on Clarkston Road in the approach to Main Street. RCOC has been working on a design that will include wider lanes and a longer right turn lane on Clarkston Road for drivers turning […]
Coming up – the 14th Annual Angels’ Place Race, virtual race on Saturday, May 15. The first 300 registered 5k/10k race participants are guaranteed a finisher’s medal, register at angelsplacerace.org/registration. info@angelsplacerace.org
In-person instruction is not going anywhere for Clarkston Community Schools after Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged high schools to go virtual for two weeks during a press conference last Friday. Clarkston Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan responded to Whitmer in an email to the local community. “As your superintendent, I am not in a position to evaluate […]
Natalie McGowen, social worker for Sashabaw Middle School and Renaissance High School, was recently named the School Social Worker of the Year Award for Oakland County by the Michigan Association of School Social Workers. McGowen was nominated for the award by her colleagues Kendall Stortz, Christina Fink, and Kylie Krentzin, who said, “Natalie is a […]
Dear Editor, Oakland County in general and especially Springfield Township, Independence Township, Clarkston and Waterford look like trash dumps. We seriously need to bring back the $500 fine for littering and it would be nice revenue for the county and townships. I can’t wait to see who will call this unfair. Those that are too […]