Bradly Fields, 63

Bradly R. Fields, of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly January 9, 2021 at the age of 63. Father of Ryan (Megan) Fields and Matt (Nicole) Fields, brother of Cathy (Mike) Bates and Kirk (Bonnie) Fields, grandfather of Emilee, Lucas, Kinslee, Brady and Isla. Brad is survived by his father Delmer (Darlene) Fields. He is preceded in […]

Kevin Stone, 43

Kevin David Stone, of Clarkston, passed away at home on January 21, 2021 at the age of 43 in the arms of his wife, with his family by his side. He was born in Dearborn on September 20, 1977, to Gary and Karen Stone. He married the love of his life, Alexa Hollweg on June […]

Have an ‘ice’ day, Clarkston

Have an ‘ice’ day, Clarkston

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the Detroit Red Wings started their new season last week, it was a bit of irony the latest edition outdoor ice rink was completed last Thursday at Depot Park. Measuring 32 feet wide by 64 feet long, the new Clarkston Area Optimist Club Ice Rink was formally dedicated […]

Falling concrete from I-75 bridge

Falling concrete from I-75 bridge

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston resident Tracie Moonen was driving on Dixie Highway last Tuesday, Jan. 12, when she said a falling piece of concrete hit the windshield of her car under the I-75 bridge in Springfield Township. “I didn’t see anything,” said Moonen. “My daughter (Kassidy) saw what she thought was snow […]

COVID-19 Update – January 20, 2021

As of January 20, 2021, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes relating to Clarkston: 48346: 1,261 cases (139 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,294 cases (184 new), 8 deaths 48350: 363 cases (58 new), 6 deaths As compared to January […]

Clarkston school board persevering, sustaining through recent adversity

Clarkston school board persevering, sustaining through recent adversity

From left, Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education members Greg Need, Kelli Horst, Elizabeth Egan, Shawn Ryan, Steve Hyer, Stefanie Crane, Andrea Catalina, and Cheryl McGinnis gather at the district’s 2019 commencement ceremony, which was held June 3, 2019 at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Photo provided Clarkston Community Schools is joining 544 local and 57 […]

Snow smile

Snow smile

Everest third-grade student Mia Mandziuk sleds during a recent recess at the Clarkston campus. Photo provided

Letter to the Editor: Questioning letter regarding Capitol riot

Dear Editor, I am writing regarding “An Open Letter to Rep. Schroeder on U.S. Capitol Events of Jan. 6,” published in the January 13, 2021 issue of The Clarkston News. In that letter, Ms. Cord-Duthinh stated, “The Maddocks organized busloads of Michiganders to travel to Washington to riot and attempt to disrupt the peaceful transition […]

Zoom with Schroeder

State Rep. Andrea Schroeder will host her next round of Zoom office hours this Friday from 9-10 a.m. Residents of the 43rd District – Clarkston, Waterford, Independence Township, and Lake Angelus – who wish to participate should send an email to AndreaSchroeder@house.mi.gov or call 517- 373-0615 in advance to set up a 10-minute time slot. […]