Once again, a 30-year Christmas tradition, the lighting of luminaries, which many call a very meaningful event at the end of a difficult year, giving hope and encouragement to all, is reenacted on Robertson Court in Clarkston. Photo provided
Clarkston brothers Karson and Eli Wyatt collected food from several streets in the Deerwood subdivision earlier this month and took it to the Clarkston United Methodist Church food pantry. Photo provided
Several Everest students, including eighth graders Elizabeth Earnhardt and Olivia Leahy, partnered with St. Daniel Catholic Church to provide gifts for families in need during the Christmas season. Photo provided
As of December 23, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 1,123 cases (371 new), 23 deaths 48348: 1,121 cases (324 new), 8 deaths 48350: 306 cases (102 new), 5 deaths As compared to the numbers of December […]
There isn’t much more than one word we can use to describe the year that has been 2020. COVID. Nothing else has as much relevance as the pandemic that has made us all adjust to a new way of living, a new way of taking on family and school challenges, and a new way of […]
As the Honcho tent – and individual tents inside – continues to stir up conversation around town, we asked readers to comment on The Clarkston News’ Facebook page their thoughts on the situation. “These are unprecedented times. It calls for unprecedented creativity, kindness, awareness of other’s needs, support for local business, and to operate in […]
From left, Traci Miller and Juanita Gilbert collect donations at Clarkston Junior High School, Dec. 16, as part of the yearly Stuff-A-Bus donation event for Lighthouse. The estimate from the two days was 6,000 pounds in food and over $1,500 in cash and gift cards. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price
At the December 14 Clarkston City Council meeting, the city’s financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 was accepted and filed, with the auditor complimenting the city on the report and its overall financial status. In addition, a resolution to decline a DNR grant due to the requirements of the grant was […]
The Clarkston Rotary Club received a $2,000 non-profit grant from Oakland County for its “Shoes for Kids” program through the county’s COVID-19 Economic Impact Grant program. The Rotary was unable to have its shoes program this year due to health concerns with the ongoing pandemic.
Visitors will receive free daily park entry to Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s parks on three days in December: Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24; Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25; and New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31. Everyone can enjoy access to nature areas, trails and dog parks from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset (unless otherwise posted) […]