As of December 9, 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: 991 cases (569 new), 12 deaths 48348: 1,008 cases (515 new), 6 deaths 48350: 273 cases (143 new), 3 deaths As compared to the numbers from December […]
Lori and Todd Aldrich, who live in this house in the 9000 block of Tartan Drive in Clarkston, have been known to put out mannequins in front of the house to celebrate holidays and milestones. Photo provided
Pine Knob Elementary third-grade student Levi Baldwin created a wish list of hygiene items on Amazon.com and delivered over 10,000 items he collected to Lighthouse Clarkston on Dec. 4. Photo provided
From left, Jerri Vollbach, Frank Schoebel, Clarkston Mayor Eric Haven, Tom Lowrie, Paul Zupon, Clarkston DPW Director Jimi Turner, and DPW assistant Carson Danis get together to help plant the new rain garden at Depot Park, Nov. 20. Photo provided
The new, weather-resistant phragmite educational sign was installed by Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith last month on White Lake Road, replacing a badly deteriorated wood sign. Photo provided
With winter weather now here, be aware that Clarkston city ordinance prohibits parking on city streets and in city-owned parking lots from 2-6 a.m. from December 1-April 1. Vehicles in violation will receive a warning notice by the Oakland County Sheriff. If no action is taken within 24 hours, the vehicle will be towed. This is necessary […]
When I came to Clarkston as a guest teacher in 1995, I was immediately drawn to the sense of community here. There was, and still is, tremendous pride associated with living and working in Clarkston, and in the way that the people here take care of one another. Having grown up in the small town […]
Dear Editor, Kudos to the staff at the Clarkston Independence District Library for the excellent curbside service they are providing during the pandemic. A definite asset to our community! Sincerely, Ken Lemieux Independence Township
Dear Editor, I often ask the residents of Independence Township why they think the planning commission and the township board members don’t seem to be working for them or protecting the residents when it comes to new developments in the community. The residents understand there will be development. Do the board members understand they work […]
Dear Editor, (In response to the outdoor seating tent on Church Street next to Honcho.) That looks like (heck) and makes the town look like a junkyard is now moving in. Stop giving in to the restaurant and taking away the old-town look. Rudy’s did our wedding for us 52 years ago. The town made us […]