Academic achievement

Academic achievement

Kendal Michelle Albrecht, of Clarkston, has graduated with honors from from Michigan State University. Kendal, a 2017 graduate of Clarkston High School, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Anthropology. While attending MSU, Kendal was a student advisor to the Dean of the College of Social Science and was selected to participate in National Science […]

Everest students pitch in on playground

While the school year was delayed, the Everest Collegiate High School and Academy student attitude of service never stops. As students prepared to return to campus this week, the EC student government organized a service opportunity for high school students this week. The students came together to prepare the playground area for younger students. Well […]

MSU student working with city on speeding issues

MSU student working with city on speeding issues

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor For CJ Sivak, working for the City of the Village of Clarkston as a Michigan State University undergrad may yield results pertaining to Main Street speeding. With an eye on becoming a transportation planner with a focus on public transportation and multi-modal transportation, Sivak began working in late July […]

Boy Scouts give back to local causes

Boy Scouts give back to local causes

In the spirit of giving back, a group of local Boy Scouts found a generous way to donate more than $2,700 to local causes last month. Back on August 17, the scouts of Clarkston Boy Scout Troop 189 presented donation checks to the Independence Township Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program, Clarkston Blessings In A […]

Condos evacuated

Condos evacuated

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor According to an email received by The Clarkston News, residents of the Hills of Pine Knob condo community were evacuated in the early hours of August 17 after a gas line was struck by a contractor digging a foundation for a new building. An electrical line was also compromised, […]

COVID-19 Update – September 2, 2020

As of September 2, 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: 185 cases (40 new), 10 deaths 48348: 202 cases (52 new), 4 deaths 48350: 42 cases (15 new), 2 deaths Source: oakgov.com/covid

Locals earn national recognition

Locals earn national recognition

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston residents Mary Sloan and her husband, Jeff Lichty, are ambassadors for ShelterBox USA, a national disaster relief organization, and members of the Clarkston Rotary Club. The couple has been fundraising for ShelterBox USA since 2005 and recently received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for their efforts in 2019 […]

Honcho changes outdoor configuration

Honcho changes outdoor configuration

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor After getting city council approval earlier this summer to close East Church Street and provide outdoor seating, Honcho has placed barriers near Main Street and taken away two handicap parking spots. According to Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith in an email obtained by The Clarkston News, the change was […]

Native plant sale

North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is having its fall native plant sale in the Neiman’s parking lot, 7121 Dixie Highway, on Sept. 12, from 10.a.m.-2 p.m.

Cleaning up Depot Park

This year’s annual clean-up day in Depot Park will be held Saturday, September 19, from 9-11 a.m. As in year’s past, the event will be co-sponsored by the Clinton River Watershed Council.