The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office’s “Sheriff’s Re-CYCLE for Kids” program is running now through June 12. The program and Sheriff PAL program are teaming up to collect clean bottles and cans to raise money for its annual bike and helmet distribution to individuals in need of a bike across Oakland County. For more info, contact […]
The Clarkston Community Historical Society has made the decision to cancel the 48th annual Art in the Village – originally scheduled for Sept. 19-20 – because of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic. “Without knowing what the public health situation will be in September, the board decided the potential risk to artists, vendors and customers […]
The middle school Integral Formation EA Games championship final took place as distance learning drew to a close earlier this month at Everest Collegiate High School and Academy. It was two full months of competition and hard work that finally paid off for the winners who didn’t let the changing circumstances in our world get […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the COVID-19 outbreak has affected businesses across the state, the impact will also be felt by Clarkston Community Schools. At the May 18 Board of Education meeting, Executive Director of Business Services Mary Beth Rogers presented the potential financial implications of an expected decline in state funding on […]
As Michigan envisions a day soon when coming out of the COVID-19 crisis means seeking normal in a climate that is anything but, there will be a number of services and businesses in very high demand. But the crisis has thrust to the forefront some companies, like Turner Sanitation, whose role in our communities have […]
Effective this Friday, June 5, the Oakland County Health Division is rescinding Emergency Health Order 2020-8, which closed all indoor and outdoor playground equipment for children. Indoor playgrounds remain closed under State of Michigan Executive Order 2020-110 and social distancing is still required at outdoor parks and recreational facilities. The County Health division is providing […]
Rep. Andrea Schroeder’s plan allowing Michigan Children’s Ombudsman investigators to dedicate more resources to cases where child abuse is suspected was unanimously approved today by the state House. The plan also improves transparency and accountability to improve the investigation process. “Our goal is to protect vulnerable children and deliver the justice they deserve,” Schroeder said. […]
While many Memorial Day events were canceled due to the COVID-19 virus, including the annual Memorial Day program at Lakeview Cemetery sponsored by Campbell-Richmond Post 63, two members of the American Legion made certain that veterans were not forgotten. Don Carter, former Sergeant at Arms, and Barney Schoenfeld, former Post Commander of Post 63, went […]
The economy looks to be getting back on track in Clarkston, and several businesses have re-opened in recent weeks. The French Finch, located at 5897 Dixie Highway, opened back up to customers with protective masks May 28 with regular business hours of Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon […]
John C. Ridgeway, of Clarkston formerly of Kalkaska; passed away unexpectedly December 26, 2019 at the age of 55. Father of Ian Ridgeway and the late Nichole Ridgeway; son of M. Carol (late Wayne) Ridgeway; brother of Margaret (Alan Cody) Mabe, Rae Anne (Dan) DiRienzo, Martha (Wayne) Simons, Marilyn (Ramon) Villareal & Steven Ridgeway; also […]