Dear Editor, I just wanted to take a minute to thank the Clarkston community. As we are all navigating through the current health and economic climate, it amazes me how the area has come together to support our local businesses. Being an independent pizza shop, in its first year of business, we have faced many challenges, […]
The staff of Nuview Nutrition rings in 2020 earlier this year. Photo provided BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As Michigan’s economy begins to get back on track after the COVID-19 outbreak caused business closures across the state, several local businesses have adjusted their operations and want to let the public know they are open […]
Work began earlier this month as more than 28 miles of roads will be resurfaced in Independence Township. The first road to be resurfaced is Andersonville Road from Old White Lake Road east to the southern township border. Work began May 8. The following roads will also be resurfaced this year: Sashabaw Road, from Maybee […]
The Clarkston Construction Technology Program is graduating its first senior class this spring. There are 28 graduating seniors from the program. Ten students are going to either Ferris State University or Northern Michigan University to pursue a degree in Construction Management, seven students are attending a trade school, six students are entering the construction workforce, […]
The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy will hold its native plant sale in the Neiman’s Family Market parking lot, 7121 Dixie Highway, on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plants will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis with no pre-ordering, and the NOHLC will adapt its layout to meet the most current […]
Mackenzie Case, Health Science PA major from Clarkston, was named to the Dean’s List at Saint Francis University, earning at 3.5 GPA or more. *** Jessica Laconis of Clarkston was named to the fall 2019 semester President’s List at Saginaw Valley State University, earning a 4.0 grade point average. *** Kenadie Barringer of Clarkston was […]
Lena Jane Taylor of Clarkston passed away peacefully May 18, 2020 with her daughter by her side. Born July 7, 1948 in Pontiac to the late John and Marjorie (Byars) Taylor; loving mother of Mary Jane (Randy) Budrow; proud grandmother of Zachary, Chelsea and Mackenzie Budrow; preceded in death by brothers Joe and Larry Taylor. […]
Nathan James Calhoun, a 28-year-old resident of Brandon Township suspected in committing multiple breaking and enterings at convenience stores in Oakland County during the early morning hours of May 17, was arrested on May 20. The break-ins took place in Orion Township, Brandon Township, and Independence Township. At 2:07 a.m. on May 17, Independence Township […]
Clarkston Community Schools invites you to celebrate the Clarkston Class of 2020 as seniors and their families “cruise” through town on Saturday, June 13. The graduates will decorate their cars, dress in caps and gowns, and participate in a Commencement Car Parade procession through the streets of Clarkston, honking and waving. From front porches, the […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As Michigan slowly starts to reopen its economy, several area businesses want the public to know their plans going forward. Lil’ Peoples’ Place preschool and childcare facility (pictured) opened to essential worker families on May 18. As long as no other extensions are made by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the […]