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 […]
Last week, the city announced that councilpersons David Marsh and Scott Reynolds will be resigning in June. Both will be moving out of the city for unrelated reasons and therefore, must resign from their council positions. Because both Marsh and Reynolds are in the first year of a two-year term, the mayor and council will […]
Springfield Township and building department offices are now open to the public 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visitors must wear a mask covering their mouth/nose to enter.
Due to the coronavirus, this year’s Fourth of July parade – a long-standing tradition and perennial favorite in Clarkston – has been canceled. “I’m already looking forward to next year’s parade, one of the best in the state,” said City Manager Jonathan Smith.
The May 26 city council meeting included a public hearing and presentation on the proposed 2020-21 city budget, which will return to the council on June 22 for final approval. Separately, the council approved a planning commission recommendation to allow second-floor usage of 12 S. Main Street as a hair and nail salon. The council […]
As of June 1, here are the up-to-date numbers of area COVID-19 cases, according to oakgov.com/covid: ZIP code 48346: 99 total cases, 8 deaths ZIP code 48348: 85 total cases, 2 deaths ZIP code 48350: 17 total cases, 2 deaths
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Gridiron heroes are scheduled to open the fall season against Pinckney in the fifth annual Battle at the Big House, Aug. 27. Amid the coronavirus pandemic and Governor Gretchen Whitmer extending the stay-at-home order to June 12, coaches and players are preparing to have a season. “We […]
On The Clarkston News’ Facebook page, readers made their feelings known on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest “stay home, stay safe” order that runs through June 12. “She does have a 50% chance at being correct. I like those odds. I will support my Gov and Pres. it’s a tough job and I’d hate to be […]
Rep. Andrea Schroeder’s plan giving local governments more flexibility to prioritize their road repair schedules was approved last week by the Michigan House. “The roads everyone wants fixed most are the local roads at the end of their driveways,” said Schroeder, of Independence Township. “These are the roads we drive every day on the way […]
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 […]