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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What businesses are open in Clarkston? It has been a tough two months for small businesses since the state was shut down after the COVID-19 ‘stay home, stay safe’ executive orders. Slowly, the Michigan governor is allowing some businesses to open. Just opening, however, isn’t enough. You have to let people know you are up […]
This year’s American Legion Memorial Day service at Lakeview Cemetery on May 25 and Independence Fest on July 4 have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Concerts in the Park series for June has also been canceled, but the July schedule – July 10, July 17, July 24 – is still […]
The Clarkston Community Women’s Club is having its annual flower sale May 27-28 at Wojo’s Greenhouse in Ortonville. At check out, mention “Clarkston Community Women’s Club” and this fundraiser will help with the club’s scholarship program. Contact Jackie at 248-425-4095 for more information.
Jonah Robbins and Joshua Robbins show off their 3-D printer that they have used to print ventilator parts. “They hope they can do more,” said their mother, Jennifer Futrell Evans. BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor While online schooling is the norm these days during the COVID-19 crisis, many students are using home printers for […]
According to Oakland County’s COVID by zip website, there have been 11 combined deaths in the 48346 (94 cases, 8 deaths), 48348 (84 cases, 2 deaths), and 48350 (14 cases, 1 death) zip codes as of May 19, 2020.
In an effort to help local businesses get back on track, parking in the city of Clarkston will be free through Jan. 1, 2021. This resolution was passed unanimously at the May 11 city council meeting. “This action is being taken to assist and support our local businesses as they endeavor to reopen,” said Jonathan […]
Lil’ Peoples’ Place will be re-opening to essential worker families on Monday, May 18. As long as no other extensions are made by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the center will then open to any families in need on June 1. “We are in the process of getting LPP completely prepared this week for opening,” reads a […]