Clarkston Girl Scout volunteers recognized for extraordinary efforts

April is National Volunteer Month and like every year, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) is celebrating by recognizing 100 volunteers across the region for their commitment to the Girl Scout program. Among the dozens of women, men and organizations, are Elise Bunker, Jade Chawasz, Kristine McNamara, Catherine Weaver, and Amy Music, all of Clarkston, […]

Easter Bunny rolls through Clarkston

Easter Bunny rolls through Clarkston

On Saturday, Clarkston News reader Cece Simmons sent us this picture with a line attached, “With all that is going on, I saw this today in Clarkston and thought it was great for our community and paper!” Thank you, Cece! And, for other readers who want to share pictures from live in town, please send […]

West Maybee Road to be closed

The contractor for the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Baldwin Road widening project in Orion Township, Dan’s Excavating of Shelby Township, anticipates closing Maybee Road on the west side of Baldwin Road on Friday, April 17. This could change.  Once closed, Maybee Road is expected to remain closed on the west side of Baldwin […]

Calling to help seniors

Calling to help seniors

Beginning on Thursday, April 2, Independence Township staff and volunteers began to make over 1,000 outbound calls to seniors living in Independence. The gist of the call was to make an introduction, check to see how everyone was doing, ask if they had the basics to get by and to make sure everyone had the […]

Quarantine strands resident in Peru

Quarantine strands resident in Peru

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Michelle Phaup planned to return home to Clarkston from her winter getaway in Lima, Peru, on March 17. A national quarantine due to COVID-19 thwarted that idea. “I was in shock,” said Phaup, who has been there since Feb. 10. “I was surprised there would be that […]

COVID-19 causes local election issues

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, candidates filing for local Independence Township Board of Trustee positions are asked to not submit petitions unless they were gathered before the executive order was in place. According to a press release by township clerk Cari Neubeck, the clerk’s office will receive filings by appointment only if candidates need notarial […]

Keeping informed

Keeping informed

As parents look for ways to keep their kids learning during the weeks-long school closing due to the COVID-19 emergency, one to keep in mind is your community newspaper, as demonstrated by Kate, Lily, and Dorian Rainey. “I wanted to document my kids with a current Clarkston newspaper so that I had a way of […]

Clarkston has heart!

Clarkston has heart!

In the spirit of community, Neiman’s Family Market on Dixie Highway at White Lake Road is selling Clarkston Has Heart t-shirts. According to Nate Neiman, the shirts will cost $24. Ten dollars from every sale will go to the local food pantry, Lighthouse North. During the COVID-19 crisis, Neiman’s has changed their hours of operation. […]

Deputies keep watch

Deputies keep watch

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer With schools and many businesses closed during the COVID-19 emergency, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies in Clarkston and Independence Township stay busy patrolling business and residential areas, grocery stores, and medical facilities. “Criminal, traffic, and crash calls have been slightly lower, as most everyone is at home,” said Lt. […]

Clarkston COVID cases up to 5

Dr. Erica Harding from Clarkston Medical Group said their cases of COVID-19 was up to five. The results were from tests collected on March 16, and add on to two previously reported cases. The three additional cases range in age from 25-49, Harding said on the March 27 Facebook post. “Since this date (March 17), […]