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. […]
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), […]
The April 13 Clarkston City Council meeting will be a videoconference. The meeting will be open to the public to attend through their phone or computer – check VillageofClarkston.org. The governor’s Executive Order 2020-15 changed the Open Meetings Act to allow public bodies to conduct meetings electronically, with public participation, through April 15. Electronic public […]
Andrea Williams, at right, with her kids Natalie, Ben, and Sam, collect food donations. Photo provided Andrea Williams and her children are picking up food donations every Tuesday to give to Lighthouse of Clarkston, as a mission project for their church, Community Presbyterian of Waterford. “It’s going really well – the van was full and […]
Food distribution at First Congregational Church of Clarkston is continuing despite the Coronavirus. Over the past three years, the church has provided free food to seniors and anyone in need on the second Saturday of every month. Because of the current situation, the church is arranging more times for people to receive help. “We are […]
Even though COVID-19 has you stuck inside, you can still help children across the country by reading your favorite book. Disney and First Book teamed up for their Eighth Annual Magic of Storytelling Campaign, which provides new books to underserved communities across the country. Disney will donate one book for each “shelfie,” a picture of […]
Because of COVID-19, Clarkston Village Players ended the March production early, cancelled the May production, and cancelled the second season event for April. There will be no rehearsals or meetings at the theatre until further notice. The CVP board is also evaluating other events to take place during the summer and next season. If you […]
Clarkston residents are sharing ideas to brighten up town during the COVID crisis. Sue Wylie, also a member of City Council, is calling for folks to place luminaries or candles outside homes on Wednesday evenings, as a show of support for doctors, nurses, and medical professionals working to help others through the outbreak. Nancy Haven, […]
The 35th annual Clarkston Community Awards, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 14, has been postponed. The nomination deadline has been extended for Citizen Of The Year, Adult Youth Of The Year, Youth Of The Year, Business Person Of The Year, Community Beautification/Preservation, Community Enhancement, and Community Collaboration, at Cidlibrary.org/cca.
Waldon Road is scheduled to close for road work at the west side of Baldwin Road on Monday, March 30, and Maybee Road on the west side of Baldwin Road on Monday, April 6. The road closure is expected to continue until early July. The Road Commission for Oakland County project by cvontractor Dan’s Excavating […]