Independence Township — Cheryl McGinnis is more than just a longtime member of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education, currently serving as secretary. Last Wednesday, McGinnis was awarded the President’s Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards in a ceremony at the CCS administration building. “I do what I do because it’s me,” […]
On Aug. 24, the Clarkston City Hall public restroom vandalized again, according to City Manager Jonathan Smith in his weekly email communication to residents and businesses. The sink was ripped off the wall again, this time breaking into multiple pieces. City Treasurer Greg Cote’ was in the office at the time and spoke with those […]
A 53-year-old Goodrich man is in critical condition after an early-morning crash in Independence Township, Aug. 24. The crash occurred on southbound M-15 at the intersection of Dixie Highway shortly after 1 a.m. The driver was operating a 2013 Dodge Journey when he drove through the intersection and into the parking lot of Bowman Chevrolet. […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County was scheduled to begin a resurfacing project on Dixie Highway this week from I-75 to Oakhill Road in Springfield Township. Joint work is scheduled to begin the week of August 29, and paving is scheduled to begin the week of September 12. Anticipate lane closures and traffic delays.
Grants totaling $30,000 have recently been awarded by the David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation of Clarkston to the Assistance League of Southeast Michigan. The grants will be used to support several programs, including Operation School Bell (school clothes and books), Wee Help (kits for mothers with newborns) and Nourishing Neighbors (food pantry).
As of August 24, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: August 24: 48346: 5,996 cases (153 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,552 cases (164 new), 41 deaths 48350: 2.025 cases (63 new), 13 deaths As compared to August 17: […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Depot Park continues to be the place to be for local events during the warmer months. Art in the Village, a Clarkston-area fall tradition for 50 years, returns to the park on Sept. 17-18, offering one-of-a-kind art, vintage and repurposed items, antiques, food and entertainment. The free, family-friendly event […]
Clarkston resident Jeane Vanaman (middle) celebrated her milestone 95th birthday with a family get-together, drive-by parade, and Michigan family group photo on Aug. 14. Photo: Provided by Cynthia Sheffield
On Aug. 17, Clarkston City Council met for a special meeting to consider appealing an Aug. 16 court decision that would allow a referendum on the November 2022 ballot from the Clarkston Cares 2022 group authorizing two retail medical marijuana facilities in the city. After a closed session for an attorney-client discussion, council returned to […]
According to Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith, the Road Commission for Oakland County recently notified him that the timing of the repaving of Clarkston Road from Main Street to the city limit has been delayed from mid-August to late September due to a backlog of other, larger road projects. “I am told that RCOC is […]