While the Main Street repaving is complete, MDOT notified the city last week about 20-22 sewer and storm drain structures that still need some repairs. These repairs will be completed this week. No road closures will be needed, but some lane closures (with a flagman) may be required at times.
Effective July 1, the upper level library parking lot at the Springfield Township Civic Center will be closed for repaving. Please park in the lower level lot and use the stairs or elevator to reach the library and/or meeting room.
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana collapsed on stage at Pine Knob Music Theatre during his concert and was taken to McLaren Clarkston for observation, July 5. While the scene didn’t look positive to concertgoers at the time, the 74-year-old Santana was reportedly waving to spectators as he was taken to […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor And to think that the first time Alan Marchio came to the Kinetic Systems bicycle shop offering to fix the business’ roof free of charge, he was literally laughed out of the building. It was the second time he made progress in wanting to give back to the local […]
The playground at Depot Park was busy during the day on June 27 as families took to the local outdoors. Photo: Matt Mackinder
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor With the construction season here, Clarkston Road east of M-15 is on the agenda. According to Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Senior Communications Manager Craig Bryson, the project is part of the RCOC’s Preservation Overlay program, which involves placing two inches of new asphalt on roads that are […]
As of July 6, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: July 6: 48346: 5,773 cases (108 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,312 cases (127 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,935 cases (44 new), 13 deaths As compared to June 29: 48346: […]
The Clarkston Social District is now officially open, allowing patrons from the Fed, Clarkston Union, Union Woodshop, and Honcho to purchase a drink to-go and walk about town, enjoying the summer weather. Signs at each of the key border points have been placed to notify patrons that no alcohol is allowed beyond that point. Please […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Earlier this month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 6012, a bipartisan bill that makes an historic investment in school safety by fully funding risk assessments and critical incidence mapping to help protect students and create safety plans in the event of an emergency. The legislation also fully funds […]
From left, Brooke Bond and Keira Tolmie take their turn on the slip and slide during last week’s softball camp at Clarkston High School. More photos on page 16 of this week’s print edition. Photo: Wendi Reardon Price