By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Last Saturday marked 50 years since David Cassidy took the stage for the first-ever concert at Pine Knob Music Theatre. Marking the anniversary was the 99.5 WYCD Hoedown, highlighted by the country duo of Brooks and Dunn being the featured act. On the Clarkston News’ Facebook page, we asked […]
The following projects may cause traffic delays on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) roads in Independence Township between June 24 and July 1 or may start shortly thereafter. Mann Road, from Floretta Street to Clintonville Road, on the Independence Township and Waterford Township border, is being closed for culvert removal and replacement. The project […]
As of June 29, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: June 29: 48346: 5,764 cases (105 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,295 cases (123 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,932 cases (42 new), 13 deaths As compared to June 22: 48346: […]
Independence Township and the township’s firefighters have achieved an historic labor contract. Their last agreement expired at the end of 2020, and the two sides’ efforts led to a new agreement, which runs through 2026, marked by final approval June 21 by the Township Board of Trustees. “This is a win-win-win contract,” said Township Fire […]
A Walled Lake man was fatally injured Friday, June 24, when the motorcycle he was driving struck a car that turned in front of him on Dixie Highway in Springfield Township. Paul Clish, 68, was riding a 2006 Harley Davidson south on Dixie near Hutchinson Drive shortly after 3 p.m. when a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox […]
As of June 22, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: June 22: 48346: 5,744 cases (159 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,264 cases (170 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,918 cases (42 new), 13 deaths As compared to June 15: 48346: […]
Stephanie, Christian, Jarrod Jr., Peyton, Jade, and Jarrod Dingle, Sr., enjoy family time at Optifest last Saturday afternoon at Bay Court Park. More photos in this week’s print edition. Photos: Matt Mackinder
Coming up in August, the state primary election will be held with Independence Township getting in on the action. Four candidates – Jose Aliaga, Paul Brown, Gerald Fisher, and Mark Petterson – have announced their candidacy for township supervisor. Fisher took over as supervisor last October after Pat Kittle retired last July. Aliaga and Brown […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When U.S. Army Capt. Justine Bolten found out she was pregnant in August of 2020, like most women, she was filled with happiness and joy. However, there was an underlying feeling of anxiousness about this new chapter in her life. “It felt like I was just starting my career, […]
Air Margaritaville performs as the featured act during the season’s first Concerts in the Park, which was held last Friday, June 10, at Depot Park. More photos in this week’s print edition of the Clarkston News. Photo: Matt Mackinder