By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When Mann Road was re-opened by the Road Commission for Oakland County for the Labor Day weekend, it caused traffic problems and even an accident, according to Independence Township resident Mike Powell. “Because of the haphazard way the RCOC opened Mann Road, motorists think they were given the green […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Clarkston City Council held a special meeting Sept. 6 with the lone agenda item to discuss the upcoming Nov. 8 ballot item of two medical marijuana facilities within city limits. The Clarkston Cares group has been advocating to put two shops in town. Back on Aug. 17, council met […]
Back on Monday, Aug. 29, Clarkston High School seniors took part in the Senior Sunrise on the stadium turf field before the first day of school. Photo provided
The Clarkston Area Optimist Club donated $4,000 to Independence Oaks County Park for two benches. From left, Jim Evans, Jeremy Brown (assistant supervisor for Oakland County Parks), Curt Carson (CAOC treasurer) Tom Lowrie (CAOC president), Karen Joliat (Oakland County commissioner and member of CAOC), and Michelle Carson (president elect of CAOC) take part in the […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Its successful grand opening event now in the rearview mirror, the new Made in Michigan with Love store is now full-steam ahead in Clarkston. Located at 7170 Dixie Highway, Suite B, owner Maria Hall said since the store opened July 1, she has been thrilled with the steady flow […]
Traffic accident On Aug. 10 just before midnight, local deputies assisted Michigan State Police by responding to the area of northbound I-75 and Sashabaw Road for the report of a personal injury accident. The vehicle was located in the grassy median between north and southbound I-75 at Waldon Road. The 64-year old woman from Davisburg […]
P.E.O. Chapter AW of Clarkston, recently awarded a grant of $250 to Sydney Hunt, daughter of Elizabeth and Paul Hunt, of Waterford. Hunt is a graduate of the International Academy Baccalaureate School, Okma Campus in Bloomfield Hills, and is now attending Michigan State University, James Madison College, and majoring in International Relations. P.E.O. is an […]
As of August 31, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: September 7: 48346: 6,050 cases (125 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,604 cases (143 new), 42 deaths 48350: 2,043 cases (50 new), 13 deaths As compared to August 31: […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor A local group wants to set up two marijuana facilities in Clarkston, and Clarkston City Council is ready to fight to keep the group out. On the evening of Aug. 17, council met for a special meeting to consider appealing an Aug. 16 court decision that would allow a […]
Clarkston resident Jessica McDonald has been selected by Psi, her local chapter, as the 2022 Sigma Beta of the Year. This honor represents the outstanding dedication demonstrated throughout her membership years and in the work she continues to perform. Sigma Beta is a national philanthropic sorority and as the charity chairman, McDonald has been responsible […]