A 16-year-old male from the United Kingdom was arrested at his home April 13, five days after threatening to cause violence at Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills, as well as high schools in Brandon, Lake Orion, and Oxford. The teen made the threats on April 8, targeting the schools over the phone. Oakland County Sheriff Michael […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer The vote was unanimous from the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education as they approved the renewal of the lease for Clarkston Family Farm for 10 years to the excitement of the crowded meeting room. “We are absolutely thrilled,” said CFF Executive Director Chelsea O’Brien. “It was […]
As of April 27, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: April 27: 48346: 5,417 cases (76 new), 67 deaths 48348: 5,923 cases (77 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,824 cases (20 new), 13 deaths As compared to April 20: 48346: […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Freshman Finn Berard, along with the members of Team RUSH 27 Robotics team, watched the scores go up at the FIRST Michigan State Championship at Saginaw State University on Saturday. Next came a lot of jumping and shouting as Team RUSH 27 won the state championship. “It […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The upcoming weekend, April 23-24, will be a milestone one for My Habitat Clarkston as the organization is back with its Community Impact Weekend, celebrating its 10th year of collaboration working under the auspices of Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County. Community Impact Weekend occurs every spring and fall […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Buddy’s Pizza officially opened its new Clarkston carryout restaurant, located at 5530 Sashabaw Road, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this past Monday, April 18. For the new location, Buddy’s has partnered with Lighthouse of Oakland County and is donating all opening-day sales to the nonprofit organization. The Clarkston restaurant will […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor On April 5, Independence Township deputies were called to a residence in the 7800 block of Caberfae Trail for a wellness check on the homeowner, 76-year-old Michael Leroy Wagner. Deputies arrived and spoke with an adult male resident, 58-year-old Independence Township resident Mark Alan Means (pictured), who said Wagner […]
As of April 20, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: April 20: 48346: 5,382 cases (55 new), 67 deaths 48348: 5,895 cases (62 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,816 cases (15 new), 13 deaths As compared to April 13: 48346: […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Starting this year, political signs in Independence Township will be allowed to be displayed up to 45 days prior to an election. The first reading of the amendment was approved unanimously by the Independence Township Board of Trustees at their regular meeting on April 5. The previous time frame […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The Walk and Roll event, benefiting Clarkston SCAMP, is returning live after a two-year hiatus. The event is Sunday, May 1, at Depot Park, with registration starting at 11:30 a.m. and finishing at 3 p.m. There will be one- and three-mile loops participants can use for walking, running, biking, […]