For the kids
Ann Degen and her two English sheepdogs, Maddie and Hannah, collect donations for Clarkston Rotary’s “Shoes for Kids” initiative on Saturday, November 13, at the Great Lakes Ace Hardware on Sashabaw Road. Photo provided by Joel DeLong
Two more years for chief judge
The Hon. Joseph G. Fabrizio has been reappointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to another two-year term, beginning January 1, 2022, as chief judge of the 52nd District Court. With courthouses located in Novi, Clarkston, Rochester, and Troy, Fabrizio will serve as chief judge of all four divisions of the 52nd District Court. Fabrizio was […]
Local judge accepts new appointment
The 52nd District Court 2nd Division of Clarkston announced last week Judge Kelley Kostin has accepted an appointment from Justice Megan Cavanagh of the Michigan Supreme Court as the Michigan State court liaison to the Michigan Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum. The Forum was created in 2014 to provide an ongoing venue for judges from […]
COVID-19 Update – November 24, 2021
As of November 24, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for Clarkston ZIP codes: November 24: 48346: 3,202 cases (382 new), 50 deaths 48348: 3,497 cases (472 new), 25 deaths 48350: 1,058 cases (175 new), 11 deaths As compared to November 17: 48346: 3,066 […]
Thank you for your service
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Elaine Jefferson-Blevins served in the United States Navy for 20 years and is now the principal’s secretary at Clarkston Junior High School. For her service to the U.S., she was honored and recognized by the school last Thursday during a special Veteran’s Day ceremony. “This day means that they […]
Two newcomers, one returnee to city council
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor After a close vote for the open Clarkston City Council seats had to be certified by Oakland County due to a large number of write-in votes, the three open seats officially went to Gary Casey, who has been on council since the summer of 2020, and newcomers Laura Rodgers […]
Locals helping those in need with holidays approaching
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the cold weather rolls in and people are spending more time indoors, that doesn’t ring true for everyone. Michele Robinson, manager of the Lighthouse Clarkston office, said Lighthouse has seen an overall need in the local community increase in all areas, including calls for help with emergency shelter, […]
COVID-19 Update – November 17, 2021
As of November 17, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: November 17: 48346: 3,066 cases (286 new), 50 deaths 48348: 3,350 cases (387 new), 24 deaths 48350: 976 cases (112 new), 10 deaths As compared to November 10: 48346: […]
Water grant
EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes & Energy) has awarded source water protection grant funds to 30 Michigan public water systems for the 2022 grant cycle. These grants will help fund programs to protect those clean water sources and to educate the public about where their water originates and how best to ensure it remains healthy. Independence […]
Clarkston man behind bars after weekend crime spree
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor A Clarkston man who spent his Saturday afternoon attempting or successfully completing a series of robberies in Pontiac and Independence Township before attempting to flee from Oakland County deputies has landed in the Oakland County Jail. Aaron James Maple, 26, is accused of trying to walk out of a […]