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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Clarkston graduates turned members of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University marching bands, from left, Joe Deschaine, Lewyn Beernink, Anthony Deschaine, Cameron Hempton, and Tim O’Daniel, reunited in East Lansing back on October 30 as the bands combined for an entertaining halftime show during the Wolverines-Spartans football game, which Michigan State won in […]
As of November 10, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: November 10: 48346: 2,935 cases (228 new), 50 deaths 48348: 3,169 cases (275 new), 24 deaths 48350: 933 cases (106 new), 10 deaths As compared to November 3: 48346: 2,884 […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Three Clarkston City Council spots were up for election last Tuesday, November 2, but as of press time, the results were not finalized. A total of 322 votes were cast between in-person and absentee ballots. “Because of the tight race and the disproportionately large number of write-ins, the Oakland […]
Just before 9:30 p.m., November 4, a 20-year-old resident of Springfield Township was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup northbound on Orion Road when he ran off the west side of the road and struck two trees. The driver had to be extricated from his vehicle by the Oakland Township Fire Department and air […]
Chase Plastics Services, Inc. announced last month the appointment of Kevin Chase (top right), president of Chase Plastics, to chief executive officer, and Clarkston resident Adam Paulson (top left), vice president of operations, to the role of president, effective January 1, 2022. The changes reflect a thoughtful and strategic approach to long-term growth and succession […]