Springfield Township roadwork

Canadian National Railroad has pushed back the dates it will close Davisburg (Broadway) Road, from Dilley Road to Eaton Road, and Dilley Road, just south of Davisburg Road, in Springfield Township for railroad crossing repair work until later this month. The work was expected to start on September 3, but CN delayed the repairs. Davisburg […]

Remembering Mel Vaara

Remembering Mel Vaara

BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News Mel Vaara was described as “one-of-a-kind as a human being and as an educator” at his funeral by his good friend, Bob Burek. Vaara died August 26, 2021, at the age of 88. Burek, who knew Vaara for over 30 years, shared some his old friend’s values, […]

COVID-19 Update – September 8, 2021

As of September 8, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: September 8: 48346: 2,539 cases (133 new), 42 deaths 48348: 2,686 cases (171 new), 21 deaths 48350: 738 cases (42 new), 10 deaths As compared to September 1: 48346: […]

City hall vandalism

City hall vandalism

The new Clarkston City Hall public restroom was vandalized on Saturday, August 28, at approximately 4:45 p.m.  Among the damaged items was the sink being ripped off the wall. “We are reviewing security camera footage and working with the Oakland County Sheriff to charge the individuals responsible,” said Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith. Anybody with […]

Local business closing, to reopen as new eatery

Local business closing,  to reopen as new eatery

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Back in the July 14, 1933 edition of The Clarkston News, an announcement on Page 1 detailed a new business in town. “On Tuesday of this week, Hagele’s Market was purchased by Rudolf Schwarz, who will continue business in the present store at S. Washington and Main St. in Clarkston. […]

Appointed

Appointed

After being named the next Independence Township fire chief at the August 26 special meeting of the township board of trustees, David Piche, far left, is all smiles with Captain David Bridgewater, Daniel AuBuchon, Tom Doyon, Brent Hiltner, Keegan Konkle, Mike Upshur, Aaron Grooms, Chris Bageris, John Gibson, and Lieutenant Derek Moscovic. More on Piche […]

Back to school

Back to school

Melissa Fitterer drops off her daughters, Katy, first grade, and Emily, second grade, this past Monday to kick off the 2021-22 school year at Andersonville Elementary. Photo by Matt Mackinder

Roundabout delayed

Roundabout delayed

The previously announced closure of the Oakhill Road/Sashabaw Road intersection on the Independence Township/Brandon Township border has been delayed until Sept. 7 due to a utility issue. Work is expected to finish, and the intersection to re-open, in mid-November. Access to homes and businesses near the intersection will be maintained at all times during the […]

COVID-19 Update – September 1, 2021

As of September 1, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: September 1: 48346: 2,491 cases (112 new), 42 deaths 48348: 2,614 cases (122 new), 21 deaths 48350: 718 cases (30 new), 10 deaths As compared to August 25: 48346: […]

Clarkston council member steps down, two apply for spot

Clarkston council member steps down, two apply for spot

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Last month, Clarkston Councilmember Jason Kneisc resigned from his position after six years serving the community. Kneisc had been on the council for three terms. He tendered his resignation in a letter dated August 5, saying it was effective immediately. “I would like to thank the residents for the […]

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