Canadian National Railroad is expected to close Dilley Road, just south of Davisburg Road, and Davisburg (Broadway) Road, from Dilley to Eaton Road, in Springfield Township this month for railroad-crossing repair work. The closure schedule and detour for each road is: 1. Dilley Road, just south of Davisburg Road, is expected to close Sept. 3-7. […]
Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center rescued dozens of animals last Tuesday afternoon, August 24, from a home in the 6000 block of Northview Drive in Independence Township. Animal control officers had responded to the home for a welfare check. After receiving a tip, officers discovered dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and a bearded […]
As of August 25, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: August 25: 48346: 2,463 cases (94 new), 42 deaths 48348: 2,577 cases (98 new), 21 deaths 48350: 705 cases (21 new), 10 deaths As compared to August 18: 48346: […]
Clarkston Garden Club President Diane Putvin, at left, and longtime member Marian Emery check out the Michigan Nursery and Landscaping Association Community Landscape Beautification Award sign the club was presented with last Tuesday, August 17. Photo provided by Joette Kunse
Local couple Patricia and Terrance Evans celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this Thursday, August 26. The Michigan State University graduates married in East Lansing on August 26, 1961. They missed their first anniversary dinner when Pat was rushed to the hospital to deliver their son Mike at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing on August 26, 1962. […]
A Clarkston man faces jail time for sending threatening messages directed at Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday Kevin Dawe, 31, has been charged with two counts of malicious use of telecommunications services, misdemeanors each punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. The charges […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The playground at Bay Court Park will soon be undergoing a facelift to make the popular park more conducive to contemporary standards. Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors has partnered with Genisys Credit Union to raise funds to build an accessible and inclusive playground at Bay Court Park. Playgrounds, […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County will enhance the safety and traffic flow at the intersection of Oakhill and Sashabaw roads on the border of Independence and Brandon townships by constructing a compact roundabout at the Independence/Brandon township border. The construction will start next Monday, Aug. 30, with the intersection closing on Wednesday, Sept. 1. […]
Kathryn Armstrong, of Clarkston, has been named winner of the Nightingale Award in the Oakland University School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni category. She is currently employed at Beaumont Hospital at the Royal Oak campus Each of the 12 Nightingale Award winners receives a check for $1,000 and a solid bronze statue of Florence Nightingale, in addition to a Nightingale ceremonial […]