COVID-19 Update – August 11, 2021

As of August 11, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: August 11: 48346: 2,398 cases (38 new), 41 deaths 48348: 2,509 cases (47 new), 20 deaths 48350: 694 cases (15 new), 10 deaths As compared to August 4: 48346: […]

Art in the Village returning with makeover

Art in the Village returning with makeover

After taking last year off because of COVID-19, Clarkston’s Art in the Village returns Sept. 18-19 with a new look and attitude designed to engage a greater variety of shoppers. Local pop-up shops with vintage and unique décor, wearables, and fresh food will join new and returning artisans in Depot Park. “When we had to […]

Clarkston resident earns top honors for scouting

Clarkston resident earns top honors for scouting

The local Boy Scouts of America named Clarkston resident Steve Anderson “Scoutmaster of the Year” at an awards banquet in Pontiac for his service to scouting during the 2020-21 program year, July 29. In scouting, the scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for working directly with the youth providing direction, coaching and support. Anderson has […]

Garden Club award

The Michigan Nursery and Landscapers Association is presenting a Community Landscape Beautification Award to the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club next Tuesday, August 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the Clarkston Independence District Library for their design, planting and maintenance of the library grounds. This award is one of four awarded statewide. The public is invited […]

Roadwork delayed

The Road Commission for Oakland County has approved delaying the closure of Clarkston Road from Sashabaw Road to Flemings Lake Road in Independence Township until Tuesday, August 10. The road was originally expected to close on August 4 until the closure was delayed by the contractor. Flemings Lake and Walters roads, from Clarkston Road to […]

Fun in the sun

Fun in the sun

Jaden Clark enjoys the day as she plays with the flower water fixture at the spray park. See more photos from the Renee Przybylski Spray Park at Clintonville Park by Wendi Reardon Price in this week’s print edition of The Clarkston News!

Township fire chief search down to four candidates

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor After Mitch Petterson stepped down as Independence Township fire chief at the end of June, Pat Stamper, who had been an operations captain with the department, was appointed interim fire chief. Stamper is also one of four candidates in the running to take on the role on a permanent […]

Beach closed

The beach at Crooked Lake, part of Independence Oaks County Park, has been closed since July 27 due to high bacteria levels from runoff. The beach was closed for the same reason from June 29-July 14 and from June 23-24.

COVID-19 Update – August 4, 2021

As of August 4, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: August 4: 48346: 2,383 cases (23 new), 41 deaths 48348: 2,499 cases (42 new), 20 deaths 48350: 688 cases (9 new), 10 deaths As compared to July 28: 48346: […]

Heading to Beantown: Clarkston grad drafted by Bruins

Heading to Beantown: Clarkston grad drafted by Bruins

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Fingernails may be a bit shorter in the Gallagher household these days, but it was all worth it when the Boston Bruins selected Ty Gallagher in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Draft, which was held virtually last weekend. Mock drafts and rankings had the 18-year-old Clarkston resident […]

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