Two weeks ago, in a joint meeting with the Clarkston Planning Commission and Historic District Commission, Rudy’s Market owner Robert Esshaki and highly regarded architect Victor Saroki presented preliminary renovation plans for the Rudy’s building and the old Clarkston News building next door on South Main Street. Over the next 18-24 months, pending plan approvals, […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Black Friday may be the official kickoff to holiday shopping, but it’s the next day that really makes the difference locally. Small Business Saturday—launched by American Express in 2010 to encourage consumers to shop local small businesses and independent stores for holiday gift-giving—is this Saturday, November 27. After a […]
The annual Holiday Market, an event put on by Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors and the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, was held last Saturday at Bay Court Park. At top, Norah Evans, Grace Bessert, Avery Marshall, and Anna Bessert meet and talk over their lists with Santa Claus, while the popular horse-drawn carriage […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]