Clarkston resident calling it a career after 43 years with county

Clarkston resident calling it a career after 43 years with county

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Over his 43-plus years with Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Executive Officer Dan Stencil has created recreation experiences for millions of residents. Last month, the longtime Clarkston resident announced his retirement, hanging up his proverbial hiking boots to create leisure time for him and his family. “It’s been a […]

COVID-19 Update – March 3, 2021

As of March 3, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: March 3: 48346: 1,408 cases (78 new), 26 deaths 48348: 1,465 cases (95 new), 11 deaths 48350: 406 cases (23 new), 6 deaths As compared to February 24: 48346: […]

Inclement weather leads to traffic accident

Inclement weather leads to traffic accident

No one was injured in an accident on Sashabaw Road on the morning of Feb. 20, north of Independence Oaks, south of Pine Knob Road, and the accident was chalked up to “bad weather, I believe,” according to Independence Township Substation Commander Lt. Todd Hill. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price

Road closure

Tindall Road, just north of East Holly Road on the Groveland/Springfield township border, closed for underground tunnel construction work beginning Monday, March 1.  The original start date of Feb. 20 was delayed by the permit holder.  The road is expected to reopen approximately April 20.  The detour for through traffic is East Holly Road to […]

City lobby open

The Clarkston city offices, closed to the public since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are now open once again.  Visitors are welcome to enter the lobby during normal business hours to conduct city business.  Visitors are still asked, however, to wear a mask and maintain social distancing from other visitors that may be […]

Board of Review

Two meeting times on Monday, March 8 have been reserved for property owners to meet with the Clarkston Board of Review to discuss or challenge their property taxes. Call the city office to make an appointment at 248-625-1559.

COVID-19 Update – February 24, 2021

As of today, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the Clarkston ZIP codes: February 24: 48346: 1,393 cases (92 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,452 cases (122 new), 10 deaths 48350: 398 cases (23 new), 6 deaths As compared to February 17: 48346: 1,379 […]

Resident calls out Clarkston government for apparent financial snafus

Resident calls out Clarkston government for apparent financial snafus

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Susan Bisio has been embroiled in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit with the City of the Village of Clarkston since 2015. She was recently offered a $35,000 payout from the city, but her attorney and husband, Richard Bisio, would not go into detail, saying, “$35,000 is not […]

Independence Township makes fitness grade

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Want to be in shape and be healthy? Living in Independence Township can help with that. BarBend.com, a strength training resource website, compiled a comprehensive list of the top fittest cities across Michigan, using data backed by studies based on a variety of factors. These were combined to create […]

Township resident arraigned for murder, two more felonies

Township resident arraigned for murder, two more felonies

A 51-year-old Independence Township resident is behind bars, accused of murdering a 27-year-old Pontiac resident in the early-morning hours of Feb. 2. Deputies, the Waterford Regional Fire Department and Star EMS responded to the 50 block of Oliver Street in Waterford on the report of two male subjects who had been stabbed, allegedly by Todd […]

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