Area robber arrested, arraigned

Area robber arrested, arraigned

The FBI Oakland County Gang and Violent Crime Task Force assisted in investigating several armed robberies which occurred in Oakland and Genesee Counties, between January 19 and January 31, 2021, and arrested 27-year-old Flint resident Marcel Marquaveon Hinkle on February 4. After allegedly robbing Walgreens and Rite Aid stores in Orion Township, Lake Orion, Madison […]

COVID-19 Update – February 17, 2021

As of February 17, 2021, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes relating to Clarkston: February 17, 2021: 48346: 1,379 cases (96 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,436 cases (132 new), 10 deaths 48350: 396 cases (30 new), 6 deaths As […]

Legal changes in ongoing Bisio FOIA case

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case between Susan Bisio and the city of Clarkston took another turn last month when the city decided to utilize additional legal services in the proceedings. During the January 6 Clarkston City Council meeting, due to an undisclosed conflict with City Attorney […]

Restaurants getting needed help

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Back in early December, Oakland County officials approached the city of Clarkston, as well as other cities, letting them know there were approximately $10-11 million in funds remaining from the CARES Act grant program that could be used to help ailing local restaurants. At the January 11 Clarkston City […]

COVID-19 Update – February 10, 2021

As of February 10, 2021, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes relating to Clarkston: February 10, 2021: 48346: 1,362 cases (131 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,397 cases (162 new), 9 deaths 48350: 392 cases (57 new), 6 deaths As […]

Angels’ Place Race again going virtual this May, registration open

Angels’ Place Race again going virtual this May, registration open

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Paul Maxwell organized the downtown Clarkston Angels’ Place Race 14 years ago to honor his sister, an Angels’ Place resident with special needs, and his mother, one of the founders of Angels’ Place. Every year the race has taken place has been deemed a success, and even in COVID-19 […]

‘Your Speed’ signs

The new electronic “Your Speed” signs on North Main Street are now active. To save battery life, the signs have been programmed to not display anything in this 30 mph zone if the approaching vehicle is driving less than 25 mph. Additionally, to discourage drivers from attempting to see how high they can run up the […]

Fiscal year budget

Last week, the city’s finance committee kicked off the annual process of developing a budget recommendation for the next fiscal year.  The committee, made up of Mayor Eric Haven, city council members Al Avery and Joe Luginski, Treasurer Greg Cote and Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith, will meet multiple times in public meetings over the […]

Veterans assistance

Oakland County veterans, service members and eligible dependents impacted by the pandemic and needing financial help can apply for up to $2,500 in assistance through the Veterans COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program. A total of $182,000 is available through the grant provided by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. There is a cap of $2,500 per […]

COVID-19 Update – February 3, 2021

As of February 3, 2021, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes relating to Clarkston: February 3, 2021: 48346: 1,351 cases (149 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,384 cases (184 new), 9 deaths 48350: 388 cases (65 new), 6 deaths As […]

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