COVID-19 Update – January 27, 2021

As of January 27, 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: January 27, 2021: 48346: 1,315 cases (162 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,357 cases (205 new), 8 deaths 48350: 381 cases (68 new), 6 deaths As […]

Attempted armed robbery

This past Saturday, just before 6 p.m., officers responded to the Walgreen’s, located in the 7100 block of Dixie Highway, on a report of an attempted armed robbery that occurred earlier in the day. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the cashier and viewed the surveillance camera footage of the incident. The suspect entered the store […]

Have an ‘ice’ day, Clarkston

Have an ‘ice’ day, Clarkston

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the Detroit Red Wings started their new season last week, it was a bit of irony the latest edition outdoor ice rink was completed last Thursday at Depot Park. Measuring 32 feet wide by 64 feet long, the new Clarkston Area Optimist Club Ice Rink was formally dedicated […]

Falling concrete from I-75 bridge

Falling concrete from I-75 bridge

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston resident Tracie Moonen was driving on Dixie Highway last Tuesday, Jan. 12, when she said a falling piece of concrete hit the windshield of her car under the I-75 bridge in Springfield Township. “I didn’t see anything,” said Moonen. “My daughter (Kassidy) saw what she thought was snow […]

COVID-19 Update – January 20, 2021

As of January 20, 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: 48346: 1,261 cases (139 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,294 cases (184 new), 8 deaths 48350: 363 cases (58 new), 6 deaths As compared to January […]

Local businesses surviving, thriving

Local businesses surviving, thriving

BY JACK MUELLER Clarkston News Intern Snow is on the ground, it’s now 2021, and cash is still zipping out most of our wallets. Seems like a typical year, but it is far from that as masks hide our smiles and an economic shutdown decays our years of savings. Clarkston, close to heart and home […]

Clarkston grads embrace COVID times with drive-thru wedding shower

Clarkston grads embrace COVID times with drive-thru wedding shower

Wes Petrimoulx and Ally Reynolds are getting married in June and had their wedding shower venue cancel recently. Not to be deterred, the 2017 Clarkston High School graduates and Grand Valley State University students, who have been together six years this month, enjoyed their shower on Saturday, January 9, at the Independence Township Senior Center […]

New ice rink

This Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Depot Park, the Clarkston Area Optimist Club is presenting a $1,850 check to the Clarkston Community Schools Construction Trades Program for the co-purchase, along with the Optimists, of a new ice rink at the park. The new Clarkson Area Optimist Club Ice Rink will be dedicated Thursday, along with […]

COVID-19 Update – January 13, 2021

As of January 13, 2021, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 1,257 cases (205 new), 26 deaths 48348: 1,274 cases (212 new), 8 deaths 48350: 346 cases (55 new), 5 deaths As compared to the numbers from January […]

‘Your Speed’ signs

City efforts to reduce speeds on Main Street is nearing completion with the installation of the electronic “Your Speed” signs on North Main Street.  The northbound sign is located near the spillway (at approximately 20 N. Main) and the southbound sign is located near the entrance to the city (at approximately 177 N. Main).  “This […]

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