BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor When plans were announced for a new roundabout coming to the intersection of Oak Hill and Sashabaw roads on the border of Independence Township and Brandon Township, replacing the current four-way stop, response on social media was fairly mixed. “We live on the Clarkston/Lake Orion border and frequent them […]
As of December 30, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 1,175 cases (281 new), 25 deaths 48348: 1,183 cases (266 new), 8 deaths 48350: 316 cases (68 new), 5 deaths As compared to the numbers from Dec. […]
2020 certainly was a year no one will forget as the COVID pandemic changed… a lot. This week, December 23, we look at the top stories in January, February, March and April – life before and during the beginning of COVID. What are some of your highlights of 2020? Share them with us by emailing […]
Clarkston brothers Karson and Eli Wyatt collected food from several streets in the Deerwood subdivision earlier this month and took it to the Clarkston United Methodist Church food pantry. Photo provided
Several Everest students, including eighth graders Elizabeth Earnhardt and Olivia Leahy, partnered with St. Daniel Catholic Church to provide gifts for families in need during the Christmas season. Photo provided
As of December 23, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 1,123 cases (371 new), 23 deaths 48348: 1,121 cases (324 new), 8 deaths 48350: 306 cases (102 new), 5 deaths As compared to the numbers of December […]
As the Honcho tent – and individual tents inside – continues to stir up conversation around town, we asked readers to comment on The Clarkston News’ Facebook page their thoughts on the situation. “These are unprecedented times. It calls for unprecedented creativity, kindness, awareness of other’s needs, support for local business, and to operate in […]
From left, Traci Miller and Juanita Gilbert collect donations at Clarkston Junior High School, Dec. 16, as part of the yearly Stuff-A-Bus donation event for Lighthouse. The estimate from the two days was 6,000 pounds in food and over $1,500 in cash and gift cards. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price
At the December 14 Clarkston City Council meeting, the city’s financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 was accepted and filed, with the auditor complimenting the city on the report and its overall financial status. In addition, a resolution to decline a DNR grant due to the requirements of the grant was […]
The Clarkston Rotary Club received a $2,000 non-profit grant from Oakland County for its “Shoes for Kids” program through the county’s COVID-19 Economic Impact Grant program. The Rotary was unable to have its shoes program this year due to health concerns with the ongoing pandemic.