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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
According to Independence Township officials, there’s a troubling email scam circulating. Residents are receiving fraudulent emails stating that mechanical meters must be replaced with smart digital meters with a security deposit being required. If a resident were to call the number provided, the call is answered “Independence Township” masquerading as an employee. However, the email is […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Independence Township Fire Department will soon have new equipment after the purchase of a new $743,000 tanker was unanimously approved at the January 5 Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting. Township Fire Chief Mitch Petterson explained at the virtual meeting that tankers are needed to transport water to fires when no hydrants are available […]
On Friday, Jan. 29, just before 7 a.m., an accident on northbound I-75 near Rattalee Lake Road in Springfield Township left one person dead. According to Michigan State Police, traffic was backed up due to a previous crash. A driver of a car was stopped in the right lane and noticed a large box truck […]
Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam that’s making the rounds through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. In the scheme, taxpayers receive a letter about an overdue tax bill, asking individuals to immediately contact a toll-free number to resolve an outstanding state tax […]
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 […]