The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office released information regarding scammers making calls claiming family members were incarcerated prompting citizens to send money for bond. Last week, two additional scams were reported. A case in Orion Township involving a 78-year-old woman resulted in her losing over $29,000 to scammers. This scam involved a call placed to the […]
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. […]
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 […]
A new roundabout is coming to the intersection of Oakhill and Sashabaw roads on the border of Independence Township and Brandon Township, replacing the current four-way stop. The project will be done by the Road Commission for Oakland County and will start this winter with tree removal in the area, followed by utility relocation in […]
As of December 16, 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: 1,100 cases (510 new), 17 deaths 48348: 1,094 cases (459 new), 8 deaths 48350: 300 cases (130 new), 5 deaths As compared to the numbers from December […]
Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard is reminding citizens to be cautious regarding individuals who participate in scams especially around the holiday season. The Sheriff’s Office has received reports of residents receiving phone calls where the caller impersonates a family member claiming to be incarcerated and is in need of money to pay their bond. […]
As of December 9, 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: 991 cases (569 new), 12 deaths 48348: 1,008 cases (515 new), 6 deaths 48350: 273 cases (143 new), 3 deaths As compared to the numbers from December […]
As of December 2, 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: 889 cases (549 new), 10 deaths 48348: 907 cases (522 new), 6 deaths 48350: 247 cases (151 new), 3 deaths As compared to the numbers from November […]
On November 16 at 6:54 a.m., Officers from the Independence Township Substation were dispatched to the 6600 block of Dixie Highway (Express Weight Loss and Wellness) for a waterflow alarm. Upon arrival, water was observed flowing out of the front door and the smell of smoke was detected. The Independence Township Fire Department was called […]