As of September 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: 201 cases (35 new), 10 deaths 48348: 232 cases (58 new), 4 deaths 48350: 52 cases (15 new), 2 deaths Source: oakgov.com/covid
Back on July 23, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Thomas F. Middleton securing $3,222 for the City of the Village of Clarkston through the county’s Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) to help with the repaving of North Holcomb Road. “It is great to have the opportunity to collaborate with […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor One person is dead, and the alleged killer has been taken into custody and subsequently arraigned after a late-afternoon shooting in Springfield Township on September 3. Vincent Scott Merrill, 50, called 911 at 5:52 p.m., saying, “I just killed my girlfriend,” before hanging up. Officers and the Springfield Township […]
As of September 9, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following area ZIP codes: 48346: 193 cases (42 new), 10 deaths 48348: 217 cases (59 new), 4 deaths 48350: 45 cases (16 new), 2 deaths Source: oakgov.com/covid
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor The Clarkston Community Garden and McCord Park offers a peaceful setting of trees and nature – seclusion from the everyday world. Many community members have chosen the serenity of the park to grow their own produce, feeding both the body and mind. However, in recent days, someone has been […]
A building on Maybee Road is vacant no more. Medstar, Michigan’s most integrated EMS and mobile healthcare provider, has opened a new station in Independence Township. “We chose this location because it allows us to serve several northern Oakland County communities and healthcare facilities,” said Kevin Wilkinson, Medstar vice president of clinical and educational services. […]
On September 7, in the 10000 block of Horseshoe Circle, two females, a 31-year-old from Independence Township and a 19-year-old from Lapeer, were in an altercation. The Lapeer woman scratched the victim’s arm and then punched her in the shoulder/chest area after an argument. Officers arrived on scene and issued a ticket for assault and […]
No injuries were reported when a van caught fire, September 1, at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Maybee Road. “The exact cause is unknown, but not believed to be suspicious,” said Independence Township Substation Commander Lt. Todd Hill.
Three men from Oakland County, including one from Clarkston, are facing drug and weapons charges after police raided an illegal rave club and a house in Pontiac on August 27. The Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team launched an investigation into a residence on Dakota Street in Pontiac, which led to a search warrant where police […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor For CJ Sivak, working for the City of the Village of Clarkston as a Michigan State University undergrad may yield results pertaining to Main Street speeding. With an eye on becoming a transportation planner with a focus on public transportation and multi-modal transportation, Sivak began working in late July […]