Just a few short months ago, the damage caused by the failed dams in the Midland area continues to have residents in mid-Michigan in cleanup mode. What would happen if the dam in Clarkston’s mill pond ruptured? How could that be prevented? “We have done work in Clarkston, across the road from the dam in […]
The Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) expects to close Clintonville Road, between Waldon and Maybee roads in Independence Township, Aug. 26 through approximately early October, for a road-resurfacing project. Clintonville Road from Waldon to Clarkston Road, which has been closed for resurfacing, is expected to reopen same day. Access to homes and businesses along […]
After a massive storm that recently came through Clarkston, an infested tree fell onto Hubbard Road in front of the Clarkston Family Farm. Soon after the storm cleared, Good Samaritans began to gather around to move the tree so cars could pass. One man walked down Hubbard Road with a chain saw as other passersby […]
Last week, the annual treatment for phragmites and other invasive species began in Clarkston. Treatment for tree-like buckthorn, which has increased significantly in Depot Park the last few years, will begin this winter.
Michigan State University student Caitlin “CJ” Sivak will be helping the city of Clarkston on a project to analyze the data captured by electronic speed signs on Holcomb Road and, soon, on Main Street. Sivak, who is pursuing a degree in Urban Transportation, will be summarizing the numbers to help city officials better understand speed […]
Ormond Road, from north of White Lake Road to Davisburg Road in Springfield Township, was to be resurfaced starting this past Monday, August 17, through approximately Sunday, September 20, but the work has been delayed by the contractor. A new date will be announced soon. The project will include paving with asphalt, guardrail replacement, and […]
Sashabaw Road, just south of the Pine Knob Road intersection in Independence Township, is closed through early November to replace a culvert that carries the Whipple Lake Canal under the road. The detour for through traffic is Seymour Lake Road to Baldwin Road to Clarkston Road, back to Sashabaw Road, and vice versa. The approximately […]
Officers responded to the 5000 block of Clarkston Road in the early morning hours of August 7 for a report of indecent exposure. The caller told police that he had been woken up by the doorbell and someone attempting to open the front door. The caller then discovered a completely naked white man who said […]
With the help of Independence Township, repairs were completed last week to the White Lake Road safety path bridge over the Deer Lake to Middle Lake stream to address eroding pavement and safety concerns.
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, causing doom and gloom on a global basis, four area students, including three from Clarkston, decided to see past all that and bring some sunshine to local police departments. “We wanted to show our love and support to them,” said Clarkston Junior […]