By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor A 63-year-old Clarkston man died June 16 after a loose tire hit his pickup truck on I-75 at the Davison Freeway around 4 p.m. The man’s name was not known as of press time. Michigan State Police say the driver was traveling northbound when another vehicle traveling southbound lost […]
Consumers Energy is warning customers to be aware of online scammers who aim to trick people into calling bogus phone numbers and obtain access to credit cards, bank accounts or other personal information. The company has also shared information about these scam attempts with state and federal law enforcement agencies. “Consumers Energy looks out for […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Expect to see more orange road construction barrels this summer around town. The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with Independence and Orion townships, is planning to close Waldon Road, from Baldwin Road to Clintonville Road, starting next Monday, June 19, for the start of a two-year […]
Here are some common sense rules from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office that motorists should follow under various conditions. Note: You must rely on your own judgment and assessment of the situation to determine the best course of action. Should your vehicle break down in an isolated area there are certain steps you should follow, […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The grass may be brown and not growing a little while longer. Due to the extreme dry conditions, the Independence Township Fire Department is implementing a temporary ban on all open burning and recreational burning activities within Independence Township and the City of the Village of Clarkston, effective as […]
Residents are reminded of the city ordinance that requires lawns be kept at six inches’ height or less. Residents are also asked to not direct grass clippings into the street where they can clog storm drains and cause minor flooding.
On Friday, May 26, deputies were called to the Algonac Harbour Club for a boating accident that had occurred at the marina, located in Algonac, which is about 56 miles southeast of Clarkston. According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, deputies discovered a 23-foot Cobia center console had crashed into a dock while attempting […]
Due to extremely dry conditions, the Springfield Township Fire Department has instituted a ban on all outdoor burning until further notice. A follow-up notice will be sent when the ban is lifted, or check springfield-twp.us.
Top administrators, planners and engineers of the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will soon begin the process of meeting with officials of virtually every city, village and township in Oakland County as part of RCOC’s biennial strategic planning process. RCOC Managing Director Dennis Kolar noted that since 1985, RCOC officials have met every two […]
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is cautioning residents to be wary of telephone scams in which a caller threatens your arrest or asks for a cash bond because you supposedly failed to appear for federal jury duty. “These scams are nonstop with one common thread,” Bouchard said. “Whether they say it is the Sheriff’s Office, […]