Michigan residents in crisis now have an easy-to-remember three-digit number to call for help – 988. Michigan has joined the nation in transitioning to the 988-dialing code, which will operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s network of more than 200 locally operated and funded crisis centers across the country. “The 988 number is another […]
Electrical shenanigans On July 5, the resident of a home in the 5000 block of Pine Knob Trail stated they noticed someone had been behind their home sometime overnight and damaged a 100-foot strand of decorative lights hanging over the deck. The electrical cord was cut and several bulbs broken. Car items stolen On July […]
As of August 3, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: August 3: 48346: 5,914 cases (131 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,446 cases (118 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,990 cases (53 new), 13 deaths As compared to July 27: […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor “The promotion of a firefighter to that of an officer is a great moment of honor and pride for both the firefighter, their family, and Independence Fire.” With that proclamation by Independence Fire Chief Dave Piche, the ceremony began July 19 during the Township Board of Trustees regular meeting […]
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter last week launched the Oakland County Monkeypox Task Force to respond to the outbreak and to educate the public about the illness. To date, the county has at least five confirmed or probable monkeypox cases, the highest of any county in Michigan. Oakland County Health Officer Calandra Green will lead […]
As of July 27, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and new cases in the past 30 days for the three Clarkston ZIP codes: July 27: 48346: 5,855 cases (105 new), 68 deaths 48348: 6,395 cases (125 new), 41 deaths 48350: 1,964 cases (42 new), 13 deaths As compared to July 20: […]
Electrical overload On July 20, several DTE power lines and transformers in the city of Clarkston became overloaded, causing some brief grass fires behind The Union and Kinetic Systems. The Independence Township Fire Department and DTE crews were quick to respond to address the fires and the power outages. Burning couch On July 6, deputies […]
On July 8, a resident of Independence Township in the 6000 block of Waldon Center stated they observed their garage door was open this morning. The homeowner then realized several items were stolen from the interior of their vehicle, which was parked inside the garage. There were unknown suspect(s) or witness(es).
A 49-year-old Clarkston man was critically injured July 10 when the motorcycle he was operating left the roadway on Clarkston Road at approximately 10:30 p.m. The driver of the motorcycle was operating a 2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide and traveling westbound on Clarkston Road near Newport Street in Independence Township when the crash occurred. He […]
Due to a greater demand for emergency medical care, uncertain availability of Advanced Life Support units responding to Springfield Township, and increased response times from private ambulance companies, a dedicated millage is proposed so this critical service can be provided by the Springfield Township Fire Department. Springfield Township has been monitoring response times and call […]