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The Ivy Lounge at Pine Knob Music Theatre has been named as an exposure site for hepatitis A.

The Oakland County Health Division is urging anyone who consumed food at the Ivy Lounge between Aug. 26 and Sept. 8 to monitor for symptoms.

The Oakland County Health Division is urging anyone who consumed food at the Ivy Lounge between Aug. 26 and Sept. 8 to monitor for symptoms.

A Clarkston family is expressing gratitude for the many people who have rolled up their sleeves this summer to donate blood.

Dennis and Pam Klenow of Clarkston have known for many years that their son Adam Klenow would likely need a kidney transplant someday.

The store manager of a Shell gas station has been pleading for help as teenage thieves continue to steal from his store in Clarkston.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

A 63-year-old Clarkston man was pronounced dead at a hospital Friday night after his truck was struck by a loose tire that crossed a median wall on I-75 in Detroit.

Visitors will now get to sit on the even greener grass of the new Eastern Michigan University Lawn at Pine Knob Music Theatre.

Last September, Emily and Matt Buchanan of Clarkston, Michigan, began noticing something strange was happening to their son Jackson.

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Tim McGraw will be one of many to headline WYCD’s annual Hoedown at Pine Knob Music Theatre this year.

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana is returning to Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston one year after he collapsed on that same stage due to heat exhaustion.

Fall Out Boy is coming to the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, this summer.

Nickelback is bringing their 2023 “Get Rollin’ Tour” to the Pine Knob Music Theatre at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

An Oakland County lottery club won a $3.73 million lottery prize from Michigan Lottery’s Lotto 47 game.

A Michigan Lottery player is about to become a millionaire after a $3.73 million ticket was sold at a gas station in Oakland County.

Pine Knob Music Theatre has been ranked as the No. 1 amphitheater in the world, according to Pollstar.

A remembrance service was held at Bridgewood Church in Clarkston to mark one year since the shooting at Oxford High School.

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Anita Baker has announced a run of live dates for 2023.

An Oakland County man was sentenced to prison for conducting schemes to hijack valuable Instagram accounts and cellphone numbers.

A Clarkston woman is making it her mission to raise awareness about the dangers of synthetic opiods, like fentanyl.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Clarkston on Nov. 8, 2022.

Magic of Lights is returning to the Pine Knob Music Theatre this fall.

Clarkston Junior High School is under a precautionary shelter-in-place after someone wrote, “I’m going to shoot up the school” on a bathroom wall.

An Oakland County home inspector has been found guilty of “pleasuring himself” with an Elmo doll in an Oxford Township family’s nursery.

A Clarkston woman died after being hit by a pickup truck while walking along an Oakland County road, police said.

A former Western Michigan University hockey team captain has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in a rape case.

An Oakland County woman is facing fraud charges after she reported her car stolen and forged a title to hide that there was a lien on the vehicle in order to collect $42,000 from her insurance company, officials said.

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the Clarkston primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

Pine Knob Music Theatre announced Monday that the rock ‘n’ roll icon along with Vanessa Carlton will have a show in honor of the venue’s 50th anniversary.

Three Michigan men were arrested after they agreed to meet with a girl under 16 years old for sex at a motel in Oakland County, only to find out deputies were posing as the girl online, officials said.

Police said three men from Michigan were arrested after they spoke with an undercover officer posing as a 16-year-old girl online and set up meetings to have sex at a motel in Oakland County.

A Clarkston man was critically injured over the weekend when his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed in Oakland County, officials said.

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana is “doing well” after he collapsed on stage Tuesday night during a performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston.

Carlos Santana collapsed on stage Tuesday while performing at the Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, officials say.

A Troy woman who went missing after work 37 years ago still hasn’t been found.

Pine Knob Music Theatre is back! They made the name change just in time for a very important birthday.

An Oakland County woman who was wanted in connection with the murders of her boyfriend and her brother has been found dead in the woods, sources told Local 4.

A woman wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of her brother and her boyfriend at a Clarkston apartment complex has reportedly been found dead near the scene of the crime.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an Independence Township woman who they believe has fatally shot her boyfriend and brother Sunday morning.

Someone with a winning Powerball ticket only has until 4:45 p.m. Monday (April 25) to claim their $150,000 prize from the April 24, 2021 drawing.

Here are snow totals from the National Weather Service for select areas from Monday, April 2, 2022.

Clarkston Community Schools received life-saving lessons that may have been unimaginable a few decades ago.

A growing family from Clarkston has really been through the wringer during the COVID pandemic.

A Clarkston native and captain of the Western Michigan University hockey team is facing a sexual assault charge after an incident at a party, officials said.

Here are this morning's top stories.

Several inches of snow have fallen in Metro Detroit on Monday, with a winter storm bringing between 1-5 inches to cities across the area.

Several inches of snow have fallen in Metro Detroit on Monday, with a winter storm bringing between 1-5 inches to cities across the area.

Several inches of snow have fallen in Metro Detroit on Monday, with a winter storm bringing between 1-5 inches to cities across the area.

Pine Knob Music Theatre turned into DTE Energy Music Theater 20 years ago, but as the concert venue gets set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer -- it’s going back to its roots.

So long, DTE Energy Music Theatre. It was always Pine Knob to us.

Union General store in Clarkston is creating a cozy experience for shoppers.

This week we’re bragging about Benjamin Ankrom: An honor student and athlete at Clarkston Junior High School.

Alex's Gourmet Market in Clarkston offers a variety of food options, along with entertainment.

The state of Michigan has shut down a Clarkston senior living center after reports of horrifying living conditions. Now, there’s more action in the case.

The license was suspended after a report showed unpleasant living conditions that included staff failing to notice that a patient had died.

An Oakland County group home is shut down by the state of Michigan after claims of how residents were being treated.

Check out the highlights of the 4Frenzy Game of the Week that aired on Local 4

Highlights will air on Local 4 News Friday at 11 p.m. and Saturday at 6 a.m.

A Clarkston man is facing jail time for sending vulgar, threatening messages to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, officials said.

Police were searching for two missing, endangered children who were taken by their father, officials said.

Outdoor dining isn’t just a thing in Detroit, the metro area has tons of cool places to check out!

A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was injured when an SUV collided with them while leaving a parking lot in Oakland County, police said.

An SUV was hit by a train and a pickup truck pushed another car toward the tracks while doing a U-turn as part of a four-car crash at a Pontiac railroad crossing, police said.

Inspired by Latin American flavors, with tastes added from around the world- Honcho offers a really unique, and tasty dining experience.

The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center will be hosting job fairs at multiple locations between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 3.

Whether you are coming for Sunday brunch, Taco Tuesday, or any other day of the week, you are sure to find something you’ll love at 15th street Tavern.

The incident happened on March 12 at the home in Oxford Township. The family was having their home inspected by Kevin Wayne VanLuven before its sale, police said.

A Clarkston man is facing charges after a homeowner said she caught him on camera “pleasuring himself” with an Elmo doll, according to police.

Friday is World Autism Awareness Day and many of the four million people with autism around the world are sharing their stories in hopes of educating others about what autism is and what it isn’t.

LANSING, Mich. – A known member of the Wolverine Watchmen and Clarkston resident was arraigned on two felony weapons charges Monday, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Maxwell Wyckoff, 22, was arraigned Monday in the 52nd District Court, Division 3, in Oakland County before Magistrate Marie Soma. “My office will not hesitate to pursue and prosecute any individual who would go to such lengths.”As a member of the Wolverine Watchmen, Wyckoff attended multiple field training exercises at a location in Munith, Michigan. The FBI and the Michigan State Police conducted an extensive investigation into the Wolverine Watchmen and their activities. As a result of this investigation and the information obtained, search warrants were authorized on the residences of multiple members of the Wolverine Watchmen, including Wyckoff.

CLARKSTON, Mich. – A man who has spent 35 years behind bars for murder has some unlikely allies working to help clear his name. Students at Clarkston High School believe that there is no way Timujin Kensu could have committed the crime, and they’re hoping to convince Gov. More: Ohio high school students fight for clemency for Port Huron man convicted in 1986 murderFor the second time in the span of about six weeks, grade school students are writing to Gov. AdClarkston High School forensics teacher Chris Brosky brought the case to the attention of his students. More: Man convicted in 1986 murder case fights to have conviction overturned

That need inspired a contagious spirit of giving, which has been displayed in hundreds of acts of kindness. The project started last spring with tomato plant seedlings that were grown in their greenhouse. The roadside table became a small pantry where neighbors could share any extra food they had. Then that small pantry got large. Click here to visit the Facebook page for Ridgewood’s Little Free Pantry.

CLARKSTON, Mich. – A Clarkston man became concerned when he noticed a pothole on a busy road, so he tested its depth with a PVC pipe. “I thought it was a regular pothole, and the more I inspected it, there was no bottom,” said resident Josh Turcsak. Turcsak grabbed a long pipe from his garage and recorded a video of him lowering the pipe into the hole on Clarkston Road -- and that video went viral. READ: Why Michigan is so prone to potholes -- and why repairs seem ineffectiveThe video grabbed the curiosity of others as well, many wondering if it could be the beginning of a sink hole. The Oakland County Road Commission also said there is no danger to the public and that the road is not going to collapse.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A Clarkston woman was driving her normal route when a chunk of concrete from an overpass on Interstate 75 smashed into her windshield. Tracie Moonen was at Exit 93 on Dixie Highway at I-75 when the concrete hit her vehicle. Initially, she wondered if someone had thrown something, but the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office went out there and assessed what happened. The bigger issues is why a bridge in Oakland County is in such condition. View more: Oakland County news

CLARKSTON, Mich. – Chris Long is a father of three, and at 54 years old he was active and a mostly healthy, decades-long cancer survivor. However, when he was exposed to COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic, there was no predicting how his life would change. After going in for surgery last February when doctors didn’t have a word for the illness, Long began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Long woke up in the hospital three days later and stayed for another two days. When symptoms returned in April, he went back.

CLARKSTON, Mich. – With 39 days until Christmas, there is a way to bring holiday cheer at a safe, social distance. The Magic of Lights drive-show is now lighting up the DTE Energy Music Theatre parking lot. The show opened over the weekend and will be open every night through Jan. 2. You can watch the full report in the video above. READ: ‘Magical’ drive-thru holiday light show coming to Southeast Michigan

While this Clarkston restaurant is fairly new to the scene, opening its doors in May of 2019, the owner, Lindon Palushaj, is no stranger to running a restaurant. This latest addition actually has a sister restaurant called 24th Street Tavern. To go with their large restaurant are some large portions of food! They love to have specials that catch people’s attention online since it brings people into their restaurant. If you would like to try out 15th Street Tavern, it is located at 10081 S Ortonville Road in Clarkston.

CLARKSTON, Mich. – Clarkston Community Schools says it has 35 positive COVID-19 cases in the school district and hundreds of staff in students in quarantine. Because of that, and a recommendation from the health division, all Clarkston Community Schools will be shifting to distance learning. “The virus rates in our community continue to rise exponentially, and what we are experiencing as a district is a reflection of this,” Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Shawn Ryan said. Because of that advisory all face-to-face instruction in all buildings is paused and the schools will transition to distance learning. Click here to learn more about the distance learning school schedules.

DETROIT – The Metro Detroit-shot film “A Bennett Song Holiday” is celebrating its premiere screening Sunday with a special Q&A event after the movie. The movie, a follow up to 2018′s “Bennett’s Song,” features the Bennett-Song family as they work together to solve a community crisis. The digital premiere and Q&A with Corbin Bernsen, Bryce Xavier, Calhoun Koenig and director Harley Wallen will take place at 5 p.m.Tickets for the digital event cost $7.99. They can be purchased here. You can watch the trailer for “A Bennett Song Holiday” below.

This week, 4Frenzy will head to Clarkston as the perennial powerhouse Clarkston Wolves (4-0) will take on the surging Seaholm Maples (3-1) in a rare out-of-conference clash. “Once it’s a new week, nothing you did last week matters,” Seaholm Head Coach Jim DeWald said. The progress I’ve seen in him his junior year has been great, and our offensive line protects him well.”That offensive line is anchored by standout Rocco Spindler. The highlights of 4Frenzy’s fifth Game of the Week, featuring Clarkston vs Seaholm will air on Local 4 over the weekend. Stay on the lookout for our next Game of the Week on clickondetroit.com/4Frenzy, or follow us on social media!

DETROIT – Ruby Tuesday has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy leaving many of its Michigan based restaurants closed including ones in Clarkston, Sterling Heights, Taylor, Saline, Mount Pleasant, Midland and Gaylord. Despite the bankruptcy Ruby Tuesday still has Michigan restaurants open in Big Rapids, South Canton and Cadillac. We remain committed to providing our guests with safe, quality experiences at all our current locations,” said Jenifer Boyd Harmon, chief marketing officer for Ruby Tuesday. According to reports a total of 185 Ruby Tuesday restaurants will be closed across the country due to the bankruptcy filing and restructuring efforts by the company. The company reportedly started closing locations before the bankruptcy filing.

A “magical” holiday light show is coming to Southeast Michigan this year -- and you don’t need to get out of your car to enjoy it. The “Magic of Lights” is a spectacular 1.5 mile drive-through holiday lights display featuring various holiday themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations. The show is available in select cities, including in Clarkston this year at DTE Energy Music Theatre. The Holiday Spirit offer is valid Friday, November 13 – Wednesday, November 25. Advance weekday passes (Monday -Thursday non-holiday only) are $20 and advance any-day passes (any day of the week including weekends and holidays) are $25 (applicable service fees apply).

CLARKSTON, Mich. – With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still having a big impact in the Metro Detroit community, some school districts are pushing ahead. They’re making a gradual return to in-person learning. The Clarkston school district is slowly welcoming students back to school. The district of 7,200 students and 400 teachers has an intricate schedule that has the youngest coming back first. COVID-19 has managed to do what years of trying to has not -- and that is forcing smaller class sizes.

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CLARKSTON, Mich. Oakland Schools will still offer a trade program that was recently abruptly cut, affecting dozens of students plans. The district abruptly canceled one of its trade programs at Northwest Technical Campus on Thursday, telling students they lost the teacher. The 61 students enrolled in the visual imaging program reportedly got a letter from the dean stating that they lost their instructor and were unable to find a qualified replacement. The Oakland Schools visual imaging program dates back to 1972. Its recent cancelation took an emotional toll on the dozens of students enrolled in the program who rely on the course to advance their academic and professional careers.

DETROIT A Clarkston family is in mourning after a fatal incident in White Lake Township on Monday left a man dead and his stepdaughter shaken. The incident happened on Williams Lake Road on the White Lake Township, Waterford border after 6 p.m. on Monday. The University of Michigan is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to test a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as the nation -- and world -- race to fight virus spread. The Michigan Secretary of State is refuting a report that Russians have shared the personal data of nearly every Michigan voter. A report published by a Russian newspaper claims internet users in Russia have stolen information on millions of voters in Michigan, Arkansas, Connecticut, North Carolina and Florida.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Clarkston family is in mourning after a fatal incident in White Lake Township on Monday left a man dead and his stepdaughter shaken. The incident happened on Williams Lake Road on the White Lake Township, Waterford border after 6 p.m. on Monday. Officials said a massive tree fell across the road and killed Ron Ohlinger, 42. The family has set up a GoFundMe account, click here to view it. In a statement, DTE said:“We are aware of the tragic incident that occurred yesterday evening involving a tree that fell on an occupied passenger vehicle in White Lake Township.

Clarkston family in mourning after falling tree kills man in White Lake TownshipPublished: September 1, 2020, 6:12 pmThe stepdaughter of a man who was killed by a falling tree speaks out. For more information: https://www.clickondetroit.com/.

New charges for Northville teacher accused of sexually assaulting studentPublished: January 30, 2020, 5:16 pmA Northville High School teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a middle school student more than 30 times over two years.

A Northville High School teacher is accused of engaging in sex acts with a middle school student more than 30 times over two years, including in the classroom, at his secret apartment and even on an airplane on the way back from a class trip, officials said.

Lamb Of God performing at DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston, MI. 5/19/19If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Rochester Adams High School had a tough game against Clarkston High School for tonight's 4Frenzy Game of the Week. 33 ranked football team in the state came back with some momentum in tonight's game, as they won 27-28. In the beginning the Adams Highlanders started out rough with zero touchdowns, but caught up to Clarkston by the third quarter. Next week Clarkston goes up against Lake Orion, and Rochester will face off with Southfield Arts & Tech. Visit our 4Frenzy page on ClickOnDetroit and our 4Frenzy Facebook page for stories, pictures and videos of game highlights, fans, marching band, cheer squad and more!

Rochester Adams High School had a tough game against Clarkston High School for tonight's 4Frenzy Game of the Week. 33 ranked football team in the state came back with some momentum in tonight's game, as they won 27-28. In the beginning the Adams Highlanders started out rough with zero touchdowns, but caught up to Clarkston by the third quarter. Full Screen 1 / 28 CaptionNext week Clarkston goes up against Lake Orion, and Rochester will face off with Southfield Arts & Tech. Visit our 4Frenzy page on ClickOnDetroit and our 4Frenzy Facebook page for stories, pictures and videos of game highlights, fans, marching band, cheer squad and more!

Our 4Frenzy Game of the Week is here! We'll be at Rochester Adams High School tonight for their home game against Clarkston at 7 p.m.Who are you rooting for? Show us your 4Frenzy dance by posting it on our 4Frenzy Facebook page, or tag @4Frenzy on Twitter! Clarkston is no stranger to Game of the Week- we covered their game against Oak Park, where they faced defeat. Visit our 4Frenzy page on ClickOnDetroit and our 4Frenzy Facebook page for stories, pictures and videos of game highlights, fans, marching band, cheer squad and more!

Our 4Frenzy cameras captured the energy of the crowds along with the victory of the Oak Park Knights over the Clarkston Wolves on Friday (9/13/19). Oak Park returned the first kickoff of the game 85 yards for a score and then Clarkston followed up with a kickoff straight into the end zone. Oak Park was in the lead by 28-13 late in the first half, but with the help of an amazing crowd, Clarkston was motivated and determined to catch up. The 4th quarter is where Clarkston took their final lead with the score being 41-40, and the rest was history once Oak Park sacked Clarkston's next possession and recovered the ball. Oak Park took over the game in the last three minutes, bringing them to a triumphant end, 64-41.

Our 4Frenzy cameras captured the energy of the crowds along with the victory of the Oak Park Knights over the Clarkston Wolves on Friday (9/13/19). Oak Park returned the first kickoff of the game 85 yards for a score and then Clarkston followed up with a kickoff straight into the end zone. Oak Park was in the lead by 28-13 late in the first half, but with the help of an amazing crowd, Clarkston was motivated and determined to catch up. The 4th quarter is where Clarkston took their final lead with the score being 41-40, and the rest was history once Oak Park sacked Clarkston's next possession and recovered the ball. Oak Park took over the game in the last three minutes, bringing them to a triumphant end, 64-41.

The parts of Oakland County affected by a severe thunderstorm warning on July 29, 2019. (Mapbox | OpenStreetMap)HOLLY, Mich. - A severe thunderstorm warning in northern Oakland County has expired. A severe thunderstorm was located near Holly at 1:34 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. It was expected to be near Ortonville and Clarkston around 1:45 p.m. and Oxford around 1:55 p.m. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Believe it or not, the final week of the boys high school basketball season is upon us, with quarterfinal games set to take place Tuesday throughout the state in all four divisions. The semifinals will be Thursday and Friday at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center, with the championship games set for Saturday. Emoni Bates feverIt is fast gripping the high school sports world in the state. The next stop for Bates and Lincoln is a Division 1 state quarterfinal on Tuesday against Detroit Martin Luther King at Detroit Mercy’s Calihan Hall. Last year’s Class B champion, Benton Harbor, was beaten in a regional final by Hudsonville Unity Christian.