Clawson
Coverage of Clawson in the Nexus archive.
- Metro Detroit company sells out of special Betsy Ross flags for America’s 250th anniversary
A Metro Detroit company, American Flag and Banner, sold out of special Betsy Ross flags commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. The flags feature 13 stars with the number 250 inside and sold for $70 each, sparking both popularity and criticism from flag purists.
- Clawson Flag company creates special Flag for America’s 250th
Clawson Flag company creates a special Betsy Ross flag with '250' inside the stars for America's 250th anniversary. The flag, made by American Flag and Banner, became a viral collector's item but faced criticism from flag purists. The company, founded in 1917, has a long history of producing flags and banners in Detroit.
- Court accepts insanity plea from Lake Orion woman accused of striking nearly a dozen people with her Jeep
A Lake Orion woman, Rachele Ricklefs, had her insanity plea accepted by a Macomb County court for allegedly striking nearly a dozen people with her Jeep in September 2025, leading to 18 felony charges. She was committed to the Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry after a psychological evaluation determined she was not criminally responsible.