BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer For a team from North Sashabaw Elementary School, last month’s mid-winter break was a chance to keep learning. Principal Jennifer Johnson, Social Emotional Coach Kristina Hoover, Social Worker Kayle Parker, fourth-grade teacher Molly Hothem and kindergarten teacher Maddie Spencer joined hundreds of other educators in Washington D.C. to […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Nothing lasts forever, even the playground equipment at Bay Court Park. Thus, changes are coming – and for the better. The Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors Department is in the process of applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant through the Department of Natural Resources […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Later this year, expect to see three new fire engines on the streets. At the March 19 Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting, Fire Chief Mitch Petterson presented the department’s plans to spend nearly $2 million on two new trucks and a quint – a cost that was […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer A state decision is pending on making up snow days, but Clarkston Community Schools is moving forward with plans to deal with three of them. “Clarkston requested and was granted the additional three days of forgiven time. However, even with the additional three days that were granted, we […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Principal Matt Gifford took a turn teaching fifth graders during Safety Week at Springfield Plains Elementary School. “The lesson provides general knowledge about disasters common to our area and strategies for how students can protect themselves and their families,” Gifford said. “It also teaches students how to create […]
A column by Matt Mackinder I am of the opinion the phrase “time flies when you’re having fun” takes on a whole new meaning once you have kids. Here’s an example: Back in 2005 when my wife, Stephanie, had our oldest, Ethan, we were over the moon. And rightfully so. People everywhere told us to […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Deborah Clement always goes above and beyond. She recently earned recognition from the Michigan Association of School Personnel Administrators as its 2019 Outstanding Human Resources Support Staff Person of the Year at the association’s annual conference in Lansing earlier this month. Clement, the human resources coordinator for administrative […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston Community Schools has seen an increase in the number of students who have had influenza symptoms over the last several weeks. “Influenza symptoms and fevers can last up to one week, and therefore, depending on symptom severity, some students may be out of school for up to […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer With a rain storm outside, a battle of books raged inside Springfield Plains Elementary, March 14. The Rockin’ Readers of Pine Knob Elementary emerged the 2019 champions in the district-wide Battle of the Books competition out of the 15-team field, after earning a perfect 20-out-of-20 score. The Reading […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Deputies are looking for a black Chevrolet Monte Carlo with some type of red writing on the front of the vehicle in connection with a hit-and-run of an 83-year-old Independence Township man, 10:13 p.m., Thursday night. The vehicle should have damage to the front passenger side and possibly […]