BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer It all started when Stuart Forbes happened upon a Craigslist ad more than ten years ago. “Late summer of 2009, I answered an ad looking for a videographer to shoot hockey games and record them to DVD that was then given to each coach and the referee in […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer The order of the day at Andersonville Elementary, March 6, was giving back to the community. Students from Kindercub through fifth grade spent the day collecting and counting markers, making dog blankets and treats, painting flowerpots and birdhouses, making fleece blankets for senior citizens, and writing letters for […]
On The Clarkston News’ Facebook page, we asked Clarkston families what their plans are with no school for kids until April 6: “Deep spring cleaning.” – Katherine Butler Shrout “Cleaning, working outside when the weather permits, reading and practicing math online and on paper, practicing writing. I’m making a schedule so that the kids and […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer With Clarkston schools closed until April due to state executive order to fight the coronavirus, students and families relying on free breakfast and lunch at district buildings will not be left out in the cold. Clarkston Community Schools, in partnership with Chartwells School Dining, is offering free breakfast and […]
With COVID-19, like all emergencies, the Independence Township fire chief has authority to make emergency purchases above what the township purchasing policy allows to maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the community. However, overall management and control for the township remains with the Board of Trustees and management team currently in place, said township […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Independence Township canceled most of its community activities for the foreseeable future to fight COVID-19. “We are taking this very seriously,” Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle said. “We don’t want to contribute to any sickness in our community by facilitating these activities. Our Parks, Recreation and Seniors staff […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer Clarkston is certainly known for its traditional sports programs, but Katelin Fields is making waves in town for her skills in archery. A freshman at Clarkston Junior High School, Fields placed tenth in the Recurve-Youth Female division at The Vegas Shoot 2020, a competition held Feb. 7-9 in […]
Josie the fire dog keeps the home fires burning at the Independence Township Fire Department Station #1 on Citation Drive. Photo by Matt Mackinder
Living in Michigan can be the butt of jokes for numerous reasons. The biggest one is the weather, where residents never really know when to put away their winter wardrobe because for all we know, we’ll need it in June. Same with the summer gear. Keep it out. We might need it around the holidays. […]
BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Staff Writer The proposed Regional Transit Authority state legislation is stalled in committee, which is fine with Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle. “I’m happy to announce that at 4:30 p.m., I received notice that House Bill 5550 has stalled. It is off the floor,” Kittle said at the March 3 […]