Dear Editor, Recently, I read the article regarding the death of bicyclist and artist, Eric Shanley (‘Local man killed in bike accident,? May 11, 2011). I have? strong feelings resulting from my review of this article. The article stated, a ‘fully marked? police car struck Mr. Shanley, resulting in his death.? Does this fact mean […]
BY ALICIA DORSET Clarkston News Staff Writer The amount of snow on the ground isn’t the only deciding factor when it comes to closing Clarkston schools during the winter season. Reports and information start moving at 4 a.m. for school administrators, according to Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent for Clarkston Community Schools. Weather reports and storm […]
BY ALICIA DORSET Clarkston News Staff Writer ‘Really nice.? ‘Wanted freedom.? ‘A good guy.? These were just some of the words that appeared on the dry erase board in Kathy Noble’s second grade classroom as students at Bailey Lake Elementary celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19. ‘We talked about Dr. King and […]
Dear Editor, Last week’s Letter to the Editor from disgruntled architect Ron K. took exception to the design of what he called the ‘senior? center. Not sure what triggered his ire but what triggered mine was the reference to it being a ‘senior? center.? For the record it is the Orion Center! Several years ago […]
Dear Editor, And residents of Lake Orion, Oxford, Addison Township, and Leonard; Pam (Lake Orion Post Office); Vicki (Oxford Post Office); Oakwood Community Church and all the great volunteer drivers and sorters: Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you to everyone who came out and helped with the United States Postal Service food drive. This […]
BY ALICIA DORSET Clarkston News Staff Writer Last Sunday the bright sun only masked the fact that the low temperature for the day was 14 degrees. But that didn’t keep Jim Meloche from heading out to the ski trails. Meloche, a resident of Clarkston, is one of the volunteers who make up Oakland County Parks? […]
BY HARRY KNITTER Clarkston News Staff Writer Christmas is over, but the Clarkston Wolves tried their best to give away a gift-wrapped basketball game to Pontiac Northern Friday night at the Pontiac gym. Fortunately, the clock mercifully ran out and their largesse was stopped dead in its tracks. Clarkston edged the Huskies, 68 to 65. […]
Dear Editor, On behalf of Premier Self Storage, I sincerely thank all of you that attended, helped sponsor (Orion Area Chamber of Commerce, M & G Graphics, and The Salvation Army), and volunteered (Rochester Community Schools- Students Giving Back, and Toys for Totes) for the Green Meet on Thursday May 19. Thanks to you, Green […]
The overhead speaker at the Detroit Skate Club blasted Bachman Turner Overdrive’s ‘Taking Care of Business,? and that is exactly what the Clarkston hockey team did last Saturday night as they shut out Bloomfield Unified 6-0. The Wolves remain in first place in the league, three points ahead of Birmingham, with a 6-0-1 record and […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Special Writer for The Review Thirty-three years, five conference titles, two state championships, two national tournaments and 16 players who are now ordained ministers. It’s a pretty impressive legacy Joe Bullen leaves behind as he announced his retirement from coaching basketball. ‘It’s been a great ride,? said the Oxford resident. For the […]