A Look Back From The CNews archives

15 years ago ? 1994 ‘Tough Love gives hope, support? Denise Fox started a new support group for parents of troubled children. Goals were to make children, instead of parents, take responsibility for their actions. ‘Tax plan makes locals worry? Michigan state officials agreed to present voters with two options to fund schools: increase sales […]

Public Safety

Too far to run Pine Knob Ski Resort security caught a 16-year-old Orion Township boy trying to use a fake ski pass worth $550, 9 p.m., Dec. 17. They were escorting him to his car when the boy realized police were on the way, so he took off running through the woods. He ran to […]

Letter to Editor: Please consider other properties, too

Once again, I am saddened by the results from the Beautification Commission Awards. I was a nominating member for many years, visiting every street in the Village 2-3 times, looking for and noticing hard work and pride of ownership. Nominating not only the ‘splashy,? colorful displays, but also those that quietly, year after year, kept […]

Letter to Editor: Megan’s family says thanks

On behalf of our daughter Megan Abbott, we would like to thank the members of our community who have been so supportive during our recent family tragedy. We have had condolences offered, meals delivered to our home, help with the care of our other children, and our house watched over. We’ve only lived in Oxford […]

White Christmas contributes to car crashes around community

Snow and ice from storms starting Dec. 19 took their toll on local drivers, especially those driving too fast and/or without enough care. Accident reports were light on Dec. 19, during the heaviest snowfall. Reports included a rear-end collision, 2:45 p.m., at Eastlawn and Waldon. At about 5:33 p.m., a driver making a left turn […]

Clarkston grads marry

Robin and D. Michael Erkfritz and Deborah and Robert Gay proudly announce the marriage of their children, Karyn and Justin. They were married July 19 at Community Presbyterian Church in Waterford, with their reception following at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc. Both are graduates of Clarkston High School and University of Michigan, in 2004. Justin […]

Dragons stop pesky Oxford in pigskin opener

By Joe St. Henry Special to The Review Lake Orion overcame the best shots of both Mother Nature and Oxford last weekend to win its 2013 varsity football season opener, 35-30. Everyone knew the Dragons? speed and quick-strike capabilities would be pitted against the Wildcats? ball-control running attack designed to keep Lake Orion’s offense on […]

Lake Orion chooses Oxford for dispatch

By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion Village Council has decided to keep dispatching services local, opting to use Oxford Village. The council authorized the administration to take all necessary actions to transfer dispatching services up to Oxford. ‘I can only assume that our residents would prefer to have local dispatchers or even […]

In our country’s service?

Navy Seaman Recruit Brenton L. Cliber, son of Alecia J. Greilich of Davisburg and John A. Cliber of Flushing, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Cliber completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, […]

Students achieve success

Matthew Graczyk of Clarkston, son of Bob and Mimi Graczyk, earned an Honor Scholarship from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He will graduate from Clarkston High School, where he is active in tennis, drama, and Spanish club. A member of the National Honor Society, Matthew plans to major in pre-med at Xavier.