Local college students shine

Clarkston area students named to the Albion College dean’s list for the spring 2008 semester include: Robert Clark, junior majoring in English, with a concentration in the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service and Law, Justice and Society. He is the son of Max and Harriet Clark of Clarkston and a graduate […]

High school students spend week at Albion

Our Lady of the Lakes High School students Karl Romkema and Taryn Stevens of Clarkston and Alexandra Olds of Davisburg, and Thomas More Academy student Christine Allen of Davisburg debated state issues, June 8-14, at Operation Bentley, Albion College. The students spent the week learning about government operations, writing and seeking support for legislation they […]

Creative kids reflect on ‘A different kind of hero?

Stadium Elementary School of the Arts recently held its ninth annual Reflections Ceremony. This year’s theme was ‘A Different Kind of Hero.? Reflections is not just about creating artwork, it involves thinking about the theme and then creating the work based on that theme. The following is a list of finalists in four categories and […]

Recreate yourself — go on vacation

If you’re lucky like me, you’ll have an opportunity to travel ‘up north? this summer. There is really nothing to compare to summer in northern Michigan. Water and pines, cherries and parades, campgrounds and well-worn wooden cottages, rainy day trips to town, and long sunny days on the boat with a campfire at the end […]

They’re smart runners

Oakland County Commissioner Eric S. Wilson prepares to give certificate to Junior Matt Defresne of Lake Orion High School’s Cross Country Team. The team recieved a standing ovation at the Oakland County Board of Commissioners? meeting recently for acheiving the state of Michigan’s Highest Honor for team High School Sports, these Academic All-American Student Athletes […]

Letter to the Editor

There is no security problem at Orion Township. But there is a problem with ethics and honesty. It’s obvious to any regular reader of The Orion Review that a great wrong has been committed against the Gingellville Community Center. Stop wasting taxpayer money on further investigations, researching costly security systems, attorney fees and consultants. One […]

Wilderness camp July 21-25

Springfield Township Parks and Recreation offers Wild Adventures Extreme camp, with canoeing, backpacking, shelter building, and outdoor survival skills, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, July 21 – 25, at Independence Oaks County Park. Campers, ages 11-15, will go river paddling on the Clinton River and camp overnight at Camp Wilderness on Thursday, learning firebuilding, campfire cooking, […]

In our churches

Guest speakers, Joan Ham, ‘Amazing Grace,? 9 a.m., July 20; Rev. Argentina Glasgow, 9 a.m., July 27. Peace Unity Church, meets at Sashabaw Presbyterian Church, 5300 Maybee Road. 248-891-4365. * * * Welcome picnic for new Assoc. Pastor Reed Swanson, Clarkston High School graduate, and family, 1 p.m., July 20. Bring your choice of beverage. […]

Letter to the Editor

There are rumors at the high school and Mr. Dunckley fails to reprimand the ones who are spreading rumors. Now the students have questions on why Dr. Younkman would do a character study on one of the most liked parent in our community. A couple of years ago I was face to face with a […]

Looking Back

Ten Years Ago Feb. 8, 1995 ~~~A Sterling Heights man was killed when a snowmobile he was driving hit a concrete block near Squaw Island on Lake Orion. Another man, a passenger, was listed in serious condition at POH. ~~~Robertson Brothers are taking Orion Township to court. Township officials had turned down the developer’s request […]