Athletes of the Week

Oakland Sidewinders 16U is more than a team of young ladies from the Clarkston area but sisters. They showed their unity during the National Softball Association Michigan State Softball Championship during June 23-26 and brought home the title in the “A” division. “We played very well,” said Coach Stu Hastings adding all 55 teams at […]

Honors for Fourth of July home decor

Bob and Mary Alice Cook’s home at 81 N. Main Street won first place honors in the Clarkston Fourth of July home decoration contest. The Clarkston Retailers Group judged decorated homes along the Fourth of July parade route, which was something new this year. Prizes where given to first and second place, along with an […]

Stedman anticipates making solid contribution to NU hoops

Even though she’s entering her freshman season on the Northwood University women’s basketball team, Brittany Stedman has already made a good impression on the team’s coaching staff. ‘She’s definitely going to have to play for us,? Northwood coach Kelly Parker said of Stedman, a 2003 Brandon High School graduate. ‘She’s a very, very smart player. […]

Students at Renaissance school raise funds for Lighthouse

The Clarkston Renaissance High School students got in the holiday spirit this past week. The students participated in “Penny Wars,” to raise money for Lighthouse to purchase turkeys. “We were looking for something to raise money for and since Lighthouse used to be in our building we thought it was a good idea,” CRHS Student […]

Open house to instruct on the ins and outs of township elections

Township Clerk Jill Bastian will hold an open house at township hall on Saturday, March 1, for anyone interested in running for local elected office to learn about various job responsibilities and the filing process. Bastian said the open house, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon, is for anyone considering running for supervisor, […]

Nominees sought for OAYA awards

Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) is looking for nominees for their 15th Annual Youth Recognition Awards coming up on April 15. The awards pay special tribute to outstanding youth in the community. OAYA is asking everyone to reflect on the past year and consider youth that may have volunteered in any outstanding way. Volunteer acts […]

School trustees approve student trips

In other business at the Monday, Nov. 10 meeting of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education: • Trustees approved an extended field trip for the Clarkston High School Varsity Concert Choir and Madrigals. The musicians will attend the National Gold Choral Festival in New York City March 18-22. Students and school-approved fundraisers will provide […]

Lake Orion Village

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Village of Lake Orion Board of Zoning Appeals A Regular Meeting of the ViIlage of Lake Orion Board of Zoning Appeals will be held on THURSDAY, December 4, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Lake Orion Village Hall, 37 E. Flint St., Lake Orion, Ml 48362 The […]

Scouts spruce up PATH

Bailey Lake Elementary students from Cub Scout Pack 341 and their families took a day of their summer vacation, June 28, to help the community. They assisted staff and residents of Lighthouse PATH in Pontiac by spreading woodchips around the playgrounds.

Spiritual matters

On the fourth of July we finally made it into the Clarkston Parade. We have talked about it for a couple of years and this year we actually rallied the energy to do it. Our presence was a simple expression that peace begins with all of us, peace is patriotic. The Pledge of Allegiance includes […]