While publishing a book was a long process for Ellen Whitehead, the final product was worth it for the Clarkston Community Schools employee. The Davisburg resident spent 10 years doing research, family interviews and writing to produce the book, “Shell Song: Voices Deep Within – Stirrings of a Scattered Soul.” “There is a lot of […]
A rumor swirling around Lake Orion during recent weeks went something like this: A houseful of drunken high school students, about 75 kids or so, partying at a home on Silverbell Road and got off without so much as a slap on the hand when deputies showed up to see what the ruckus was about. […]
Anyone who loves to quilt should head on over to Independence Village of Waterstone to join a group of senior citizens and community members who make quilts for wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC. The group currently meets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second Saturday of the […]
They served their country during World War II; now they continue to serve the community through the Clarkston Melody Makers. Bob Jackson and Marvin Vest will be among those performing at the Veterans Day event Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Independence Township Senior Center. Both served from 1943-1946, but each has a different perspective. Jackson, […]
The Michigan-Michigan State rivalry can divide families, friends and now local business owners. For the ninth consecutive year, Don Brose of Brose Electric and Gary Metzger of The Print Shop had some good natured fun at a tailgate party the Friday before the big game. Brose, Metzger and a lot of their friends got together […]
By Leah Yanuszeski, Review intern Cynthia Watros, a 1986 Lake Orion High School graduate, recently landed a role on the TV show series ‘House.? Cynthia plays the ex-wife of Doctor Wilson, friend to Gregory House, the main character. ‘They are going to try to work her on for permanent [on the show].? That’s the word […]
Five of seven school boardmembers say they’re ready to vote on Superintendent Ken Gutman’s revamped contract proposal at their May, 26 meeting. The contract will be an action item on the agenda. After their April 28 regular meeting, the board’s human resources committee was sent back to drawing board for more discussion on the proposed […]
Virginia Walter has always had kids at heart. Even today, at age 90, the retired Clarkston schools teacher is still actively involved in the lives of youngsters through the Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA). Recently, the organization recognized Walter for her 30 years of service. “I was a bit overwhelmed. It was really just doing […]
They set their goal, and they achieved it. Clarkston’s girls cross country team came in first at the Division I state meet Saturday, Nov. 1. The Wolves finished as a team with 102 points, easily distancing themselves from perennial state champ Rockford’s 131. Clarkston placed second behind the Rams at last year’s state meet, and […]
A group of seniors at Campbell’s Personal Care Home of Lakeville in Addison Township recently received an award for their diligence in exercising. The American Heart Association honored three seniors, 88-year-old Alfred Bone, 87-year-old Macie Hegwood and 76-year-old Vauna Kukkola with a certificate with their name on it. The certificate read ‘For their continuing work […]