Editorial

Both houses of Michigan’s lame duck legislature slapped Clarkston’s face last week. The State Senate voted against SB 1073, which would have allowed McLaren to build a hospital on Sashabaw Road. And, here’s the worse news for those who desire transparency in government. The State House approved HB 5560 on Thursday, by a vote of […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

Christmas season is in full swing, a bit later for me because I spent Thanksgiving with family in Alabama. But my Christmas tree is up now, to the delight of my cats, particularly the younger one, Lizzie. It’s one big cat toy to her, and also a piece of the outdoors brought inside, even though […]

Deadlines for Labor Day

Like everyone else in the country, we at The Review are taking a well-needed day off Monday, Sept. 7. The office will be closed that day, and our deadlines will be a little different. For classified ads, announcements and letters to the editor, the deadline will be noon on Friday, September 4.

Chalk artists wanted for Dragon on the Lake

Dragon on the Lake, a community festival in Lake Orion celebrating art, history and the dragon, will feature a chalk painting festival in the municipal parking lot as part of the September event. The Orion Art Center invites artists, graphic artists, designers, and other talents to be a part of their Chalk Art Challenge on […]

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Clarkston Rotary Club would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the Clarkston community and those people who gave so generously this past weekend. The success of the ‘Shoes for Kids? is predicated on so many factors including the weather but more directly related to the caring and concern of the […]

Snow season for senior spikers

For Clarkston area senior volleyball players, winter is the perfect time for their sport. ‘It’s good exercise inside, out of the cold weather,? said Fred Stark. ‘Volleyball is a sport you can play at almost any age.? The league is for men and women at least 50 years of age, Stark said. ‘It’s strictly recreational, […]

Council candidates talk about bringing downtown back to life

On September 15, village residents will go to the polls to elect four members to its seven-seat council. Two candidates–John Ranville and Mike Toth–are seeking for reelection. Three other candidates–Doug Hobbs, Lawrence Stumkat and Lisa Yee–are also running for the spots. On August 12, Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) hosted a ‘Meet the Candidates? forum. Last […]

Anti-drug coalition successful at high school registration

The North Oakland Community Coalition participated, for the second year, at the Lake Orion 2009-2010 high school registration last week. Emphasizing the dangers of drug use and underage drinking and promoting the importance of a unified community, the many dedicated volunteers included Township Clerk Penny Schults and members of the Parenting Task Force: Renee Rapanotti, […]

Hoops for Troops

“Live for what matters” are the words Megan Goldberg shares from her friend Jenna Beno’s quotes. Goldberg is spreading the message while organizing the Lady Wolves Basketball Program’s second annual Hoops for Troops set for February 13, 2015 – which is held in honor of Beno, a 2006 Clarkston High School graduate who passed away […]

Running’s all in the family

The Detroit Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot was a three-generation affair for the Sarmiento family of Clarkston. Fred Sarmiento, 71, a Clarkston resident for the past 22 years, brought his two daughters, Stacy Locher of Clarkston and Rikki Puzzuoli of Bloomfield Hills, and grandsons Dakota, Stacy’s 14-year-old son; and Seth, 16, Rikki’s son. ‘This race marked […]