More than 120 family, friends, and neighbors gathered at the home of John & Shaine Schindler in Independence Township, Feb. 7, for Open Your Heart fund raiser for Lighthouse. “It was a great time,” said Priscilla Perkins, chief development officer for Lighthouse of Oakland County. They donated more than $25,000 with more donations coming in, […]
New trucks for Parks and Rec Independence Township officials approved Township, Parks Recreation and Seniors Director Ken Elwert’s request to replace two trucks at Clintonwood Park. A third truck was also scheduled to be replaced, but was postponed until 2015. Elwert said bids were obtained through the Oakland County Bid Process with Red Holman Buick/GMC […]
Raise a glass to raise the roof Christ the Redeemer Church will host an event to benefit Habitat for Humanity Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature appetizers, wine, beer, desserts and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 each. Oxford and Lake Orion restaurants will be donating appetizers and State Representative Jim […]
Adam T. Stanley was presented the Eagle Scout Rank award in a special Court of Honor Ceremony held at the Gingellville Community Church March 28. Stanley is a member of Lake Orion Troop #12, and has been a scout since he started as a Tiger Cub with Pack 12. Stanley earned 23 merit badges, including […]
15 years ago – 1999 ‘Joint board meeting sparks ideas for future? Members of Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education, Independence and Springfield townships and City of Clarkston met to share thoughts and discuss common goals and problems. During the meeting five iniatives were discussed including development, mentorships, natural resources, uses of community buildings and […]
When I go to the movies, it’s to escape the world in which I live and work. Catching a 3D screening of ‘The Lego Movie,? however, left me with a sense of deja vu. That feeling was strongest the third or fourth time the plastic minifigs broke out into their hit song ‘Everything is Awesome!? […]
Curt McAllister has been named Midwest Regional Manager for Toyota Motor Sales. McAllister and his wife, Tammra, reside in Lake Orion with their three sons. Formerly the Midwest Product News Manager, McAllister’s new responsibilities include day-to-day management of the Midwestern Corporate Communications Office in Detroit. The office is responsible for public relations and media relations […]
The following is a poem written by a Review reader in tribute to Lake Orion High School’s girls basketball team, which recently went to the state finals. ~~JTC Coach Roberts and the Dragon Ladies from Lake Orion High Were moved up two divisions but they didn’t cry. ‘It’s still 5 on 5,? Coach Roberts would […]
Reader calls for city manager to step down Dear Editor, Regarding your stories “City spat unresolved despite many letters” and “City Manager breaks contact with the News,” (Feb. 19), it should be quite clear to your readers and the Clarkston City Council by now that the Clarkston city manager’s erratic behavior presents a negative image […]
The Clarkston Varsity Pom Pom team added hip-hop to their routine for the half-time performance last Friday. The girls had their last dance on Tuesday as the boys hosted their final home game of the season.