At 4 p.m. on Feb. 2, the petitions were counted and three challengers have brought a variety of options to the Clarkston Schools board of education elections. Currently, Stephen Hyer and Ronald Sullivan are rerunning for 4-year seats, while barry Bomier hope to finish out the remaining 2 years from his appointment. Challenging for seats […]
The Wolves’ blood is up in their pursuit of a state championship, knocking aside Davison in first round playoff action, 41-0. “They made a lot of mistakes that helped out,” said Kurt Richardson, long-time head coach for the Clarkston Varsity Football team. “They made some fumbles. I was a little concerned because they were moving […]
Spikers are ready for playoff action – starting this week with MHSAA Districts. They finished their regular season with a bang by winning the Andover Tournament during the weekend. They were undefeated going 6-0 for the day. They beat Utica Eisenhower in the championship match, 25-20 and 25-18. Emily Popp had 50 digs and was […]
Dear Editor, Taxes seem to be the biggest expense we have. There are sales tax, luxury tax, inheritance tax, ticket tax, fuel tax, plus the evils: property tax and income tax. Why do I say the property and income taxes are evil? Well, look deep down into how the tax laws for the above-mentioned are […]
Springfield Township owns property earmarked for an eventual third fire station, but expansion and renovation of Fire Station #2 is a higher priority, officials said last week. After some preliminary conceptual work, the township board voted on Feb. 10 to authorize soil borings and a topographical survey at Dixie Highway and Rattalee Lake Road. In […]
The man charged with assaulting a restaurant manager and a Clarkston police officer pleaded guilty to a lesser charge last week and will face sentencing on two misdemeanor offenses. Thomas M. Wilhelm, 45, of Lake Angelus, was previously charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer (a two-year felony), assault and battery (a 93-day misdemeanor), […]
Runners are heading to the MHSAA Cross Country State Finals this week after finishing in the top three at the regional meet last Saturday. The Lady Wolves finished in second place with 74 points. Oxford took first place with 65 points. “We had a really strong performance,” said Kevin Breen, coach for the Clarkston Girls […]
Barbara Chappell, of Lake Orion, may not be used to winning, but she sure struck oil (or at least gas) this time. Chappell won $500 in gas in The Review/Oxford Leader gas giveaway. Photo by Cathy Kimmel.
By Kyle Goodall Special to The Review It’s a normal day in Beijing. The zhiliao are buzzing, mom’s prepared a large breakfast, and we’re getting ready to scale the Xiang Shan Mountains. Perhaps most people don’t start their weekend with a casual climb to the top of a mountain, but my host family is very […]
Testimony last wee by a now-14-year-old girl led to a decision to send a criminal sexual conduct case to Oakland County Circuit Court. David N. Benton, 44, of Springfield Township, appeared before 52-2 District Judge Kelley Kostin on Feb. 10 for a preliminary examination on two counts of second degree criminal sexual assault against a […]