Desire, talent and sacrifice yields 9-0 season

Work on and off of the field paid off for the gridiron heroes of three teams as they made Clarkston history this season. The Clarkston Freshman, JV and varsity teams finished their regular season not only all three as OAA Red Champions but undefeated – a first in Wolf history. “It was been a lot […]

Trunk or treat!

Leonard Elementary’s PTO held an outstanding Trunk-or-Treat event in the school parking lot Friday night. The kids got all dressed up in their Halloween costumes, collected as much candy as they could, then danced to classic songs such as ‘Monster Mash? and Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller.?

Seeking Orion’s best

The Orion Area Parade Group, in conjunction with The Lake Orion Review, is on the lookout for Orion’s 2008 Citizen of the Year. The second annual Citizen of the Year will serve as grand marshal of the Holiday Lighted Parade and also be profiled in The Review and honored at the annual Holly Jolly Folly. […]

The News to Me

Guess what. I’m looking forward to May. Why do you ask? Not because of a birthday or anniversary or any other specific holiday, but because I get to learn what the next step is for ‘Leadership Clarkston.? I get to learn what action will come from the abstract discussions on mission statements and community visions […]

A Look Back

15 YEARS AGO (1990) ‘Village passes by 685: The 5.6321 millage request for Clarkston schools was approved Feb. 12 with 4,063 yes votes and 3,378 no votes. ‘It was busy,? said Rosemary Howey, elections clerk in Independence Township. About 7,441 of the township’s 17,000 registered voters turned out. The vote total is not official until […]

1-mill increase sought for twp. police protection

A ‘yes? vote gains two police officers. A ‘no? vote cuts two police officers. In the end, that’s what the Nov. 6 election boils down to, according to Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Patterson, commander of the Oxford Twp. substation. Township residents living outside the village are being asked to vote on a two-year, 1-mill […]

Football 101 camp returns

Back by popular demand, it’s the second annual Lake Orion Women’s Football 101 Camp, set for Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium. The camp is conducted by the LOHS football coaches and offers the excitement of experiencing Dragon football to any moms, sisters or friends age 18 and older. New this year […]

Beeler qualifies for Junior State Amateur

Lake Orion’s Cameron Beeler has qualified to play in the 30th edition of the Michigan Junior State Amateur, to be played July 28-30 at Forest Akers West on the campus of Michigan State University. Beeler, who made the second team All-County as a junior at LOHS in the spring, shot a 75 at the qualifying […]

From the Clarkston News

Independence Township February 8: Domestic assault on Waldon Road near Clintonville Road. A 56-year-old man was arrested for assaulting his wife. Malicious destruction to vehicle report on Mann Road. February 9: Attempted home invasion on Mann Road. A resident discovered damage to the back door and glass at a home, but no entrance was gained. […]

Village seeks permission to sell two properties

To sell or not to sell? That is the question Oxford Village voters will be asked on the Nov. 6 ballot regarding two pieces of property owned by the municipality. The village is seeking voters? permission to sell the municipal complex located at 18-22 W. Burdick St. and the 2 acres it sits on, plus […]