Severe weather week cautions residents on potential storms

With Michigan’s history of ever-changing weather, it is important for residents to know what to do in the face of inclement weather. In order to raise awareness, Gov. Jennifer Granholm has announced that March 25-31 will be severe weather week in the state of Michigan. Last year, Michigan experienced 10 tornados and numerous thunderstorms, during […]

LOHS grad finds love in Marine Corps

When David Schmidt graduated from Lake Orion High School in 2004, he knew what the next step in his life was going to be. ‘I had always wanted to be in the military, even as a little kid,? said Schmidt. ‘As I got a little older, I started looking at which service I wanted to […]

When personal coping skills go painfully wrong

This is the first part of a three part series about negative coping skills like self-injury, and how positive coping skills can be developed. In the first part of this series, The Clarkston News talks to Abigail about her experience with self-injury. Abigail has a secret. The Clarkston resident is the 37-year-old mom with scars […]

Still time to get your items in for the troops

Louise ‘Desert Angel? Downs and Dr. Matthew Kopera will hold another ‘Packing Party for the Troops? this April, and now The Review is helping out. In addition to the drop-off site at Dr. Kopera’s office (Suite 207 of the Beaumont Medical Building at 1455 S. Lapeer Road), The Review is offering a downtown Lake Orion […]

Community welcomes new Huron Valley Financial office

Huron Valley Financial (HVF) held a ribbon cutting celebration on June 14 to celebrate their new location at 7151 N. Main Suite 200 in Clarkston. The new office is HVF’s second location in Clarkston. ‘HVF is a wonderful asset to the community,? said Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Penny Shanks. ‘We are always […]

The LO Down

I’ve received numerous calls over the past few weeks from readers wanting to know why they seem to be reading the same Letters to the Editor week after week. I thought this might be an opportune time to bring everyone up to date on some of our editorial policies. First off, you would never actually […]

Village honors individuals at appreciation dinner

The Village of Lake Orion held its Annual Appreciation Dinner last Thursday. Members of law enforcement, various committees and councils were on hand to recognize those individuals whose sacrifices and dedication make the village a better place to live and work. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh recognized numerous officers for their continued efforts in […]

OAC announces winners of All Media Art Show

People and pictures alike packed the studio at the Orion Art Center last Friday, when the winners of the 2007 All Media Show were announced. Those who attended the show were able to view over 80 pieces of art created by individuals in and around the Orion Area. The group gave top honors to Marnie […]

Diamond Dragons should be fierce

The goals of the Lake Orion High School baseball program have been the same for the past few years. ‘We always want to win the league and win the last game of the season,? Coach Andy Schramek said. Last year, the team fell a bit short in both categories, but their run to the state […]

Soccer squad has talent, experience & lofty goals

Coach Ken Snage hopes that an experienced squad will lead to something all players want to experience: a championship. ‘We have a number of four-year players and five or six three-year players,? the Lake Orion girls? soccer coach said. ‘Those kids know how to play high school sports,? Snage added. ‘The moment never gets too […]