Schools not the same Dear Editor, Our family recently moved to Clarkston from a town of 10,000 on the west side of Michigan. My husband and I grew up in Clarkston and were excited to expose our children to the great place we grew up. My excitement has been diminished by the school system here. […]
Home improvement fans filled the new Kimberly LED Lighting company during its grand opening and open house, Aug. 18. The business at 5827 Terex Drive in Springfield Township specializes in LED lighting for homes and businesses. “It’s great to be in Clarkston,” said Doug Jenkins, who owns the business with his wife, Kim, and John […]
Senior supporters enjoyed a pizza and pasta buffet and cupcakes for dessert at Bucks for Buses, Aug. 20, at Over Tyme Grill and Tap Room in Waterford. “It’s the biggest fund raiser of the year to fund transportation for senior citizens and disabled adults,” said Barbara Rollin, senior center director. “Turnout was about twice last […]
Friday, Aug. 22, will be long remembered as a lucky day for Jon Curlee, whose name was drawn for a brand new 2014 2LS Black Coupe Chevrolet Camaro at Bowman Chevrolet in Clarkston. About 2,200 tickets were sold for $25 each to benefit Grace Centers of Hope. Attendence wasn’t required to win, so less than […]
‘Where has the summer gone?? It seems like just yesterday that we couldn’t wait for warm weather after such a tough winter. Now we are starting school again and conversations have already turned to what kind of winter will we have this year. Life turns very quickly and summer seems so fleeting. I have found […]
The Clarkston Varsity Dance team’s performance during Football for a Cure was delayed due to technical difficulties. When the sound problem was fixed, the Lady Wolves came back to the field after the third quarter to give sports fans a stellar show. Proving once again – the show must go on. See the JV and […]
Golfers hit the links to support the Clarkston Foundation at their 20th annual Golf Classic, Aug. 4 at Oakhurst Country Club. “It’s our biggest event of the year,” said Carl Matisse, Clarkston Foundation foundation. ” We have a variety of sponsors for the event but a special thanks should be made to our two major […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer It just keeps getting bigger and better. In the last three years, the Dragon on the Lake festival has grown to span 10 blocks in Downtown Lake Orion with this year’s culmination at Green’s Park even bigger. A total of 27 teams raced for the pristine Dragon Boat Race […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Overall enrollment is up approximately 173 students this year in Lake Orion Schools, thanks to the 218 schools of choice students who joined the district. Without the students from outside districts, overall school count would be down about 45 students. About 559 new kindergarteners are entering the district, according […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer The first ever wedding at Dragon on the Lake was a total surprise to the groom. Donna Miller, 46, left her house at 6 a.m. to get dressed up, while Dennis Miller, 56, and his sons grabbed the pasta salad and coolers to meet her at the 8:30 a.m. […]