Rooting for their wrestler
Clarkston residents Aston Anderson and his dad, John, were at Clarkston High School Feb 2 to watch Ashton’s uncle, Matt Vandermeer, wrestle at the Macomb/Oakland County Duals. Photo by Laura Colvin
Moms have info how to pick a preschool
If it’s almost time to send the little one off to preschool, but you’re not sure which of the many options is right, Clarkston-area Mothers and More is planning an event designed to help decide. On Feb. 28, Mothers and More will host representatives from more than 20 public and private schools during its Preschool […]
Nominate Clarkston’s best
Know of a person, business or group that deserves recognition for the hard work and contributions they make to the community? The Clarkston area Chamber of Commerce wants to hear about all the local unsung heroes as it begins accepting nomination for the 23rd annual Clarkston Community Awards. ‘People misunderstand that you have to be […]
Dad allegedly steals while son wrestles
Police in Independence Township arrested an Oxford man Saturday they say stole expensive electronic equipment from Clarkston High School while his son competed in a wrestling tournament Feb. 2. Todd Lloyd Griffin, 38, was arraigned in 52-2 District Court Tuesday. Although he lives in Oxford, his son attends and wrestles for Lake Orion High School. […]
Oxford man arrested for alleged theft
Editor’s note: The following retraction has been placed with this story… A story in this week’s edition of The Lake Orion Review contained some false information about Todd Lloyd Griffin, 38, of Oxford. The story ‘Dad allegedly steals while son wrestles,? pertained to the larceny of about $15,000 from Clarkston High School on Feb. 2, […]
Woman gets jail for stolen mail
The Independence Township woman accused of stealing outgoing mail from several of her neighbors was sentenced recently to serve a minimum of 15 months in jail. According to information gathered from the Michigan Department of Corrections? Offender Tracking Information System,Tammy Sue Brosier, 46, was sentenced in 6th Judicial Court and is currently lodged at Scott […]
Councilman probes DPW for overtime abuse
Who gets paid for overtime and when? That was the issue of debate in Clarkston last week as the financially strapped city put its Department of Public Works (DPW) payrolls under the microscope. ‘The council has no idea if we’re paying a lot, a little, what for, or why we’re doing it,? said Councilman Cory […]
Need cash for college?
Nearly $20,000 in scholarship money sits waiting for high school seniors who live or attend school within the Clarkston School District boundaries’perfect grades not required. The scholarships, sponsored by a number of local businesses and community organizations and facilitated by the Clarkston area Chamber of Commerce through a common application, are awarded based on varying […]
Out loud A column by Laura Colvin
In Clarkston, a daunting task lies ahead as the city council prepares to search for the person’or persons’who will fill the shoes of retiring city manager, clerk and treasurer Art Pappas. Replacing Pappas won’t be easy; he’s as much a part of the half-square mile, 962-resident town as Depot Park and the clock on Main […]
Cop cash crunch
The Clarkston Police say they need nearly $23,000 in budget revisions to keep vehicles on the road, pay officers, and replace failing equipment. A proposal submitted by Police Chief Dale LaCroix at Monday’s city council meeting outlined the reasons for a 9.3 percent increase over last year’s allocations: ? $4,330 to cover an increase in […]