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2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues – NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION

May 1st 2018

2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues - NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION Check back often for updates. To schedule an interview contact editor@oc115.com. ...

Send in the Clowns: Oak Park Reverses Ban on Boo Bash Costumes

October 23rd 2018

Send in the Clowns: Oak Park Reverses Ban on Boo Bash Costumes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2018) Oak Park, MI- After listening to public responses, the City of Oak Park announced today that clown c...

Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Gala Nov. 7

October 23rd 2018

Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Gala Nov. 7 Ferndale, MI-Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 5:30pm - 8:30pm we will be celebrating our local businesses at the most celebrated Chamber event of the year. Mingle and commemorate...

City of Troy Announces New Police Chief Frank Nastasi

October 23rd 2018

City of Troy Announces New Police Chief Frank Nastasi Troy, MI – Troy City Manager Mark Miller announced that Captain Frank Nastasi has been appointed as Troy’s new Police Chief upon the November 1 ret...

Detroit Mounted Police Visit Ferndale Special Needs Students

October 22nd 2018

Detroit Mounted Police Visit Ferndale Special Needs Students (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “Horses are very gentle. They are majestic,” said Zach Rodriguez after petting the ...

Oak Park Bans Clown Costumes at Boo Bash Halloween Event

October 21st 2018

Oak Park Bans Clown Costumes at Boo Bash Halloween Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2018) Oak Park, MI- On Oct. 31, 2018 children dressed as ghosts, vampires, witches, super heroes, movie characters...

MML #4: Planning Makes Downtown Revival Happen

October 21st 2018

MML #4: Planning Makes Downtown Revival Happen (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Downtowns across Michigan vary. Some are desolate ghost towns, bypassed by highways and snubbe...

Healing Event for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Ferndale Oct. 25

October 21st 2018

Healing Event for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Ferndale Oct. 25 Ferndale, MI- Current political events have triggered a national cascade of outcry from people of all races, genders and age gro...

2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Graveline for Attorney General

October 20th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Graveline for Attorney General (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) Michigan - Chris Graveline is running as an Independent (no party affiliation) for Attorney General of...

2018 Candidate Interview: Ruth Johnson for State Senate Dist. 14

October 20th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Ruth Johnson for State Senate Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) Brandon Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield ...

2018 Candidate Interview: Tom Middleton for County Commissioner Dist. 4

October 20th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Tom Middleton for County Commissioner Dist. 4 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) Clarkston, Independence Township, Waterford, MI - Incumbent Tom Middleton is the Republican candidate seeki...

2018 Candidate Interview: Bob Hoffman for County Commission Dist. 2

October 20th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Bob Hoffman for County Commission Dist. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Highland, Holly, Groveland, Springfield, and Rose Townships, MI – Incumbent Bob Hoffma...

Reporter Food: Potato Pancakes & Kielbasa from Alexander’s Polish American Restaurant

October 20th 2018

Reporter Food: Potato Pancakes & Kielbasa from Alexander’s Polish American Restaurant (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) South Lyon, MI – Alexander’s Polish American Restaurant looks like any typical Amer...

Suicide Awareness & Veterans Support in Ruck 22 5K March in Royal Oak, Ferndale and Hazel Park Nov. 10

October 19th 2018

Suicide Awareness & Veterans Support in Ruck 22 5K March in Royal Oak, Ferndale and Hazel Park Nov. 1 Join the cities of Ferndale, Hazel Park and Royal Oak for a 5K ruck march through the three communi...

Fido Does Ferndale Oct. 25

October 19th 2018

Fido Does Ferndale Oct. 25 Ferndale, MI - Downtown Ferndale goes to the dogs on Thursday, October 25 (*please note new date!) when Fido Does Ferndale takes over the district with canine activities, vendors and doggone g...

Fezziwig’s Ball at Holly Hotel to Benefit Dickens Festival Nov. 17

October 19th 2018

Fezziwig's Ball at Holly Hotel to Benefit Dickens Festival Nov. 17 Join us for the 5th Annual Fezziwig's Ball Saturday, November 17 at 7 PM - 10 PM Hosted by Holly Dickens Festival Purchase your tick...

Online Votes Could Save Three Historic Homes in Pontiac

October 19th 2018

Online Votes Could Save Three Historic Homes in Pontiac (Oakland County, Oct. 19, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Three Pontiac homes with historic significance in a neighborhood created by General Motors for its em...

Southfield Fire Chief and State Officials Discuss PFAS in Firefighting Foam

October 19th 2018

Southfield Fire Chief and State Officials Discuss PFAS in Firefighting Foam (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 19, 2018) Southfield, MI- Fire departments around the state of Michigan have fire suppression foam contai...

Holly Ladies Night Fall Wrap-Up Nov. 9

October 19th 2018

Holly Ladies Night Fall Wrap-Up Nov. 9 Holly, MI - Hey ladies! Who’s ready for a fun and exciting night out on the town with the girls? Make plans to spend Friday, November 9th in Historic Downtown Ho...

Oak Park Boo Bash Oct. 31

October 19th 2018

Oak Park Boo Bash Oct. 31 Oak Park, MI - Coming up on the evening of Halloween is our annual Boo Bash! It was an absolute hit last year, with over 5,000 attendees! Join the Halloween fun this year and walk down Tric...

HOLLYWEEN Oct. 27

October 19th 2018

HOLLYWEEN Oct. 27 Holly MI - Saturday, October 27th, 3 PM Dress-up and head to Downtown Holly to for trick- or- treating at the local businesses, beginning at 3 PM. Then walk over to Crapo Park and enjoy...

2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues – NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION

2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues - NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION Check back often for updates. To schedule an interview contact editor@oc115.com. ...
Birmingham Farmers Market End of Season Celebration Oct. 28

Birmingham Farmers Market End of Season Celebration Oct. 28 Birmingham, MI- The Birmingham Farmers Market will conclude its 16th season with an End of Season Celebration on Sunday, October 28 from 9 a.m. �...
Drag Queen Story Time at Huntington Woods Library Nov. 17

Drag Queen Story Time at Huntington Woods Library Nov. 17 Huntington Woods, MI- Drag Queen Storytime is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DQS captu...
Downtown Ferndale Trick or Treat Oct. 27

Downtown Ferndale Trick or Treat Oct. 27 Ferndale, MI -Gather your goblins, bring your black cats and collect all your costumed characters! Then, head out to Downtown Ferndale for a trick or treat event sponsored ...
Elder Education Event by Oak Park Public Safety Oct. 23

Elder Education Event by Oak Park Public Safety Oct. 23 Oak Park, MI- There is an event for senior citizens coming up at the Oak Park Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, October 23rd from 10am to 2pm. ...
Ferndale Reuse and Recycle Event Oct. 20

Ferndale Reuse and Recycle Event Oct. 20 Ferndale, MI- Bring your recyclable items to our temporary recycling drop-off station on Saturday, October 20 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m at the City Hall parking lot ...
Pontiac Schools Released from State Consent Agreement

Pontiac Schools Released from State Consent Agreement (State of Michigan Department of Treasury, Oct. 18, 2018) Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Sylvan Lake, Bloomfield Twp, Orion Twp, Waterford Twp, and West Bloomfield ...
2018 Candidate Interview: Doug Tietz for State Rep Dist. 41

2018 Candidate Interview: Doug Tietz for State Rep Dist. 41 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2018) Clawson, Troy, MI –Doug Tietz is the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 41st District. Also on t...
Van and Mini Bus Catch Fire in Detroit

Van and Mini Bus Catch Fire in Detroit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2018) Detroit, MI- At about 2:30pm on Oct. 18 Detroit Firefighters responded to a fire on Plainview near Trojan, a neighborhood near...
2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Rankin for Holly Village Council

2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Rankin for Holly Village Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2018) Holly, MI - Chris Rankin is running for re-election to Holly Village Council. There are four cand...
Hazel Park Touts Public Art with “Artober”

Hazel Park Touts Public Art with "Artober" (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2018) Hazel Park, MI- Throughout the month of October, Hazel Parkers are celebrating public art with pieces installed throughout...
Did Your Absentee Ballot Count? Here’s How to Make Sure

Did Your Absentee Ballot Count? Here’s How to Make Sure (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Record numbers of absentee ballots are being sent out for the Nov. 6 election, but th...
2018 Candidate Interview: Jim O’Donnell for Ferndale School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Jim O’Donnell for Ferndale School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct.17, 2018) Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak Township, MI- Jim O'Donnell is running for re-el...
2018 Candidate Interview: Andrea Hodges for Clawson School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Andrea Hodges for Clawson School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct.17, 2018) Clawson, MI- Andrea Hodges is running for re-election to Clawson Public School Board. There ar...
2018 Candidate Interview: Roland Hwang for Northville School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Roland Hwang for Northville School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct.17, 2018) Northville, Novi, Lyon Township, Salem, MI- Roland Hwang is running for re-election to Northville S...
2018 Candidate Interview: Ana Cole for Ortonville Village Trustee

2018 Candidate Interview: Ana Cole for Ortonville Village Trustee (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct.17, 2018) Ortonville, MI- Ana Cole is running for Ortonville Village Trustee. There are six people running ...
2018 Candidate Interview: Liam Feeney for Holly Twp. Parks Board (write in)

2018 Candidate Interview: Liam Feeney for Holly Twp. Parks Board (write in) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2018) Holly Township, MI-Libertarian Liam Feeney is running as a write-in candidate for Holly Township Parks ...
Reporter Food: Roasted Pork BBQ Tacos at Dino’s Lounge

Reporter Food: Roasted Pork BBQ Tacos at Dino's Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI - Dino's Lounge in Ferndale has a new section on their menu. They're calling it El Dino's and featuring some so...
Fire Causes Damage at Withington West Apartments in Ferndale

Fire Causes Damage at Withington West Apartments in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2018) Ferndale, MI- At about 8:30pm Monday night some residents of Withington West apartments were evacuated due to a fi...
Cranbrook’s Japanese Garden Gets Grant for Restoration

Cranbrook’s Japanese Garden Gets Grant for Restoration (Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research, Oct. 15, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, MI – Created in 1915 by Cranbrook founder George Booth and his...
Prank Calls Made to Candidates throughout Oakland County

Prank Calls Made to Candidates throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2018) Oakland County, MI - Several elected officials and candidates received prank calls on Sunday. The calls s...

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