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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. ...

Fire Causes Damage at Withington West Apartments in Ferndale

October 15th 2018

Fire Causes Damage at Withington West Apartments in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2018) Ferndale, MI- At about 8:30pm Monday night residents of Withington West apartments were evacuated due to a fire th...

Cranbrook’s Japanese Garden Gets Grant for Restoration

October 15th 2018

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

October 15th 2018

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...

Oak Park Announces Kroger’s Interest in Former Kmart Location

October 15th 2018

Oak Park Announces Kroger’s Interest in Former Kmart Location (City of Oak Park, Oct. 15, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Oak Park city officials are happy to announce they have made progress in their discus...

HRC Gives Ferndale, Detroit Perfect Scores for LGBTQ Equality

October 15th 2018

HRC Gives Ferndale, Detroit Perfect Scores for LGBTQ Equality (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2018) Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Detroit, MI – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Equality Federation ...

Troy Narrows Down City Manager Choices, Interviews Oct. 27

October 15th 2018

Troy Narrows Down City Manager Choices, Interviews Oct. 27 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2018) Troy, MI – The Troy City Council has narrowed down their choices for City Manager, and will be conductin...

Job Posting: Lathrup Village Seeking Economic Development Manager and Code/Building Inspector

October 15th 2018

Job Posting: Lathrup Village Seeking Economic Development Manager and Code/Building Inspector Lathrup Village, MI - The City of Lathrup Village is hiring for two positions. Community and Economic Devel...

Farmington Hills Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

October 15th 2018

Farmington Hills Police Investigating Fatal Shooting (Farmington Hills Police, Oct. 15, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI - The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Retreat of Farmington Hil...

MML #3 – The Public’s Right to Know: FOIA and OMA Basics

October 14th 2018

MML #3 – The Public's Right to Know: FOIA and OMA Basics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Democracy is protected by two important laws, the Freedom of Information Act and the Ope...

Reporter Food: Sizzle and Rolled Ice Cream at Sizzle It Asian Bistro

October 13th 2018

Reporter Food: Sizzle and Rolled Ice Cream at Sizzle It Asian Bistro (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Novi, MI - Sizzle It! The name is as exciting as the food at this tiny Asian Bistro at 31194 Novi Road. I am...

2018 Candidate Interview: Heidi Fortress for Hazel Park School Board

October 13th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Heidi Fortress for Hazel Park School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Hazel Park, MI - Heidi Fortress is running for Hazel Park School Board. There are five people...

2018 Candidate Interview: Nicole McKinney for Birmingham School Board

October 13th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Nicole McKinney for Birmingham School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills, Southfield, Southfield Township, West Bloomfield, Franklin, Bloom...

2018 Candidate Interview: Jeff Grynaviski for Farmington Public School Board

October 13th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Jeff Grynaviski for Farmington Public School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, MI- Jeff Grynaviski is running for Trustee on the Farmin...

2018 Candidate Interview: Bill Galvin for County Commission Dist. 14

October 13th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Bill Galvin for County Commission Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Franklin, Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills and Southfield Township, MI- Bill Gal...

2018 Candidate Interview: Steve Percival for Mayor of Clarkston

October 13th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Steve Percival for Mayor of Clarkston (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Clarkston, MI- Clarkston Mayor Steve (Steven) Percival is running for re-election. Also on the ball...

2018 Candidate Interview: John Lauve for Holly Village Council President

October 13th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: John Lauve for Holly Village Council President (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Holly, MI- John Lauve is running for Holly Village Council President. There are three can...

2018 Candidate Interview: Nicole Edwards for Holly Village Council President

October 13th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Nicole Edwards for Holly Village Council President (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Holly, MI- Nicole Edwards is running for Holly Village Council President. There are three candidate...

2018 Candidate Interview: Richard Kinnamon for Holly Village Council

October 13th 2018

2018 Candidate Interview: Richard Kinnamon for Holly Village Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Holly, MI - Richard Kinnamon is running for Holly Village Council There are four candidates o...

Explore: Heritage Park in Farmington Hills

October 13th 2018

Explore: Heritage Park in Farmington Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI - There are times when Heritage Park in Farmington Hills is full of people - kids enjoying day camp...

State Rep Candidate Jennifer Suidan Arraigned on Embezzlement Charges

October 12th 2018

State Rep Candidate Jennifer Suidan Arraigned on Embezzlement Charges (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Oct. 12, 2018) Wolverine Lake, MI - Today, the suspect in the embezzlement case of Oakland Count...

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. ...
2018 Candidate Interview: Punita Dani for Novi School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Punita Dani for Novi School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Novi, MI - Punita S. Dani is running for Novi School Board. There are four people running for three seats. The can...
2018 Candidate Interview: Tom Smith for Novi School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Tom Smith for Novi School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Novi, MI - Tom Smith is running to retain his seat on Novi School Board. He currently serves due to being appointed. ...
2018 Candidate Interview: Danielle Ruskin for Novi School Board 2 Yr. Term

2018 Candidate Interview: Danielle Ruskin for Novi School Board 2 Yr. Term (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Novi, MI - Danielle Ruskin is running for a two year partial term for Novi School Board. There is one...
Vehicle Flips on West Cambourne Street in Ferndale

Vehicle Flips on West Cambourne Street in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Neighbors were surprised by the sound of a car striking a parked car on their street and flipping over. I...
On the Ballot: Holly Area Schools Asking for Bond

On the Ballot: Holly Area Schools Asking for Bond Holly, MI- Voters in the Holly Area School District will be asked to vote on a bond proposal. Ballot language is below: Holly Area School District Bonding Proposal ...
On the Ballot: Lake Orion Schools Asking for School Improvement Bond

On the Ballot: Lake Orion Schools Asking for School Improvement Bond Lake Orion, MI- Lake Orion Community Schools County of Oakland State of Michigan School Improvement Bond Proposition Shall the Lake Orion Co...
On the Ballot: Troy Schools Operating Millage

On the Ballot: Troy Schools Operating Millage Troy, MI – Voters in the Troy School District will see an operating millage on the Nov. 6 ballot. Ballot language is as follows: Troy School District County of...
Reporter Food: Sunnyknoll Savory Waffle at Coco Fairfield’s

Reporter Food: Sunnyknoll Savory Waffle at Coco Fairfield’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Berkley, MI – Sunnyknoll Avenue is a street in Berkley. It’s also the namesake of the Sunnyknoll Savory Waffle ...
Mayors and the Art of Marrying

Mayors and the Art of Marrying (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Ferndale, and Southfield, MI- Mayors have a variety of duties, as well as ceremonial oppo...
Jake the Pitt Bull Gets Another Chance Thanks to Social Media

Jake the Pitt Bull Gets Another Chance Thanks to Social Media (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 10, 2018) Jake is a very lucky dog. The silver, gray and white pit bull’s story made the rounds this week on social ...
Black and White Authors Hope Discussion Will Help End Racism

Black and White Authors Hope Discussion Will Help End Racism (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 10, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Racism. The word alone can divide communities. How do we get rid of this division? According ...
2018 Candidate Interview: ShaQuana Davis-Smith for Pontiac School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: ShaQuana Davis-Smith for Pontiac School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Pontiac, MI- ShaQuana Davis-Smith is running for Pontiac School Board. On the ballot are Bethany Bl...
2018 Candidate Interview: Beverly Hinton for Hazel Park School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Beverly Hinton for Hazel Park School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Hazel Park, MI - Beverly Hinton is running for re-election to Hazel Park School Board. There are five peopl...
2018 Candidate Interview: Jennifer Cook for Bloomfield Hills School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Jennifer Cook for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Jennifer Cook is running f...
Reporter Food: Tortellina Alla Panna at Andiamo Trattoria

Reporter Food: Tortellina Alla Panna at Andiamo Trattoria (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Clarkston, MI- With so much talk about Andiamo closing their Royal Oak location, it occurred to me that I hadn’t been t...
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Announces Good Neighbors, Event Nov. 13

Citizens for Fair Ferndale Announces Good Neighbors, Event Nov. 13 Ferndale, MI- Citizens for a Fair Ferndale regularly recognizes members of the community who embody the mission of CFF within their every...
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. ...
Great Dane Shot Defending Homeowner in Pontiac Break-In

Great Dane Shot Defending Homeowner in Pontiac Break-In (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 9, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Deputies responded to the 300 block of W. Yale Avenue on the report of a Ho...
Ferndale Library Great Pumpkin Party Oct. 27

Ferndale Library Great Pumpkin Party Oct. 27 FERNDALE, MI --Staff at the Ferndale Library have been notoriously enthusiastic about Halloween, and this year’s annual holiday celebration on Oct. 27 will be no except...
Berkley Library 90th Birthday Celebration Oct. 11

Berkley Library 90th Birthday Celebration Oct. 11 Berkley, MI- 2018 is a milestone year for the library! We were established in 1928 so that means it's time to have a 90th birthday party for the library! We hope you'll ...

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