Clawson
August 15th 2014
How to Avoid After-Flood Scams (Attorney General Bill Schuette, Aug. 15, 2014) Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a consumer alert with tips for southeast Michigan residents facing damage from recent flooding. The alert, which Schuette issued through his Consumer Protection Division, offers tips on avoiding scam artists and criminals who exploit emergency situations, […]
August 13th 2014
Independent Insurance Agent Answers Water-Related Questions (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 13, 2014) The recent flooding has caused a lot of damage to basements and property in Oakland County, and many have complained of not being able to get through to their insurance providers. We spoke with Ferndale-based independent insurance agent Adrianne Greer about common […]
August 13th 2014
Renaissance Vineyard Church Coordinating Volunteers & Supplies (C.Proxmire, Aug. 13, 2014) For those in South Oakland County who want to help flood victims clean up, Renaissance Vineyard Church has stepped up to be the hub for volunteers and cleaning supplies. Located at 1841 Pinecrest Dr in Ferndale (NW corner of 9 Mile and Pinecrest, behind […]
August 12th 2014
The Day After the Flood: Hard Work, Loss, and Community (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 12, 2014) NOTE: The video below is an interview with Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison and a man who was trapped in the avalanche. The devastation of Monday night’s record-breaking floods is becoming apparent as the water recedes and people […]
August 11th 2014
Oakland County Issues Floodwater Safety Precautions (Oakland County Public Health Press Release, Aug. 11, 2014) In response to widespread flooding, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson urges citizens to follow these safety precautions from the Oakland County Health Division to help minimize possibilities of illness, serious injury, or drowning: Stay out of flooded areas – It […]
August 11th 2014
Oakland County Pounded by Rain, Swamped with Flooding (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 11, 2014) An unusual amount of rain has fallen in Oakland County, causing flooded basements, closed expressways and power outages. Michigan State Police issued a statement urging people off the roads. “Please advise your viewers, listeners or readers to avoid non-essential use […]
August 4th 2014
Primary Elections Aug. 5 – Stories and Other Resources (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2014) On August 5 voters will be able to vote in the primary elections. There are several community ballot proposals, a statewide proposal, and a county-wide proposal on funding for public transportation, elections for some District Court Judge positions and primaries […]
July 30th 2014
Clawson’s 2nd Annual Family Fun Friday is Aug.1 (press release, July 30, 2014) Clawson’s second annual Family Fun is Friday, August 1st at Clawson city park from 5:30pm -7:00pm. There will be plenty of fun things to do, including: free games, free balloon animals, free face painting, free chips, ice cream and beverages, free […]
July 22nd 2014
Internet Connected but Not Loading? Try DNS Fix (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2014) NOTE: You can pull this article up on your phone and zoom in on the pictures while you make the changes to your computer. Or save the pictures to your computer so you can view them while not online. A frustrating […]
July 20th 2014
Forum Shares Views of 52-4 District Court Judicial Candidates, to Serve Clawson and Troy (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 20, 2014) The League of Women Voters Oakland Area hosted a forum for the three candidates running for Judge of the 52-4 District, serving Clawson and Troy. The seat is available with the current judge not […]