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 Interviews and Issues – NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION Check back often for updates. To schedule an interview contact editor@oc115.com.
2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Curtis for O.C.C. Board of Trustees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Paul Curtis is running for Oakland Community College (O.C.C.) Board of Trustees. There are six people running for two seats. Candidates are Paul Curtis, Pamala M. Davis, Danarius Monroe Hemphill, Christine Marie O’Sullivan, Margaret E. Perry…
Reporter Food: Mexican Skillet at Old Village Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Clarkston, MI- Last week I was passing though Clarkston and decided to give Old Village Cafe a try. It was nice sitting near the front and watching people pass by on Downtown Clarkston’s Main Street. The restaurant has a typical diner…
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- What should people know when it comes to the roads? The Road Commissioner for Oakland County Ron Fowkes and RCOC Manager Dennis Kolar joined members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently for breakfast and to share…
Explore: Dow Gardens Whiting Forest Canopy Walk in Midland (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 2, 2018) Midland, MI- “There is a perceived sense of danger. Perceived is the key,” said Mike Whiting, President of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation of the new canopy walk at Whiting Forest in Dow Gardens. “There’s an adrenaline…
Explore: Douglas Evans Nature Preserve (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2018) Beverly Hills, MI -A recent adventure in Beverly Hills put me in the middle of an 18 acre nature preserve that has the most beautiful insects, and a pretty walking path. With fields of flowers and patches of woods along the Rouge River, there…
Explore: Red Oaks Nature Center (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – On 13 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre is the Red Oaks Nature Center. This oasis offers just over a mile’s worth of trails through a pretty patch of woods. Along the way one can listen to the calls…
Reporter Food: Sunny Sunrise at Whistle Stop Diner (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, MI- A Reporter Food column from Pleasant Ridge has been a long time coming, but finally I’ve had a chance to enjoy the Whistle Stop Diner at 24060 Woodward Ave. This tiny café is often packed, with a line…
Reporter Food: London Broil Sub from Delite (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2018) Ferndale, Detroit, Hamtramck, MI – Hamtramck and Detroit-based Delite Café & Deli added a Downtown Ferndale location this summer, and I finally had a chance to give it a try. The menu is full of sub and sandwich options, and they pride…
Explore: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2018) Southfield, MI- A one mile trail through deer-filled woods and wetlands is a great way to enjoy a morning, and Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield offers up a delightful place for it. Visitors are first greeted by an area of large…
Reporter Food: Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes at The Laundry in Fenton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Fenton, MI – Ah, breakfast. The time for sweet and savory combinations created by restaurants trying to outdo each other in uniqueness. The Laundry in Fenton is one of those places where the items on the menu make…
Explore: Robert H. Long Nature Park in Commerce Twp (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 22, 2018) Commerce Township, MI – Former Commerce Township Supervisor Robert H. Long was passionate about nature and the creation of spaces to protect it. That’s why the Robert H. Long Nature Park bears his name. And it is, indeed, an oasis.…
Reporter Food: Smoked Salmon Scramble from Cafe Muse (Crystal Proxmire, Sept. 16, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- On the menu at Cafe Muse there is a quote by Virginia Woolf: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” The quaint and classy restaurant in Downtown Royal Oak seeks to make…
Reporter Food: White Castle’s New Vegetarian Impossible Burger Sliders (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2018) Ferndale, Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, MI – Yesterday White Castle rolled out their newest, and much-anticipated, creation – the Impossible Burger slider. This plant-based burger has a similar texture and taste to real beef, but…
Reporter Food: Pad Thai from Pi’s Thai in Hazel Park Hazel Park, MI – For over 30 years Pi’s Thai at 24940 John R in Hazel Park has been serving up family-made Thai food. There are lots of choices on the menu like Rad Na, Fried Rice, Gang Kheaw, and Nam Sod. My favorite is…
Ferndalians Can Now Keep Up to Six Backyard Chickens Ferndale, MI- Ferndale City Council voted Monday night to increase the number of chickens permitted by residents from three to six. The item was passed on Monday night’s consent agenda. Ferndale first approved backyard chickens in 2012, with a limit of three. The ordinance retains requirements…
Explore: Yates Cider Mill (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI- An autumn tradition continues as Yates Cider Mill in Rochester Hills is serving up family fun and fresh-pressed apple cider. In 1863 William and Caroline Yates moved to Michigan from New York and purchased 80 acres of land on the Clinton River.…
Explore: The Parks Over I-696 in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 6, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Driving along I-696 between Lincoln and Coolidge in Oak Park and Southfield, one might not even realize they are driving underneath parks – complete with trees, pathways, and playground equipment. Two of those parks – Victoria Park and…
Reporter Food: Chicken Salad Sandwich at The Lunch Café, Berkley (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Berkley, MI – When I was having my first meal ever at The Lunch Café at 3116 Twelve Mile Rd in Downtown Berkley, the women behind the counter randomly started singing along with an upbeat love song. They greeted…
Dumpsters, Chickens, & Wind Turbines under Consideration by Holly Twp. (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Holly Twp, MI- The Holly Township Planning Commission is considering regulations for dumpsters, backyard chickens, and wind turbines. Each discussion is still in the early stages, with staff working on research and drafting of ordinances. And each will have…