Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination (FDA/Kroger Co, June 11, 2019) The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible…
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Each year Oakland County Times provides two opportunities to reach our readers and spread the word about your campaign – free candidate video interviews, as well as advertising opportunities. VIDEOS You can see previous videos HERE. These are short, easy video interviews that…
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2019) Lansing, MI – The number of days one can set off fireworks in Michigan has been reduced from 30 to about a dozen since Public Acts 633, 634, and 635 were signed into law at the end of 2018. This law…
Petitions Pulled for Berkley Mayor and Council Race, Still Time to Get on Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2019) Berkley, MI – Although the filing deadline is not until 4pm on July 23, several have already requested nominating petitions to be on the Nov. 5, 2019 ballot in the City of Berkley. Deputy City…
Ten Communities Win Main Street Oakland County Awards (Main Street Oakland County, May 13, 2019) Pontiac, Michigan – Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority captured the Spirit of Main Street award for the second time as 10 downtowns were honored Thursday during the gala celebration at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac.…
Districts’ Collaborative Approach Yields 35 Years of Student Success at CASA (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2019) Oak Park, MI – A model of shared services and focused learning, the Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts in Oak Park has been helping students from multiple school districts connect, grow, and succeed for 35 years. …
Reporter Food: Amici’s Smoked Salmon Pizza (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 13, 2019) Berkley, MI- Oakland County has some wonderful gourmet pizza choices, and Amici’s in Downtown Berkley is one place that’s been doing it for over 25 years! One of my favorites is the Smoked Salmon Pizza, which comes with smoked salmon, sour cream, scallions,…
Michigan “Ballot Selfie” Case Settled, Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day (Secretary of State, May 8, 2019) Lansing, MI- Subject to court approval, the Secretary of State today settled a federal lawsuit challenging Michigan’s restrictions on ballot photography, sometimes known as “ballot selfies.” Under the settlement, in which both parties to…
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities (United Way for Southeastern Michigan, April 24, 2019) Summer Spark, a free online tool designed to help busy parents and caregivers find quality summer programs all in one place, has made it easier than ever to search for fun, engaging and educational activities and programs…
Central Woodward Junior Chamber Connects Young Professionals with Community (Joannie Zelinski, 2019 Chapter President, Central Woodward Junior Chamber, April 22, 2019) Berkley, MI – If you’re a young adult age 21 to 40 who would like to become active in the community while having a good time and meeting new people look no further than…
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Announces Cancer Diagnosis (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2019) Waterford, MI- Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced Tuesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Patterson will not be resigning from his position, but will instead take time off for treatment and to be…
18 Confirmed Measles Cases, Updated list of Exposure Sites includes Royal Oak, Wixom, Farmington Hills and More (Oakland County Health Division, Mar. 25, 2019) Pontiac, Mich. – Below is the most recent measles outbreak information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division: Confirmed cases and vaccinations given 18…
Berkley, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Southfield, West Bloomfield Among Cities on Newest List for Potential Exposure to Measles (Oakland County Health Division, March 23, 2019) Pontiac, MI – Additional exposure locations have been identified in Oakland County’s measles outbreak. If you were at the following locations on the dates and times listed below, you were…
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference (C. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Lansing, MI- Officials and city administrators from across the state gathered in Lansing this week for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference. MML provides educational and networking opportunities, including classes on topics that are important to local…
Additional Measles Cases Confirmed in Oakland County (Oakland County Health Dept, March 21, 2019) Pontiac, MI– Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division today received confirmation of four additional measles cases in Oakland County. Three other cases are currently under investigation. These cases follow a confirmed travel-related measles case announced…
Reporter Food: Grilled Skinny Jimmy at The Lunch Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Berkley, MI -When I first went to The Lunch Cafe in September, I met Cindy and Angela Coon – the mother/daughter team responsible for the fine home-style soups and sandwiches that TLC is known for. At that time, Cindy was…
Former Students Help Make 94th Birthday Special for Retired Clawson Music Teacher (Lara Mossa, March 8, 2019) BERKLEY – She said the secret to longevity is taking a nap every day and eating good food. “And my kids take good care of me,” said Zenovia Courtney, 93, of Berkley. A former music teacher, Courtney turns…
Sales Coach Frank Driscoll Shares Tips for Motivation and Social Media (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Frank Driscoll starts every day off with success. “I wake up, right off the bat, I close my eyes and I start to think. I’m in my car. In my driveway. I go in. I…
Goals, Compromise, and Ethics Part of MTA Training for Elected Officials (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 17, 2019) Okemos, MI – When a room full of elected officials from townships around the state were asked how many of their boards do annual or bi-annual goal-setting, only a couple raised their hands. The question was asked at…
Survivors of Violence Need Not Leave Beloved Pets Behind (Lara Mossa, Feb. 2, 2019) PONTIAC, MI – It was 2001. Dr. Tracy Thompson knew she had to do something. Thompson had only the clothes on her back and a hastily-packed suitcase when she left her husband. He had tried to hold her against her will…