Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Oakland County voters came out yesterday in record numbers for a Midterm Election. The overall turnout percentage of 64.2 percent of all registered voters, compares to 48.0 percent in 2014 and 51.4 percent in 2010. Turnout…
County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – For the first time in decades the Oakland County Commission has more Democrats serving than Republicans. The newly elected Commissioners will take their seats on Jan. 1, and a new Chair will be appointed. There will be…
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2018) Election results are coming in! This page will be updated as information becomes available. Scroll down to see our collage of “I voted” sticker selfies. And visit Oakland County Clerk election results page for the most up to date info. The winners of…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 13 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 13th District the candidates are Republican incumbent Marty Knollenberg, and Democrat Mallory McMorrow. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Watch…
Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved. Bloomfield , MI – The invitation is open for those who want to help Oakland County celebrate it’s 200th birthday in 2020. Historical societies and commissions, neighborhood groups, downtown organizations, local officials and administrators, school districts, and anyone with an interest in tying…
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 the ballot is Democrat Padma Kuppa. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Check out the interview with Tietz below: For more…
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 are four people running for four seats. Candidates are: Andrea Hodges, Thomas J. Reed, Jr., Ted Verner and Kimberly Ann Zarnick (write in). This is a…
2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues – NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION Check back often for updates. To schedule an interview contact editor@oc115.com.
On the Ballot: Two Charter Amendments on Clawson Ballots Clawson, MI- Voters in Clawson have two Charter Amendments on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot. Ballot language is as follows: Clawson City Charter Amendment Proposal 18 – 1 Shall Chapter 18, Section 18.07 of the Clawson Charter, which currently requires publication of notices, proceedings, and ordinances …
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…
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…
Nominations Open for Oakland County 40 Under 40 Awards (Oakland County Executive Office, Oct. 3, 2018) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson‘s Elite 40 Under 40 initiative, now in its eighth year, celebrates Oakland County’s “Best and Brightest” between ages 18 and 39. If you know a young person who adds value to the community…
“Gatorade Grandpa” Fighting Clawson Mavericks Beverage Ban (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept.12, 2018) Clawson, MI – Jim Martin likes to cheer on his 8 year old grandson Kayden as he plays football with the Clawson Mavericks. He also likes to treat the boy to a bottle of Gatorade. “He’s been in football three years,” Martin said. …
Reporter Food: Fajitas at Mojave Cantina in Clawson (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Clawson, MI – Mojave Cantina in Clawson was a great choice for a pre-meeting feast. I ordered their steak fajitas which came sizzling hot on a cast iron pan that included peppers and onions. The other toppings were also fresh and…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ellen Lipton for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 19, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI –Ellen Lipton is running…
2018 Candidate Interview: Marty Knollenberg for State Senate District 13 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 19, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, MI – State Senator Marty Knollenberg is running for re-election to the 13th District. He is unopposed in the Republican Primary. In the Democratic Primary, Mallory McMorrow is unopposed.…
Miss Oakland County Vivian Zhong will Compete for Miss Michigan Title (Miss Oakland County, July 17, 2018) Rochester, Northville, MI — Vivian Zhong, 21, of Northville was crowned Miss Oakland County 2018 at the annual pageant held July 14, 2018 at Oakland University’s Dodge Auditorium. The new Miss Oakland County won a $1,150 education scholarship…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ethan Baker for State Rep. District 41 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2018) Troy, Clawson, MI –Ethan Baker is running in the Republican Primary for State Representative of the 41st District. Also on the Aug. 7, 2018 Republican Primary ballot are Ronald Dwyer and Doug Tietz. Padma Kuppa is unopposed in the Democratic…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ronald Dwyer for State Rep. District 41 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018) Troy, Clawson, MI – Ronald Dwyer is running in the Republican Primary for State Representative of the 41st District. Also on the Aug. 7, 2018 Republican Primary ballot are Ethan Baker and Doug Tietz. Padma Kuppa is unopposed in the…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jim Hines for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Lansing, MI – Jim Hines is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Brian Calley, Patrick Colbeck and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John…