Jodi Wong, Illitch Charities and Others Earn AFP Philanthropy Awards

Jodi Wong, Illitch Charities and Others Earn AFP Philanthropy Awards (AFP, Nov. 11, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – National Philanthropy Day is Wednesday, November 15, and several Southeastern Michigan residents, companies and organizations have been honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Detroit Chapter for their charitable giving and volunteering. The philanthropists, volunteers…

Following 12 Drug Trafficking Indictments, Sheriff Puts Heroin Problem in Context

Following 12 Drug Trafficking Indictments, Sheriff Puts Heroin Problem in Context (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2017) Pontiac, MI – A dozen Oakland County residents have been charged with selling heroin mixed with fentanyl, seven of whom were charged with distribution resulting in death, revealed Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in a press conference Wednesday…

Murder Victim’s Family Accepts $1.07 Million Settlement from Oakland County

Murder Victim’s Family Accepts $1.07 Million Settlement from Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2017)   Madison Heights, MI – A lawsuit brought by the family of Shelley Hilliard against Oakland County has ended with a $1.07 million settlement.  19-year-old Hilliard was murdered after a Madison Heights police officer revealed that she was the…

2017 Candidate Interview: Madison Heights Councilperson Mark Bliss

2017 Candidate Interview: Madison Heights Councilperson Mark Bliss (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2017) Madison Heights, MI –  Madison Height Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss is seeking re-election to City Council in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot vying for three seats are Ronald Butcher, Johnnette P. Eggert, Aaron Flanigan, Roslyn Grafstein,…

2017 Candidate Interview: Roslyn Grafstein for Madison Heights City Council

2017 Candidate Interview:  Roslyn Grafstein for Madison Heights City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 21, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Roslyn Grafstein is one of eight candidates running for three seats on the Madison Heights City Council.  She will be joined on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot by Mark Bliss, Ronald Butcher, Johnette P. Eggert,…

Madison Heights Youth Assistance Beats and Heats Bowl-a-Thon Oct. 28

Madison Heights Youth Assistance Beats and Heats Bowl-a-Thon Oct. 28 Madison Heights, MI – Madison Heights firefighters and police will be on hand for the Beats and Heats Bowl-a-Thon to benefit Madison Heights Youth Assistance on Oct. 28, 2017. Join in the fun. $25 per person includes two games of bowling, shoes, food and soda.…

Ducks Unlimited S. Oakland 30th Annual Banquet Oct. 19 in Madison Heights

Ducks Unlimited S. Oakland 30th Annual Banquet & Fundraiser Oct. 19 in Madison Heights Madison Heights, MI – Thursday, October 19, 2017 Time & Location 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors Open at 5:30 PM, Cocktails at 6:00 PM Club Venetian, 29310 John R. Road Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071 View on Map Ticket Information Available…

Madison Hts. Meet the Candidates & Test New Voting Machines Sept. 13

Madison Hts. Meet the Candidates & Test New Voting Machines Sept. 13 Madison Heights, MI – Meet the Candidates and Demonstration of New Voting Machines Hosted by The Madison Heights Community Round Table Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:00 to 7:00 pm – Demonstration of new voting machines with an opportunity to try them out 7:00…

YMCA Program Volunteer Earns Baker College Leadership Scholarship

YMCA Program Volunteer Earns Baker College Leadership Scholarship (Baker College, Aug. 25, 2017) MADISON HEIGHTS, MI. – Sarah Tereau, of Madison Heights, is the recipient of the top 2017 Baker College Leadership Scholarship of $2,500. The Leadership Scholarship is awarded annually to a student attending Baker College’s Auburn Hills campus who demonstrates academic achievement and…

2017 Candidate Interview: Johnnette Eggert for Madison Heights City Council

2017 Candidate Interview: Johnnette Eggert for Madison Heights City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 22, 2017) Madison Heights, MI –Johnette Eggert of Madison Heights is one of eight candidates running for three seats on the Madison Heights City Council. Also on the ballot are Mark Bliss, Ronald Butcher, Aaron Flanigan, Roslyn Grafstein, Mark L. Kimble,…