Oak Park

2016 Candidate Interview: Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash (video)

June 9th 2016

2016 Candidate Interview:  Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – In the County-wide race for Water Resources Commissioner (formerly titled Drain Commissioner), the Democratic Incumbent Jim Nash faces Republican challenger Robert Buxbaum on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. Nash was elected to the position […]

Ferndale Schools Celebrates Graduation Successes

June 3rd 2016

Ferndale Schools Celebrates Graduation Successes (Blake Prewitt, Superintendent Ferndale Schools, June 3, 2016) Ferndale, MI –  “I care more about the people my students become than  the scores on the tests they take.”  – Anonymous It is graduation season, which is always a great time of year. I listen to the elementary teachers and principals […]

Author Talk: Discovering Michigan County by County June 14

June 2nd 2016

Author Talk: Discovering Michigan County by County June 14 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Tues., June 14 at 6 p.m. Discovering Michigan County by County with Barbara VanderMolin Oak Park Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI Barbara VanderMolin, author of “Discovering Michigan County by County,” is presenting the A-Z Guide to each […]

1.2 Mill Proposal to go on Nov. 8 Ballot for “Rapid, Reliable, Regional” Transit

June 1st 2016

1.2 Mill Proposal to go on Nov. 8 Ballot for “Rapid, Reliable, Regional” Transit (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1, 2016) Southfield, MI – The RTA unveiled their Regional Master Transit Plan on Tuesday, including information on a proposed 1.2 mill tax to fund it.  Voters in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties will have their […]

Three Poems by Erik Tungate…

June 1st 2016

Three Poems by Erik Tungate (Greenhouse Effect, Spring, Oh Michigan) (Eric Tungate, from Signposts and Constellations, June 1, 2016) Greenhouse Effect each discovery is a view of the self each movement is a sign of change each is every and every is all the girls return to the summer ball the trend is catching and […]

Three Friends Become Eagle Scouts (video)

May 30th 2016

Three Friends Become Eagle Scouts (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Becoming an Eagle Scout is a rare achievement, one that less than 1% of all Boy Scouts make. This year Ferndale Troop 1542 had three young men earn the honor.  In a ceremony at Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church in Ferndale […]

Leadership Style Earns OP Public Safety Director Statewide Award

May 29th 2016

Leadership Style Earns Oak Park Public Safety Director Statewide Award (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 29, 2016) Oak Park, MI – Oak Park Public Safety Director Steve Cooper has been in charge of Police and Fire services since 2012 and has been with the department since 1990, working his way up the ranks from a patrol […]

Suicide Prevention Efforts Grow Across Oakland County, Training Available

May 27th 2016

Suicide Prevention Efforts Grow Across Oakland County, Training Available (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2016) Troy, MI – Southfield Police Officer Mark Zacks used to have trouble asking the question “Do you think about hurting yourself?” or “Have you thought about suicide?” With 28 years on the force including 15 on the special entry and […]

Oak Park: Jump for Joy Bounce House Day June 20

May 27th 2016

Oak Park: Jump for Joy Bounce House Day June 20 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Mon., June 20, 2 p.m. Jump for Joy! Oak Park Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 691-7480 Inflatable Fun! If you like climbing and sliding, you’ll love the ‘Jump for Joy’ day outside the Oak […]

Movie Night at Oak Park Library: Ant-Man June 20

May 27th 2016

Movie Night at Oak Park Library: Ant-Man June 20 (EVENT page) Monday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. Monday Movie Night at the Library Oak Park Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 691-7480   Have you heard about Monday Movie Nights at the Oak Park Library? On the third Monday of the month […]