2018 Candidate Interview: Brian Calley for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Lansing, MI Brian Calley is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Patrick Colbeck, Jim Hines and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John J.…
50 Shades Movies Mysteriously Hidden, Berkley Library Stands up to the Censor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2018) Berkley, MI- Someone’s been playing censor at the Berkley Library, hiding copies of DVDs such as 50 Shades of Gray, 50 Shades Freed, and Eyes Wide Shut. Even the documentary Jerusalem was surreptitiously removed and hidden. Staff…
2018 Candidate Interview: Patrick Colbeck for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2018) Lansing, MI – Patrick Colbeck is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Brian Calley, Jim Hines and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #6: Boating (Michigan State Police, July 4, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
SMART Transit Millage Renewal on Aug. 7 Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2018) Oakland County, MI- On Aug. 7, 2018 voters in Oakland County will be asked to renew a millage that funds public transportation. This is NOT the millage for the Regional Transit Authority. This IS for a continuation of SMART services already…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #5: Swimming (Michigan State Police, July 2, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
2018 Candidate Interview: Charles Salgat for County Commissioner Dist. 16 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2018) Clawson, Troy, and Royal Oak, MI – Charles “Chuck” Salgat is running for County Commissioner for the 16th District and is on the Democratic Primary ballot for Aug. 7, 2018. Also on the Democratic Primary Ballot is Penny Luebs. Republican…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #4: Camping (Michigan State Police, June 30, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
2018 Candidate Interview: John J. Tatar for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 28, 2018) Lansing, MI – John J. Tatar is running in the Libertarian Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also on the Libertarian ballot is Bill Gelineau. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. On the Republican Primary ballot are Brian Calley, Patrick Colbeck, Jim Hines…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #3: Grilling (Michigan State Police, June 28, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
After Series of Attacks, Troy Fire Removes Baby Cooper Hawk (Troy Fire Dept, June 26, 2018) Troy, MI- A nesting pair of Cooper’s Hawks had been attacking residents on Hempstead Street in Troy for some time. After multiple citizens were injured from these attacks, and with no one in which to turn, a firefighter from…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #2: Fireworks (Michigan State Police, June 26, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
Reporter Food: Pollo a la Brasa and More at Culantro in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Peruvian fare has made its way to Downtown Ferndale with the new Peruvian polleria Culantro at 22939 Woodward Ave. It was a great place for a lunchtime meetup with a friend, though neither of…
Berkley Sets New Hours for Door-to-Door Peddling (City of Berkley, June 20, 2018) Berkley, MI – The Berkley City Council has adopted new hours for peddlers and solicitors, making it unlawful to engage in commercial peddling before 9 am or after 7 pm. Door-to-door soliciting in Berkley is prohibited at any time on Sundays. City…
Protest Planned in Pontiac Against Families Being Separated June 30 Pontiac, MI – In response to news of children being separated from their parents at the Mexican border there will be a protest held at the Pontiac Public Library June 30. The protest is scheduled to go from 10 am to 11:30 am and is…
Reporter Food: Dakota Inn Rathskeller in Detroit (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2018) Detroit, MI – In Germany, a rathskeller is a beer hall or pub in a basement where folks could gather together and discuss community issues and gossip, while drinking strong beer, and sometimes singing. Yes, singing. At 17324 John R St in…
With Car Wash Gone, Holly Hopes to Attract Investment to Saginaw Street (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2018) Holly, MI – With just under an acre of corner-lot land, kitty-corner from from Ganshaw Park and Bevins Lake, 610 N. Saginaw Street has the potential to be developed into any number of things. According to Downtown…
Oakland County Task Force Shares Suicide Prevention Resources (OCYSP Task Force, June 14, 2018) Oakland County, MI— The Oakland County Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force encourages residents to utilize local suicide prevention resources in the wake of new data released by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide rates increased in nearly every…
Things You May Not Have Known about Water & Sewer Service (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2018) Southfield, MI- Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash is in the midst of a series of visits to local libraries with a presentation on Water Infrastructure 101. Recently in Southfield he shared some basics and little known…
Stars Shine in Pontiac with Student Performances and Ascend Scholarships (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Each year the Clarence E. Phillips Ascend Foundation hosts a Night of the Stars to celebrate the talent of Pontiac’s youth, including performances and scholarship awards presentation. Over $84,000 in scholarships were awarded to kids in…