Southfield

Young Ladies Learn about Business and Life from Day Trip to Cambridge Offices

November 12th 2018

  Young Ladies Learn about Business and Life from Day Trip to Cambridge Offices (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2018) Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Washington Twp, MI-  When you ask some kids what they want to do when they get older, some will pipe right away up with an answer. For example, Janese James wants […]

Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election

November 7th 2018

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

November 7th 2018

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 […]

Emergency Gas Line Repair Closes 14 Mile Through End of Nov.

November 7th 2018

  Emergency Gas Line Repair Closes 14 Mile Through End of Nov. (Road Commission for Oakland County, Nov. 7, 2018) Consumers Energy has closed eastbound 14 Mile Road between Telegraph and Lahser roads on the Bingham Farms/Bloomfield Twp. border for an emergency gas line repair. The repair is expected to be completed and the lane […]

2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies

November 6th 2018

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 […]

Southfield to host Veterans’ Day Ceremony November 9

November 2nd 2018

Southfield to host Veterans’ Day Ceremony November 9 Southfield, MI- The city of Southfield will host the annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Friday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road. As part of the ceremony, the City is also seeking speakers to provide approximately one-minute tributes for living or deceased veterans […]

Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved

October 30th 2018

  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 […]

Interviews with 9th Congressional District Candidates

October 23rd 2018

Interviews with 9th Congressional District Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 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 – Republican Candius Stearns, Democrat Andy Levin, […]

Southfield Fire Chief and State Officials Discuss PFAS in Firefighting Foam

October 19th 2018

  Southfield Fire Chief and State Officials Discuss PFAS in Firefighting Foam (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 19, 2018) Southfield, MI- Fire departments around the state of Michigan have fire suppression foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), which, when used or spilled, can contaminate drinking water and affect public health. On Thursday, October 18, officials including State […]

Oak Park Announces Kroger’s Interest in Former Kmart Location

October 15th 2018

  Oak Park Announces Kroger’s Interest in Former Kmart Location (City of Oak Park, Oct. 15, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Oak Park city officials are happy to announce they have made progress in their discussions with The Kroger Company, the country’s largest supermarket chain, regarding their interest in opening a new Kroger grocery store at the site of the old Kmart located at […]