Springfield Twp/Davisburg

Photos from the 2016 Oakland County Fair

July 16th 2016

Photos from the 2016 Oakland County Fair (C. Proxmire, July 16, 2016) Davisburg, MI – The Oakland County Fair is not just a day of rides, shows and animals.  It’s actually a 9 day fair with many people camping at the fair itself for the whole experience.  Kids from all over Oakland County come to […]

Guest Column: The Value of Street Trees

July 15th 2016

Guest Column: The Value of Street Trees (Robert J. Gibbs, AICP, ASLA, July 15, 2016) Trees are an indispensable component of good neighborhoods. When the right species are planted in the right place and cared for properly, many benefits are realized. Street trees soften hardscapes, buffer pedestrians from moving vehicles, and create “outdoor rooms” that […]

Springfield Township Superhero Family Ice Cream Night July 20

July 12th 2016

Springfield Township Superhero Family Ice Cream Night July 20 (events) Davisburg, MI – Superhero Family Ice Cream Night! 6-8pm Wednesday, July 20th at 12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350 – only $3 per person! Sign up now at https://stpr.us/CourseActivities.aspx?id=11 or call to register at (248) 846-6558! Our goal is to make the oc115 the best, […]

Police Looking for Possible Witness in Sexual Assault Investigation in Holly Twp

July 9th 2016

Police Looking for Possible Witness in Sexual Assault Investigation in Holly Twp (Michigan State Police, July 9, 2016) Holly Township, MI – On June 26, 2016 at approximately 3 30 AM troopers were dispatched to the area of Milford Road and East Rose Center Road in Holly Township to attempt to locate a female that […]

FOIA Turns 50. Here is Why That Matters.

July 4th 2016

FOIA Turns 50.  Here is Why That Matters. (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2016) Washington DC – The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the law that requires the Federal Government to operate with transparency and to disclose information that is requested by the public (including the media). There are exemptions to what information can […]

Police Chief’s Recommendations for Avoiding Traffic

July 2nd 2016

Police Chief’s Recommendations for Avoiding Traffic (Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, July 2, 2016) We are all looking forward to a fun holiday weekend, I know I am.  One concern we share with you is about traffic.  Last weekend we heard from folks who got caught up in traffic northbound on I-75 north of […]

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

July 1st 2016

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish (Guest blog, Nkenge Burkhead, Prevention Education Specialist, HAVEN, July 1, 2016) People often ask, “How did you get involved in this work?” This is a question advocates working to end domestic and sexual violence have been asked countlessly. Their answers are often filled with personal experiences. Many advocates identify as both survivor […]

Drivers Stop to Help Baby Deer in Springfield Township (video)

June 25th 2016

Drivers Stop to Help Baby Deer in Springfield Township (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 24, 2016) Springfield Twp., MI – This kind of thing probably happens all the time, especially in northern Oakland County, but experiencing a group of strangers coming together to act quickly, get messy, and save an animal in distress was a […]

Oakland County Fair’s Family Safety Day to Feature Fire Trucks, Police Cars & More July 17

June 25th 2016

Oakland County Fair’s Family Safety Day to Feature Fire Trucks, Police Cars & More July 17 (EVENT page) My name is Dave Page and I am the vice-chairperson and event coordinator for the 2nd Annual Family Safety Day at the Oakland County Fair. I am inviting everyone to join us at the Oakland County Fair […]

Summer Food Program for Kids Locations

June 21st 2016

Summer Food Program for Kids Locations (SE Michigan United Way, June 21, 2016) Meet Up and Eat Up – Summer Meet Up and Eat Up is a collaborative movement to ensure that every child has access to nutritious meals 3 times a day, 365 days a year. For kids who rely on free and reduced […]