Love on the House Floor: State Rep Gives Surprise Proposal (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 12, 2014) When Delena Kajy got called up in front of the State House on Dec. 9, she had no idea what her boyfriend, State Representative Klint Kesto was up to. He told her there would be a simple resolution,…
New Businesses Met with Union Protests (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 12, 2014) The new shops on Woodward Avenue just north of Cambourne are nearing completion, with independently-owned franchises like Dickey’s BBQ, Sports Clips, and Verizon just getting settled in, and newcomers like LaVida Massage and Rocket Novelty & Candy ready to serve customers. Though…
Oakland County gets Million Dollar Federal Suicide Prevention Grant (OCCMHA press release, Dec. 12, 2014) Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) is receiving $200,000 annually for five years to support suicide prevention efforts throughout the county. The funds are part of a five-year grant, totaling nearly $4 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental…
Senator-Elect Gary Peters Announces Key Staff (Gary Peters Press Release, Dec. 11, 2014) Last week, U.S. Senator-elect Gary Peters announced that Elise Lancaster will be his State Director in Michigan and that his current Chief of Staff, Eric Feldman, will continue that role in Peters’ Senate office. Lancaster, who resides in Dewitt, Michigan, served as…
Berkley Offers Winter Break Camps (Berkley Parks and Rec, Dec. 12, 2014) Are you looking for something for your children to do over winter break? Berkley Parks and Recreation will be offering four days of vacation camp over the holiday break. Each day brings a new adventure as the campers will get to go on…
Moonshine and Good Times: End of Prohibition Event Raised Money for Goodfellows (C. Proxmire, Dec. 12, 2014) Another year of 1920s costumes and passing the moonshine jug has helped the Ferndale Goodfellows with their mission of providing a Christmas to needy family. The End of Prohibition Party is the creation of Larry and Monica Mills,…