Madison Heights: Brian Hartwell Resigns to Run for Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2015) Communities can have different rules about elections, and in Madison Heights those rules are coming into play as Mayor Pro Tem Brian Hartwell was obligated to resign from his seat on City Council Monday night because he is officially a…
Royal Oak: Hotel Development Gains Approval (City of Royal Oak press release, July 28, 2015) The Michigan Strategic Fund unanimously approved Trailhead RO, LLC’s application for a award under the MEDC’s Michigan Community Revitalization Program’s loan participation program. Trailhead’s plans include replacing the obsolete Fresard car dealership, which has been vacant since 2008, with a…
Ferndale/Troy: Fire Truck Pull Raises Money for Special Olympics (C. Proxmire, July 28, 2015) Members of the Troy Fire Department team proved to be the toughest on Saturday as they were able to pull a firetruck faster than any other group at the Ferndale Fire Truck Pull for Special Olympics. The event was hosted by…
Nicole Arnold Saying Farewell to Holly Area Chamber (Compiled, July 28, 2015) After serving as Holly Chamber of Commerce President for two years, and Executive Director for six months, Nicole Arnold has given notice that she is leaving to move out of state with family. Arnold issued the following statement to Chamber Members Tuesday: The…
Help Clean Up Downtown Pontiac Aug. 8 (Better Pontiac, event listing) Be a Local Hero! On August 8th, we need your help to clean-up, improve, and restore downtown in preparation of Thunder in Pontiac. What: Downtown Pontiac Improvement Project Date: Saturday, August 8th Time: 9am – 1pm Place: Meet at the 50th District Courthouse in Downtown Pontiac. On…