2018 Candidate Interview: Ben Carr for State Rep. Dist. 27 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, MI – Libertarian Benjamin (Ben) Carr is running for State Rep. for the 27th District. He is unopposed for the Libertarian Primary on Aug. 7, 2018.…
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…
Ferndale Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Assailant (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police are searching for a woman accused of aggravated assault. A surveillance camera shows a woman being attacked by woman wearing white pants in the alley between College Street and Ardmore off Woodward Avenue at approximately 1:45 am…
JJs in Madison Heights Expanding with Art Gallery/Bar (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 18, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – The owners of JJ’s Bar and Grill have come up with a vision of bringing the artistic community together with a new addition to their 26085 John R Rd location. Every Artist Bar and Gallery will be…
2018 Candidate Interview: Helaine Zack for County Commission Dist. 18 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2018) Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Huntington Woods, MI – County Commissioner Helaine Zack is seeking re-election to the 18th District. She is on the Aug. 7 Democratic Primary, as is challenger Ruel E. McPherson. On the…
2018 Candidate Interview: Steven Zimberg for County Commission Dist. 18 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2018) Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Huntington Woods, MI – Steven Zimberg is running for County Commissioner for the 18th District on the Aug.7 Republican Primary. Also on the Republican ballot is Allen Majorovi. On the Democratic…
Therapist James Wickersham Specializes in Recovery after Facing his own Addiction (Mel Corrigan, June 15, 2018) I sat down with James Wickersham at a coffee shop recently. Dressed in a button-down shirt, face adorned with glasses, he sported a steady, serious yet approachable demeanor. Wickersham is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) and a Certified…
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…
Royal Oak Police Searching for Holly Kay Towery, Phone and Vehicle Found (Royal Oak Police, June 14, 2018) Royal Oak, Pontiac, MI – Royal Oak police are investigating the disappearance of a 32-year-old Royal Oak woman. At 1:30 a.m. on June 13, 2018, the boyfriend of Holly Kay Towery contacted police to report she had…
Novi Schools Announce Robert Baker to be Next Middle School Principal (Novi Community Schools, June 14, 2018) NOVI, MI – The Novi Community School District Board of Education voted on June 14th to approve Robert Baker as the new principal of Novi Middle School. Mr. Baker will take over July 1st from Stephanie Schriner, who…
2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Secrest for State Rep. Dist. 40 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, MI – Paul Secrest is running for State Representative for the 40th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican ballot. Also on the Republican ballot…
2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Secrest for State Rep. Dist. 40 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, MI – Paul Secrest is running for State Representative for the 40th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican ballot. Also on the Republican ballot…
2018 Candidate Interview: Devin Bone for County Commission District 19 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2018) Berkley, Royal Oak, MI – Devin Bone is running for County Commissioner for District 19 and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. He is running against incumbent Dave Woodward. The winner will…
2018 Candidate Interview: Devin Bone for County Commission District 19 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2018) Berkley, Royal Oak, MI – Devin Bone is running for County Commissioner for District 19 and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. He is running against incumbent Dave Woodward. The winner will…
2018 Candidate Interview: Kelly Breen for State Rep. Dist. 38 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2018) Novi, South Lyon, Lyon Township, Walled Lake, Northville, MI – Kelly Breen is running for State Rep in the 38th District in the Democratic Primary on Aug. 7. Also on the Democratic Primary ballot are Aditi Bagchi, and Joe…
Royal Oak Signs Deal for New Development at Woodward and I-696 (Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, June 12, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- On Friday, June 8, the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority (DDA) closed on a deal with Singh Development Company, selling an undeveloped 4.15 acres on the south end of Main Street near the…