Reporter Food: All American Burger at Republica (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2018) Berkely, MI- After a long day of doing video interviews with candidates for office throughout Oakland County and beyond, I was tired, hot and hungry. Republica, located at 1999 Coolidge Hwy in Berkley, made all of that better. This cozy little neighborhood…
2018 Candidate Interview: Kristina Karamo for County Commissioner Dist. 10 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 14, 2018) Pontiac, and Auburn Hills, MI- Kristina Karamo is running for County Commission for the 10th District in the Republican Primary Aug. 7, 2018. David. B. Foster is also on the Republican Primary ballot. On the Democratic Primary ballot are incumbent…
2018 Candidate Interview: Alex Meyers for State Rep. District 35 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 14, 2018) Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Franklin, MI – Alex Meyers is running for State Representative in the 35th District on the Democratic Primary which is Aug. 7, 2018. Also on the Democratic Primary ballot are Kyra Harris…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jim Hines for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Lansing, MI – Jim Hines is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Brian Calley, Patrick Colbeck and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John…
2018 Candidate Interview: Elissa Slotkin for Congress District 8 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Holly, Brandon Twp, Clarkston, Addison Twp, Oakland Twp, Orion Twp, Lake Orion, Independence Twp, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Rose Twp, Oxford, Brighton, East Lansing, Lansing, Howell, Okemos, Fenton and Mason, MI – Elissa Slotkin is running in the Democratic Primary for Congress…
2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Smith for Congress District 8 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Holly, Brandon Twp, Clarkston, Addison Twp, Oakland Twp, Orion Twp, Lake Orion, Independence Twp, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Rose Twp, Springfield Twp, Highland Twp, Oxford, Brighton, East Lansing, Lansing, Howell, Okemos, Fenton and Mason, MI – Chris Smith is running in the…
Cutest Pet in Brandon Township? Library Contest to Determine Winner (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Ortonville, Brandon Township, MI – Who has the cutest pet in the Ortonville area? This question was recently posed to Brandon Township Library patrons as part of a contest/fundraiser for the library. Proud pet parents were able to pay…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jeremy Moss for State Senate District 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 12, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield, MI – Jeremy Moss is running for State Senate for the 11th District. He is on the Aug.…
Reporter Food: Toast ‘n Jams in Muskegon Muskegon, MI -One of the great things about traveling around Michigan is finding memorable dining experiences. Toast ‘n Jams in Muskegon is exactly the kind of place for an out of town writer to be inspired. Earlier this year I paid a visit and ordered their German Omelette,…
MoGo Bike Share to Expand to SE Oakland Communities (MoGo, July 12, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak, MI -After more than one year of operations, MoGo announced plans to expand its service to more neighborhoods in Detroit, as well as to five different cities in the region. In addition to…
Rat Patrol, Color Guard and FernCare Among Ferndale Grant Recipients (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 11, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Rat Patrol was one of seven community projects that received grant money from the Ferndale Community Foundation this year. Checks were presented at Monday night’s City Council meeting by Foundation President (and Council member)…
Swastikas, Slur & Other Graffiti Sprayed on Cars, Utility Boxes in Independence Twp. (Oakland County Sheriff, July 11, 2018) Independence Township, MI – Deputies responded to the 5500 block of Chestnut Hill Drive for a Malicious Destruction of Property report. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the complainant and were advised that several vehicles, street signs…
2018 Candidate Interview: Andy Levin for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 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 -Andy Levin is running…
2018 Candidate Interview: Klint Kesto for Congress, 11th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2018) Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton Township, Clawson, Commerce Township, Farmington, Highland Township, Lake Angelus, Livonia, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville/Northville Township, Novi/Novi Township, Plymouth/Plymouth Township, Rochester Hills, South Lyon, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, West Bloomfield, White Lake Township, and Wixom,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Mari Manoogian for Senate Rep. District 40 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, MI –Mari Manoogian is running for State Representative for the 40th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic ballot. Also on the Democratic ballot is Nicole…
Suspect Injured by 15 Foot Fall in Ferndale (Ferndale Police, July 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI -On the morning of July 10, 2018, a 44-year-old male resident of Sterling Heights entered a home on the 100 block of Spencer in Ferndale. The home’s female resident had previously obtained a personal protection order against this subject due…
Debra Reda Identified as Woman Found in Ferndale, Will be Remembered (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police have released the identity of the woman whose body was found at 1521 Hilton Friday. Sixty-two year old Debra Reda will be remembered by many as the woman who would ride her child-size…
Reporter Food: Blissful Smoothie and Go South Wrap at GreenSpace & Go (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- Eating healthy on the go can be a challenge, especially if you seek out vegetarian and vegan options. But GreenSpace & Go at 32867 Woodward Ave Royal Oak MI 48073 (near 14 Mile) is…
Softball and Smiles for Boys and Girls Clubs (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – In spite of sweltering temperatures, dozens of people came out to Martin Road Park for a day of softball and bbq to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties. The Celebrity Softball Tournament featured…
Water Boil Advisory Issued for Rochester Hills (City of Rochester Hills, July 9, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Effective immediately, a water boil alert for the area north of Tienken & west of Livernois. These precautionary actions are being taken due to the loss of water pressure in the water system. This boil water notice…