16 Cases of Legionellosis in Oakland County, Officials Warn of Risks (MDHHS, July 9, 2018) Oakland County, MI – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is coordinating with local health departments across the state to investigate cases of legionellosis this summer. To date in 2018, there have been 135 confirmed cases of…
Ferndale Police Say Info on Deceased Woman Not Likely to be Released (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – An investigation continues into the cause of death of a woman found behind a building at 1521 Hilton near 9 Mile Road in Ferndale. The woman’s body was found Friday at around 10:30 am. …
2018 Candidate Interview: Vanessa Moss for State Senate District 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Northville, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, and Southfield, MI -Vanessa Moss is running for State Senate for the 11th District. She is on the Aug. 7,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Zach Rich for Farmington School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield Township, MI – Zach Rich is running for Farmington School Board on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot. This is a non-partisan position. At the time of posting, opponents for this position are not yet known,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ann Erickson Gault for County Commissioner Dist. 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Troy, MI – Ann Erickson Gault is running for County Commissioner for the 11th District. She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary Aug. 7, 2018. In the Republican Primary, Glenn Clark and Thomas E.…
Berkley Seeks Residents for New Technological Advisory Committee (Crystal Proxmire, July 7, 2018) The City of Berkley has created a Technology Advisory Committee, and they are seeking seven residents to serve. Here is the info from the city’s website: Technology Advisory Committee The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) will be an advisory committee to administrative staff…
Reporter Food: Boxty at Blackthorn Pub (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Holly, MI- In addition to a regular menu of delicious items, Blackthorn Pub in Downtown Holly offers specials that regularly change. I recently had Boxty, which was an Irish potato pancake stuffed with a mix of roasted mushrooms, kale, and whiskey cream sauce…
Ferndale Police Investigating Body Found Behind Building (Ferndale Police, July 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI – On July 6, 2018 at approximately 10:30am, Ferndale emergency Dispatch was notified that a body had been located by a citizen behind 1521 Hilton. Ferndale Police were dispatched and due to the condition of the body it was apparent to…
County Executive Gets Scam Call, Warns Others (Oakland County Executive Office, July 6, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is warning county residents to be aware of a phone scam threatening unsuspecting residents with arrest for non-payment of federal taxes. Patterson himself got a recorded message on his personal cell phone…
Former Troy City Manager Charged with Bribery (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2018) Troy, MI- Former Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick has been charged in Federal Court with bribery, with the FBI accusing him of accepting over $20,000 in gifts from a contractor. Kischnick was fired in March after being arrested for assaulting a female…
Royal Oak Man Drowns in Spencer Park in Rochester Hills (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 6, 2018) Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, MI – INCIDENT: 19:22 Hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Death Investigation / Drowning / OCSO Marine Unit Assist – #18-126669 SUMMARY: Deputies and the Rochester Hills Fire Department (RHFD) responded to Thelma…
9 Year Old Struck by Car on Auburn Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 6, 2018) Pontiac, MI- INCIDENT: 18:58 Hrs. – City of Pontiac – Pedestrian versus Automobile Personal Injury Accident / OCSO Crash Reconstruction Unit Assist – #18-126653 (UD-10) & #18-126693 (Crash Investigation) SUMMARY: Deputies responded along with the Waterford Regional Fire…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jim Ellison for State Rep. District 26 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 5, 2018) Royal Oak, and Madison Heights, MI- State Representative Jim Ellison is running for reelection to the 26th District. He is unopposed in the Democratic Primary on Aug. 7, 2018. Al Gui is unopposed in the Republican Primary. Ellison and Gui…
2018 Candidate Interview: Al Gui for State Rep. District 26 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 5, 2018) Royal Oak, and Madison Heights, MI- Al Gui is running for State Representative of the 26th District. He is unopposed in the Republican Primary on Aug. 7, 2018. Incumbent Jim Ellison is unopposed in the Democratic Primary. Gui and Ellison…
Boat Capsizes on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, 11 People Rescued West Bloomfield, MI- FROM DAY SHIFT: 07-04-2018, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 07-05-2018, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 16:46 hrs. – West Bloomfield Township – Assist to Law Enforcement / Watercraft Accident / OCSO Marine Unit Assist – #18-125812 SUMMARY: The OCSO Marine Unit was patrolling…
Oak Park Celebrates Independence Day with Pancakes, Parade, and People (Cheryl Weiss, July 6, 2018) Oak Park, MI- The 4th of July has been a special day with an annual big celebration in Oak Park since 1958, and this year was no exception. From the Mayor’s 5K Race, to fueling up at the Youth Assistance…
Troy Family Daze Festival Seeks Performers for International Day Celebration Troy, MI -The Troy Family Daze Festival organizers seek performers for the International Day Celebration on Saturday, September 15 from 1 – 5 pm and Sunday, September 16 from 12 – 9 pm. The Troy Family Daze Festival will be held on the Civic Center…
2018 Candidate Interview: Brian Calley for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Lansing, MI Brian Calley is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Patrick Colbeck, Jim Hines and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John J.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Yolanda Smith Charles for County Commission Dist. 17 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Southfield, MI – Yolanda Smith Charles is running in the Democratic Primary for County Commissioner for the 17th District. Also on the Democratic ballot is incumbent Nancy Quarles. Republican Jeremy Minkin is unopposed in…
2018 Candidate Interview: Candius Stearns for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 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 -Candius Stearns is running unopposed…