Rochester Hills City Council Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy (City of Rochester Hills, Dec. 12, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – The Rochester Hills City Council is seeking interested qualified voters to fill an At-Large Vacancy on City Council for a term to expire on November 17, 2019. Candidates are asked to apply by Monday, Dec. 17…
North Oakland County Fire Authority Seeking Citizen Representative for Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 10, 2018) Holly, MI – The North Oakland County Fire Authority (NOCFA) Board of Directors announces the opening of the Citizen at Large representative member. This position shall serve as the fifth member of the NOCFA Board of Directors for a…
Health Department Reports May Give Clue as to Ferndale Tim Horton’s Closure (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The sudden closure of Tim Hortons at 22230 Woodward Avenue last week has caused speculation among neighbors as to why. Health Department reports obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request show that…
Tree Lighting Brings Pleasant Ridge Community Together (Tom Treuter, Dec. 9, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Drivers along Woodward Avenue may notice a giant tree aglow with holiday lights next to Pleasant Ridge City Hall. Each year residents gather around for a night of merriment that peaks with the Mayor and Santa Claus leading the…
Smiles and Sunshine at Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Lovely weather and a team of dedicated volunteers made the Downtown Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival a memorable one. The annual event features ice sculptures in front of local businesses and visits with Santa Claus. Kids were also able…
Reporter Food: Salmon Apricot Salad at Deer Lake Inn (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2018) Independence Township, Clarkston, MI – Deer Lake Inn in Independence Township near Clarkston is part of the Kruse and Muer family of restaurants. A friend and I went for lunch and enjoyed the cozy little restaurant that sits atop a…
Ferndale Housing Gets Approval to Continue with RAD Process (FHC, Dec. 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI- – The Ferndale Housing Commission (FHC) has received approval to move forward in the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program application process, administered through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for which initial steps began in May…
Holly Dickens Festival Continues (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 6, 2018) Holly, MI- The Holly Dickens Festival is nearing the end, with the last day being Dec. 9. Last weekend’s festivities had the historic downtown full of characters from Victorian times, especially those from the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” Here are pictures from last…
LARA Embraces “Marijuana” Spelling, Announces Bureau to Regulate (LARA, Dec. 6, 2018) Lansing, MI- With the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (Proposal 1) becoming state law today, the Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) announced that the regulation of adult-use marijuana has been added to the newly-renamed Bureau of Marijuana Regulation (BMR).…
Reporter Food: Albanian Gluten Free Pizza From Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 5, 2018) Troy, Southfield, MI- Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria is a 100% gluten free and nut free restaurant with locations in Troy and Southfield. Renee’s was created in honor of the owner’s daughter Renee who has Celiac Disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. There…
Lake Orion Shares Parking Study Results, Vision Moving Forward (Downtown Lake Orion, Dec. 5, 2018) Lake Orion, MI – BMP (Best management practices) coming to Downtown Lake Orion Parking for 2019! A New Mission and Vision along with an Action Plan to better meet business and customer needs and accommodate employees and residents requirements…
Guns Taken from Home of Man Making Workplace Threats (OCSO, Dec. 5, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Deputies responded to the United Shore Mortgage Building in the 500 block of E. South Blvd. on the report that a former employee had been making threatening statements via text messaging. Upon their arrival, Deputies spoke with the complainant regarding…
Teens and Young Adults Learn Police Work in Sheriff Dept. Cadet Program (Lara Mossa, Dec. 5, 2018) PONTIAC – When Ryan Tottingham goes into the U.S. Navy next year, he will already understand the discipline and structure it takes to be a good sailor. Tottingham, 20, of Lapeer is one of 20 young adults…
Dino’s and M-Brew for Sale as Dean Bach Plans to Head Up North (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Nineteen years ago when Dean Bach was ready to open a restaurant, there was an investor willing to give him a chance. Now as he prepares to sell Dino’s Lounge and M-Brew, or…
Former Chief Shares Why Youth Assistance Matters as Org. Celebrates 65 years (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 2, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Recently-retired Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko has seen firsthand what happens when kids are exposed to violence, poverty, or neglect. Often when young people find themselves in trouble with the law, it…
Reporter Food: Biscuits and Gravy at Nicky D’s Coney Island (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 2, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- Remember that day we got some snow? Well, thinking that winter was finally upon us I decided to warm my tummy with a hearty breakfast of biscuits and gravy with eggs at Nicky D’s Coney Island…