Protestors in Ferndale Oppose President’s State of Emergency, Border Wall (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2019) Ferndale, MI – As part of protests held around the country Monday, over fifty people gathered at Nine Mile and Woodward in Downtown Ferndale with signs and chats opposing President Donald Trump’s declaration of a state of emergency at…
Susan’s Special Needs to Close; Consultations Will Continue By Appointment (Leslie Ellis, Feb. 17, 2019) Pleasant Ridge, MI- Being diagnosed with breast cancer plunges a woman into a surreal gauntlet of sterile hospital rooms, unfamiliar medical terms, anxious loved ones and, often, distressing physical changes. When such a shell-shocked woman walks into Susan’s Special Needs…
Goals, Compromise, and Ethics Part of MTA Training for Elected Officials (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 17, 2019) Okemos, MI – When a room full of elected officials from townships around the state were asked how many of their boards do annual or bi-annual goal-setting, only a couple raised their hands. The question was asked at…
Reporter Food: Omelettes at Coolidge Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2019) Oak Park, MI – There are over 30 omelette options on the menu at Coolidge Cafe in Oak Park. In addition to this variety, there is a build-your-own option. My friend did this and had hers made with ham, mushroom, and veggies. I…
Pinewood Derby Teaches Ferndale Scouts about Physics, Trust and More (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2019) Ferndale, MI- What makes a pinewood derby car the best? It’s a question contemplated each year by the boys (and girls) of the Tigers, Bears, Wolves, and Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 1221 in Ferndale as they prepare for…
Beaumont Announces Plans for 13 & Woodward, Including Meijer and Hotel (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2019) Royal Oak, MI- Beaumont Health has announced plans for their property at 13 Mile and Woodward Avenue, just east of their existing hospital. According to their statement: “Woodward Corners by Beaumont, a 117,000-square-foot commercial development located at the…
Holly Car Show Continues on Saginaw Street in Spite of Concerns (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2019) Holly, MI – Each Wednesday in warm weather, classic cars line up along Saginaw Street in Downtown Holly where the historic buildings provide ambiance for the regular group of friends and car enthusiasts to gather. While the Holly…
Reporter Food: Smoked Turkey Sandwich at The Root (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 13, 2019) White Lake, MI- The Root in White Lake came highly recommended, and reading about the restaurant’s nine year tradition of seasonal, local foods prepared by talented chefs, I can see why. The restaurant was sold in 2018, though it carries on…
Ferndale Man Shares Story of Donating Marrow in Hopes of More Lives Saved (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 12, 2019) Ferndale, MI- Blake Scheer’s smiling face was missed around the Ferndale community for a few days, but it wasn’t a vacation that took the busy banker out of town. He was off in Washington DC, donating…
Oakland County Electeds Respond to Governor’s State of the State Speech (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 13, 2019) Lansing, MI- The Capitol was bustling as Senators and Representatives from around the state and their guests gathered to hear Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s first State of the State address. In the hour before the speech, guests mingled in…
Governor Whitmer’s 2019 State of the State Address (Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Feb. 12, 2019) Lansing, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her first State of the State Address Tuesday in Lansing. Here’s what she had to say: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak tonight about the growing challenges we face in Michigan,…
Cats in the Office are Part of Rose Township Charm Rose Township Offices (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 10, 2019) Rose Township, MI- Rose Township Supervisor Dianne Scheib-Snider is “not a cat person,” but when she became Township Supervisor in 2016 she found herself being “office mom” to a pair of somewhat friendly felines – appropriately…
Reporter Food: Guampky (Stuffed Cabbage) at Czapski’s Kitchen (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 5, 2019) Milford, MI – “Chop, ski.” That’s how you say the name of the adorable Polish/Mexican restaurant in Downtown Milford called Czapski’s. This friendly restaurant with ample parking, home-cooked meals, and an alligator head for a candy dish was recently my pit…
Brawl Puts Pontiac High School on Lockdown, Students Arrested (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Feb. 4, 2019) Pontiac, MI- At 11:27 AM today Oakland County Sheriff School Resource Officer, Deputy McNeary radioed for assisting for a large fight in progress at the high school. Numerous OCSO patrol units, detectives, traffic units, and OCSO Air 1 responded…
MTA Shares Assessment and Property Tax Basics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2019) Okemos, MI – Shila Kinder is passionate about her job as Assessor for Mecosta County, a profession that requires understanding complex tax laws, organizing large amounts of data, and gracefully discussing tax bills with residents who may disagree with her work. That…
Reporter Food: Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes at Village Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2019) Troy, MI – In my quest to try as many restaurants in Oakland County as I can, I had breakfast with a friend at the Village Cafe at 3672 Rochester Road in Troy a few weeks ago. The special of…
Survivors of Violence Need Not Leave Beloved Pets Behind (Lara Mossa, Feb. 2, 2019) PONTIAC, MI – It was 2001. Dr. Tracy Thompson knew she had to do something. Thompson had only the clothes on her back and a hastily-packed suitcase when she left her husband. He had tried to hold her against her will…
Fire Damages Home in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 1, 2019) Hazel Park, MI- Firefighters were called to West Garfield between John R and North Chrysler Drive Friday afternoon to extinguish a house fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There did not appear to be any injuries and a neighbor told…
Troy Resident who Appeared in Netflix Series “Dope” Arrested (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Feb. 1 2019) Troy, MI– On Tuesday, January 29th, Detectives assigned to the Oakland County Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET) arrested Ryan James Zettell, a 21-year-old resident of Troy for drug trafficking throughout Oakland County and surrounding communities. Zettell goes by the street…