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Monthly Archives: September 2020

2020 Candidate Interview: Phillip Ross for Sylvan Lake City Council

All Stories, Sylvan Lake, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 26, 2020

In the race for Sylvan Lake City Council, there are six people running for two seats.

2020 Candidate Interview: Cheryl Blau for Farmington School Board

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 25, 2020

In the race for Farmington School Board there are seven people running for two six year full terms, plus three people running for one partial term ending Dec. 31, 2022.

2020 Candidate Interview: Charles Hemple for Hazel Park School Board

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 25, 2020

In the race for Hazel Park School Board there are eight candidates running for four seats. The positions have a four year term.

Harassed in the Workplace?  Ferndale DDA Shares Resources to Help

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 25, 2020

We stated that discrimination in any form threatens the vision that the Ferndale DDA has for our downtown. It is our responsibility to put these words into action

Ortonville’s Kind Place Rock Garden Brings Community  Together

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2020

The village in recent weeks has distributed more than 100 kits to help people paint and place rocks in the Kind Place Rock Garden.

Reporter Food: Jack’s Roadside BBQ

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2020

Right on Dixie Hwy just south of Rattalee Lake Road in Clarkston is a pop up food truck that made it’s debut earlier this year.  Jack’sRoadside BBQ has all the barbecue basics including…

2020 Candidate Interview: Wayne Kakuda for Avondale School Board

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Rochester/Rochester Hills, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2020

Voters in the Avondale School District will see six candidates on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot competing for three positions on the school board.

2020 Candidate Interview: Donald Walker for Farmington School Board

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2020

In the race for Farmington School Board there are seven people running for two six year full terms, plus three people running for one partial term ending Dec. 31, 2022.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Rebecca Chambliss for Madison School Board

All Stories, Madison Hts., UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2020

In the Madison School District there are 12 candidates running for 4 positions.

2020 Candidate Interview: Dustin Kaupp for Royal Oak School Board

All Stories, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 24, 2020

Candidates are Erika Alexander, Timothy Ciechorski, Lisa-Aline Hanes, Dustin Kaupp, Lakeesha Morrison, and incumbent MaryAnne VanHaitsma.

Fairy Tales and Storybook Scenes Blossom at Meadow Brook’s Art in the Elements

All Stories, Ferndale, Holly, Rochester/Rochester Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 23, 2020

Visitors make a donation to support the upkeep of the home and the property, and they enjoy an enchanting stroll through the seemingly-magical forest.

2020 Candidate Interview: Pamela Hansen for Franklin Village President (write-in)

All Stories, FranklinBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 22, 2020

William L. Lamott is running for Franklin Village President, and Incumbent President Pamela Hansen is running for re-election as a write-in candidate.

Candidate Interview: Ryan Shiel for Holly Village Council (write in)

All Stories, Holly, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 22, 2020

Incumbent Ryan John Shiel is running as a write in.

2020 Candidate Interview:  David Emerling for Keego Harbor City Council

All Stories, Keego Harbor, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 22, 2020

Voters in Keego Harbor will be selecting a Council Member for a three-year term. The candidates are Ashley Attisha, David Emerling, and Robert Kalman. 

Madison Heights Reporter Food Columns & Restaurant Week Deals

All Stories, Madison Hts., Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 22, 2020

As part of our Reporter Food Quest which is to try as many restaurants as we can in Oakland County, Madison Heights has already long been a favorite place to explore. 

“Sweepstakes Winner” Almost Got Swindled Says Bloomfield Twp Police

All Stories, Bloomfield Area CommunitiesBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 22, 2020

In order to claim his $500,000 prize, the victim provided the caller with his credit card information and purchased a Visa gift card for $500.

30 Year Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck, Birmingham Police Seek Witnesses

All Stories, BirminghamBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 22, 2020

The investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone who witnessed the accident is encouraged to call the Birmingham Police Department at 248-530-1870.

Two Road Closures Tonight Under I-75:  Big Beaver and 14 Mile

All Stories, Madison Hts., TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 22, 2020

The closures start at 10 p.m. and end by 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Three Areas in Northern Oakland County to be Sprayed Tonight to Treat Mosquitoes

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, New Hudson, Oakland Township, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 22, 2020

“We have taken this action to protect Michiganders from this potentially dangerous mosquito-borne disease,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS.

U of M Researchers Say Oakland County Economy Poised for Rebound

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 21, 2020

Oakland County’s workforce was severely impacted when unemployment in the county spiked at 19.5 percent in April and 19.3 percent in May. Ehrlich predicted the county’s unemployment rate for 2020 would improve dramatically to 9.1 percent for the year, with the rate nationally at 9.2 percent.

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