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Monthly Archives: September 2020

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Cases Prompt Reminder to Avoid Mosquitoes

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, HollyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 11, 2020

Oakland County Health Division and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are reminding residents to take precautions from mosquito bites as cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been confirmed in 2 horses in Holly and Ortonville.

Election Analysis: Rejected Absentee Ballots, & How to Prevent Them in November

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, 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, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 11, 2020

Oakland County had a slightly higher rejection rate of 1.7 percent of their total 261,890 absentee ballots.

Reporter Food:  House Omelette at Val’s Polish Kitchen in Rochester Hills

All Stories, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 10, 2020

This cozy diner had a menu full of traditional Polish items, as well as some American classics.

Here’s How to Nominate a School Support Staffer for Statewide Award

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, 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, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 10, 2020

Nominees must, at a minimum, demonstrate excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance; (B) School and community involvement; (C) Leadership and commitment; (D) Local support (from co-workers, school administrators, community members, etc., who speak to the nominee’s exemplary work); (E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools. 

2020 Candidate Interview:  Richard Mukamal for Farmington School Board

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 10, 2020

Candidates for the full term are: Cheryl Blau, David Ehrlich, Mable Fox, Steven Goldberg, Janet L. Ravitz Meir, Richard Mukamal, and Frank Raines III. 

2020 Candidate Interview: Kristy Schlak for Hazel Park School Board

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 10, 2020

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

2020 Candidate Interview: Erika Alexander for Royal Oak School Board

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 10, 2020

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

2020 Candidate Interview:  E. Wadsworth Sherrod for OCC Board of Trustees

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, 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, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 10, 2020

Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board. 

Michigan Governor Clarifies Rules for Face Masks During Sports

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, 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, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 9, 2020

Last week, the governor signed Executive Order 2020-176 reopening Michigan’s gyms and pools in those regions where they remain closed and allowing for organized sports practices and competitions to resume in those regions where they remain restricted, subject to strict protections meant to limit spread of the virus.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Jim Ellison for State Rep. 26th District

All Stories, Madison Hts., Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 9, 2020

In the race for State Representative of the 26th District, Incumbent Jim Ellison, a Democrat, faces Republican Chris Meister on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot.

Injured Pelican Finds Refuge at Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 9, 2020

When she arrived at the Detroit Zoo, she was weak, malnourished and unable to walk.

2020 Candidate Interview: Joe Hartman for Congress 8th District

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Holly, Oakland TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 8, 2020

In the race for Congress in the 8th District, the candidates are incumbent Elissa Slotkin who is a Democrat, Republican Paul Junge, and Libertarian Joe Hartman.

OCHN Grant Helps Support Youth Mobile Crisis Team

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 8, 2020

The Youth Mobile Crisis Team helps children, teens, and young adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

As a Fox from Troy Finds Sanctuary,  A Reminder They Are Not Pets

All Stories, Animals/Pets, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 8, 2020

Shortly after taking Ash to DAWG, the County had two more turned in. 

Birmingham Extends Free Parking in Structures Through End of Year

All Stories, Birmingham, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 7, 2020

“We’re pleased to continue relief efforts to help the community,” said Birmingham City Manager Joe Valentine. “These incentives will help keep our community active during a period of limited activity.”

Southfield Hopes to Up Census Response with Free Food Events

All Stories, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 7, 2020

All events are free and open to anyone who has not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Census must be completed to qualify for free food voucher.

JVS Offering Classes to Help Those Working From Home 

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 6, 2020

Since the pandemic started, JVS Human Services has been offering jobseekers in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties a variety of options to assist them in gaining employment during these unprecedented times.

2020 Candidate Interview: Sherry Wells for State Rep. 27th District

All Stories, Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 6, 2020

In the race for State Representative of the 27th District, the candidates are: Democrat Regina Weiss, Republican Elizabeth Goss, Libertarian Gregory Stempfle, and Green Party candidate Sherry Wells.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Graham Cousens for Sylvan Lake City Council

All Stories, Sylvan LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 6, 2020

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

Clawson Police and Other Cities Competing in Torch Run for Special Olympics

All Stories, Clawson, Ferndale, Madison Hts., Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 6, 2020

“Each year we set our fundraising goal a little higher,” Sgt. Vierk said. “Our goal last year was to raise the most money of the Oakland County agencies in the east leg of the Oakland County Community Run and we finished in 3rd…”

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