Election Analysis: Rejected Absentee Ballots, & How to Prevent Them in November
Oakland County had a slightly higher rejection rate of 1.7 percent of their total 261,890 absentee ballots.
Here’s How to Nominate a School Support Staffer for Statewide Award
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
When she arrived at the Detroit Zoo, she was weak, malnourished and unable to walk.
2020 Candidate Interview: Joe Hartman for Congress 8th District
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
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
Shortly after taking Ash to DAWG, the County had two more turned in.
Birmingham Extends Free Parking in Structures Through End of Year
“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 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
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
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
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
“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…”
2020 Candidate Interview: Ian Lloyd for Hazel Park School Board
Candidates are Melissa Baldwin, Heidi Fortress, incumbent Rose Mary Hammonds, incumbent Charles Hemple, Ian Lloyd, Dawn Rice, incumbent Kristy Schlak, and Lance Starter.
2020 Candidate Interview: Nick Rowley for County Commissioner 18th District
In the race for County Commissioner of the 18th District, the candidates are Democrat Charlie Cavell, Republican Michelangelo Fortuna III, and Green Party candidate Nick Rowley.