2017 Candidate Interview: Regina Weiss for Oak Park City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2017) Oak Park, MI – Regina Weiss is one of three candidates for Oak Park City Council for two seats in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Weiss is also on the ballot with Andrew Cissell and incumbent Carolyn Burns. Weiss…
For Being Green it’s Gold for Novi, Bronze for Milford, Pleasant Ridge & Ferndale (Compiled, July 3, 2017) NOVI, MILFORD, PLEASANT RIDGE, FERNDALE, MI – The City of Novi is one of just five communities in Michigan to receive a Gold certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge for its commitment to sustainability projects, from…
Seniors Displaced after Fire at West Manor Apartments in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Dozens of residents escaped a fire Saturday evening at West Manor Apartments on Paddock Street in Pontiac. The 40-unit building went up in flames as firefighters and neighbors helped pull people from the smoky building. The…
Seniors Displaced after Fire at West Manor Apartments in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Dozens of residents escaped a fire Saturday evening at West Manor Apartments on Paddock Street in Pontiac. The 40-unit building went up in flames as firefighters and neighbors helped pull people from the smoky building. The…
2017 Candidate Interview: Dan Terbrack for Berkley Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2017) Berkley, MI -Berkley councilperson Daniel (Dan) Terbrack is running for Mayor in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. At the time of this interview we do not know if he has any opposition. Terbrack was first elected in 2007 and he has…
2017 Candidate Interview: Dan Terbrack for Berkley Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2017) Berkley, MI -Berkley councilperson Daniel (Dan) Terbrack is running for Mayor in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. At the time of this interview we do not know if he has any opposition. Terbrack was first elected in 2007 and he has…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Land CURE Program – Revitalizing Hazel Park Housing (Mark H. Stowers, July 1, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – Jeff Campbell doesn’t sound like Jimmy Stewart’s George Bailey character in It’s a Wonderful Life, but he sure does act like him. The Assistant City Manager of Hazel Park heads up the city’s CURE (Cities for Urban…
SEMCOG Report Shows Increase in Auto Crashes, Injuries & Fatalities (SEMCOG, July 1, 2017) SE Michigan – In 2016, traffic crashes increased for the fourth consecutive year in Southeast Michigan, with a total of 145,510. Serious injuries and fatalities related to crashes also increased compared to 2015. These statistics are part of SEMCOG, the Southeast…
SEMCOG Report Shows Increase in Auto Crashes, Injuries & Fatalities (SEMCOG, July 1, 2017) SE Michigan – In 2016, traffic crashes increased for the fourth consecutive year in Southeast Michigan, with a total of 145,510. Serious injuries and fatalities related to crashes also increased compared to 2015. These statistics are part of SEMCOG, the Southeast…
HollyDay! Sept. 16 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – HollyDay! Is Sunday, Sept. 16, all day beginning at 9am in Downtown Holly Fun, Games & Events Community Coalition Fun Run 9 AM Parade Downtown 12 – 1 PM Community Play Day at Crapo Park 1 – 4 PM Free Hot Dogs 2 PM Inflatables 2 –…
HollyDay! Sept. 16 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – HollyDay! Is Sunday, Sept. 16, all day beginning at 9am in Downtown Holly Fun, Games & Events Community Coalition Fun Run 9 AM Parade Downtown 12 – 1 PM Community Play Day at Crapo Park 1 – 4 PM Free Hot Dogs 2 PM Inflatables 2 –…
Clarkston For Life – City-wide Health Initiative Kicks Off (Mark H. Stowers, July 1, 2017) Clarkston, MI – In 2016, Michigan ranked 39th in the State Well Being Rankings (Hawaii was first and West Virginia was last) according to a Gallup and Healthways report. In an effort to help change that ranking and other similar…
Stabbing and Shooting at Woodward North Apts. In Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Shooting and Stabbing Investigation The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating a shooting and stabbing that occurred at the Woodward North Apartments, located at 3027 W. 13 Mile. On June 25, 2017 just before 2:00pm,…
Stabbing and Shooting at Woodward North Apts. In Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Shooting and Stabbing Investigation The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating a shooting and stabbing that occurred at the Woodward North Apartments, located at 3027 W. 13 Mile. On June 25, 2017 just before 2:00pm,…
Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Berkley Home (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – A 20-year-old Pontiac man with outstanding warrants was arrested after having lead Royal Oak Police on a pursuit that ended in a crash. On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:51 p.m., a Royal Oak officer attempted to stop a…
Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Berkley Home (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – A 20-year-old Pontiac man with outstanding warrants was arrested after having lead Royal Oak Police on a pursuit that ended in a crash. On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:51 p.m., a Royal Oak officer attempted to stop a…
Holly: Study Shows Saginaw Street is Safer, President Calls for Public Hearing (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 27, 2017) Holly, MI- Crashes and injuries are down following a road diet on Saginaw Street according to a Traffic Improvement Association Study that was received by Holly Village Council Tuesday. Saginaw was reduced from four lanes to two…
Holly: Study Shows Saginaw Street is Safer, President Calls for Public Hearing (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 27, 2017) Holly, MI- Crashes and injuries are down following a road diet on Saginaw Street according to a Traffic Improvement Association Study that was received by Holly Village Council Tuesday. Saginaw was reduced from four lanes to two…