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Videos: Candidates for County Commission 9th District

All Stories, Northville, NoviBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 1, 2020

In the race for County Commission in the 9th District, Incumbent Gwen Markham, a Democrat, is running for re-election. Republican David Staudt is also on the ballot.

Videos: Candidates for State Rep. 27th District

All Stories, Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 1, 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.

Videos: Candidates for State Rep. 51st District

All Stories, Fenton, HollyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 1, 2020

In the race for State Representative of the 51st District, Incumbent Mike Mueller, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Brad May.

Reporter Food: LA Cafe in Waterford

All Stories, Reporter Food, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 31, 2020

I opted for the Chili Corn Bread, which was a square of homemade corn bread topped with vegan chili, green onions, and shredded cheddar.

Ready to “Fall Back?” Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 30, 2020

On Saturday evening, our clocks need to “fall back” one hour. It’s also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors!

Check out Video Interviews with Candidates Throughout Oakland County

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, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, 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 Publisher October 29, 2020

Thank you to Private Literacy Tutoring for sponsoring this series.

OCSO Sergeant Honored for Saving Life of Suicidal Man in Burning Car

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion TwpBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 29, 2020

Once the subject was out of immediate danger, Sergeant Cardinal proceeded to extinguish the flames before they engulfed the entire vehicle.

Marigold Project Combines Art with Nature and Community

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 28, 2020

The installation, which included a swirling enclosure of the puffy orange, red, and yellow blossoms, had it’s public viewing last weekend, with visitors making donations to Jardon School in Hazel Park.

Ferndale Gives Updates on Water Testing, Reducing Lead Exposure

All Stories, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 27, 2020

The test results mean that the City must do additional testing and implement a program to replace known lead lines.

Ferndale Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 27, 2020

The deadline for all grant applications is Monday, November 30th.

Shiawassee River Earns “National Water Trail” Designation

All Stories, Explore!, Fenton, HollyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 26, 2020

The Shiawassee River Water Trail is eighty-eight miles in length stretching from Holly, MI to Chesaning, MI, crossing through four counties in mid-Michigan.

Explore: Raintree Park and the New “Storybook Trail” in Troy

All Stories, Explore!, Madison Hts., Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 26, 2020

Part of the trail is in a forested area so there is a great opportunity for families to enjoy nature during their visit.

Ferndale Restaurants Using Empty Tabletops to Promote Local Artists

All Stories, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 26, 2020

Artists are not present at the display, but patrons can make a purchase using their cell phone and scanning the items’ QR (Quick Response) codes.

County Executive Announces New Economic Development Strategy

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, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 26, 2020

Key focus areas are educational attainment, mobility, digitizing manufacturing and supporting small businesses.

Troy Police Seeing Info on Shots Fired in Neiman Marcus Parking Lot

All Stories, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 26, 2020

Four vehicles in the parking lot, all unoccupied at the time, were struck by gunfire.

Video: A Trio of Sandhill Cranes Strolling, Singing at Stony Creek Metropark

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 25, 2020

At first the birds were quiet, but after about 30 seconds of filming the biggest of the cranes began to call out in a voice that echoed across the waterways, and the two littler birds made quieter songs in reply

Tablets for County Jail Inmates to Reduce Contraband, Improve Education

Inmates will also have complete access to a library on the tablets which will include education, substance abuse resources, cognitive behavior programming, as well as a complete law library. Having access to this programming, has been proven to dramatically reduce recidivism, change inmate behavior, and better prepare inmates when released back into the community.