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Category Archives: All Stories

Tips for Maintaining Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak

All Stories, Resources, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 26, 2020

As we incorporate scary-sounding phrases like “social distancing” and “self-isolation” into our daily vocabularies, it’s apparent we must also devote time and attention to our mental and emotional health

How to Report Price-Gouging, Executive Order Violations

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 25, 2020

The orders are in place to protect the public health and welfare of Michigan’s residents…

SMART Adjusts Bus Services

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 25, 2020

SMART services provide a critical role getting those who need transit to get to critical infrastructure jobs as well as those who need to make essential trips.

English Language Support Continues as Oakland Literacy Council Tutors Online

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 25, 2020

I have two students that I have committed myself to each week. Yet I’m embracing this new opportunity to learn and expand my knowledge of using digital tools.

County Order: Employees Must Be Screened to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 24, 2020

The Oakland County Health Division today issued an emergency order requiring essential businesses to screen all employees for illness, exposure to COVID-19…

Food Pantries Adapt to Stay Safe, Serve More as Need Continues to Grow

All Stories, Ferndale, Oakland Township, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 24, 2020

Not only are pantry volunteers continuing to tackle the endless need to keep provisions coming in and going out, they’re also adjusting their work flows, pantry spaces, and procedures to keep volunteers and recipients safe.

Waterford Township Police Seeking Theft Suspect

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 24, 2020

The suspect is described as a heavy set white male, wearing a blue jacket, light colored pants, light colored shoes and a multi-colored winter hat

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Temporarily Suspending Evictions 

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 24, 2020

The executive order takes effect immediately and will remain in effect until April 17 at 11:59 p.m. 

Governor Whitmer Signs “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order 

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 23, 2020

The order also directs Michiganders to stay in their homes unless…

Governor Orders Closure of Tanning, Hair, Nail, Massage, Tattoo & Other Service Businesses

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 21, 2020

“That’s why we are making decisions based on science and facts to protect public health and keep people safe. I know these changes will be hard, but they are temporary…

Bobcat Bonnie’s Owner Shares Lessons for Short-Term Restaurant Closure

All Stories, Ferndale, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 21, 2020

Bobcat Bonnie’s has closed to protect the public from the Coronavirus, and we’ve noted some things we’d want other business owners to know.

Coronavirus Death, Closure of Playgrounds & Malls, and More Updates

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 21, 2020

The county is currently handling 227 confirmed cases through various hospitals and self-quarantine.

Valentine Distilling & Griffin Claw Step Up to Manufacture Sanitizer

All Stories, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 21, 2020

Valentine Distilling Co. has gone so far to voluntarily pause its spirits production to utilize its manufacturing facility to make the base required to produce the sanitizer.

Oakland County Reports First Coronavirus Death

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 20, 2020

“This is a tragic loss and we share our heartfelt condolences with the family,” Oakland County Executive David Coulter said.

Madison Heights Hazel Park Chamber’s List of Restaurants…

All Stories, Hazel Park, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 19, 2020

Here’s a list of restaurants in Hazel Park and Madison Heights that have carryout or delivery, courtesy of the Madison Heights Hazel Park Chamber.

Novi Restaurants Offering Carryout Service

All Stories, Novi, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 19, 2020

Novi’s business community needs your support now more than ever!

Pontiac Restaurants Offering Carryout

All Stories, Pontiac, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 19, 2020

Several Pontiac restaurants are offering carryout service.

Rochester Restaurants for Carryout and Delivery

All Stories, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 19, 2020

Due to the temporary shutdown of dine-in services at all bars and restaurants in Michigan, we want you to know that Downtown Rochester’s restaurants are still open but are limited to carry-out and/or delivery options only.

Text Updates, Nurse on Call, and Resource Hotline through Oakland County

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 19, 2020

“For those of us who rely on our phones this is an easy way to receive updates,” Coulter said. “We want our residents to stay current with important information as it becomes available.”

Public Bodies in Michigan May Meet Electronically…

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 18, 2020

“During this crisis, we must ensure that public officials can do their job to meet the needs of residents, while also ensuring that meetings remain open, accessible and transparent to the public.”  

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