2018 Candidate Interview: Nicole Edwards for Holly Village Council President (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Holly, MI- Nicole Edwards is running for Holly Village Council President. There are three candidates on the ballot for this position: Nicole Edwards, John Lauve, and Thomas McKenney. This is a non-partisan position with a two year term. Check…
2018 Candidate Interview: Richard Kinnamon for Holly Village Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Holly, MI – Richard Kinnamon is running for Holly Village Council There are four candidates on the ballot, plus one write-in option, with three seats available. Candidates are Richard Kinnamon, Rick Powers, Chris Rankin, Tim Terpening and James Scott…
Explore: Heritage Park in Farmington Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI – There are times when Heritage Park in Farmington Hills is full of people – kids enjoying day camp and exploring the nature trail, people playing volleyball and hockey, families playing on a splash pad and roaming through the…
State Rep Candidate Jennifer Suidan Arraigned on Embezzlement Charges (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Oct. 12, 2018) Wolverine Lake, MI – Today, the suspect in the embezzlement case of Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner’s campaign funds has been arraigned. On October 11th, a warrant was issued for Jennifer Iki Suidan by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s…
2018 Candidate Interview: Punita Dani for Novi School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Novi, MI – Punita S. Dani is running for Novi School Board. There are four people running for three seats. The candidates are Punita S. Dani, Bhavani Knoeru, Mary Ann Roney and Tom Smith. This is a non-partisan position with…
2018 Candidate Interview: Tom Smith for Novi School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Novi, MI – Tom Smith is running to retain his seat on Novi School Board. He currently serves due to being appointed. There are four people running for three seats. The candidates are Punita S. Dani, Bhavani Knoeru, Mary Ann…
2018 Candidate Interview: Danielle Ruskin for Novi School Board 2 Yr. Term (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Novi, MI – Danielle Ruskin is running for a two year partial term for Novi School Board. There is one seat available, with three candidates running. Candidates are George Kortlandt, Danielle Ruskin, and Tracey L. Stevenson. This…
Vehicle Flips on West Cambourne Street in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Neighbors were surprised by the sound of a car striking a parked car on their street and flipping over. It happened just before midnight Thursday on West Cambourne Street, a quarter mile north of 9 Mile Road, west…
On the Ballot: Holly Area Schools Asking for Bond Holly, MI- Voters in the Holly Area School District will be asked to vote on a bond proposal. Ballot language is below: Holly Area School District Bonding Proposal Shall Holly Area School District, Oakland County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirty -Eight Million…
On the Ballot: Lake Orion Schools Asking for School Improvement Bond Lake Orion, MI- Lake Orion Community Schools County of Oakland State of Michigan School Improvement Bond Proposition Shall the Lake Orion Community Schools, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Hundred Sixty Million Dollars ($160,000,000) and issue…
On the Ballot: Troy Schools Operating Millage Troy, MI – Voters in the Troy School District will see an operating millage on the Nov. 6 ballot. Ballot language is as follows: Troy School District County of Oakland State of Michigan Replacement Operating Millage This proposal would restore and replace the authority of the School District…
Reporter Food: Sunnyknoll Savory Waffle at Coco Fairfield’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2018) Berkley, MI – Sunnyknoll Avenue is a street in Berkley. It’s also the namesake of the Sunnyknoll Savory Waffle at Coco Fairfield’s. Several of the diner’s specialties have locally notable names. Buckingham Bennies. Franklin French Toast. Kenmore Cornbread Waffle. Brookline Burrito. …
Mayors and the Art of Marrying (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Ferndale, and Southfield, MI- Mayors have a variety of duties, as well as ceremonial opportunities. But perhaps the most romantic of these is the ability to help loving couples dedicate their lives to each other in…
Black and White Authors Hope Discussion Will Help End Racism (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 10, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Racism. The word alone can divide communities. How do we get rid of this division? According to Thomas Daniels and Thomas Marsh, authors of Black and White Like You and Me, we need to talk to…
2018 Candidate Interview: ShaQuana Davis-Smith for Pontiac School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Pontiac, MI- ShaQuana Davis-Smith is running for Pontiac School Board. On the ballot are Bethany Blackburn, Kenyada Bowman, Eisha Branner, William A. Carrington, ShaQuana Davis-Smith, Peter Durham, Albert Hodge, Suave LaVallis, Dubrae L. Newman, George Rogers and Caroll Y. Turpin. Check…
2018 Candidate Interview: Beverly Hinton for Hazel Park School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Beverly Hinton is running for re-election to Hazel Park School Board. There are five people running for three seats. Candidates are Laura Adkins, Heidi Fortress, Beverly Hinton, Colin A. Houston and Rachel Noth. This is…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jennifer Cook for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Jennifer Cook is running for Bloomfield Hills School Board. This is a non-partisan position. There are four seats available with four year terms. Candidates are Howard Baron, Jennifer Cook,…
Reporter Food: Tortellina Alla Panna at Andiamo Trattoria (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Clarkston, MI- With so much talk about Andiamo closing their Royal Oak location, it occurred to me that I hadn’t been there yet. So on a recent visit to Clarkston I took the opportunity to dine at Andiamo Trattoria at 7228…
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Announces Good Neighbors, Event Nov. 13 Ferndale, MI- Citizens for a Fair Ferndale regularly recognizes members of the community who embody the mission of CFF within their everyday lives, helping to make our community welcoming and strong. This year’s honorees are as follows: Grace Bacon Doug Gillespie Lindsay Gonska Carol Jackson…
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