Citgo on Sashabaw Road Has Liquor License Revoked

Citgo on Sashabaw Road Has Liquor License Revoked Clarkston, Independence Township, MI – At the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) hearing yesterday in Southfield, commissioners ordered a revocation of the liquor license and permits held by Dandy Oil Inc., located at 5465 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston, MI. Located in the Citgo gas station at the corner…

60 Minutes a Day – Holly Kids Start Healthy Habit with Fuel Up to Play Program

60 Minutes a Day – Holly Kids Start Healthy Habit with Fuel Up to Play Program (Holly Area Schools, Dec. 14, 2018) HOLLY, MI— Holly and Patterson elementary schools students have committed to regular exercise and healthy eating habits through Fuel Up to Play 60, a nationwide wellness initiative focused on student nutrition and physical…

“Christmas Carol” Book Collector Shares Rare Editions in Berkley Library Display

“Christmas Carol” Book Collector Shares Rare Editions in Berkley Library Display (Lara Mossa, Dec. 13, 2018) Berkley, MI – The Berkley Public Library is celebrating the 175th anniversary of “A Christmas Carol” with a special display of 30 different books, DVDs and albums. Eric A. Murrell, 56, a lifelong Berkley resident, has been collecting versions…

Andrew Scott Charged with Deaths of Petting Farm Animals in Brandon Township

Andrew Scott Charged with Deaths of Petting Farm Animals in Brandon Township (Oakland County Animal Control, Dec. 13, 2018) Brandon Twp., MI. – A 32-year-old Brandon Township man was arraigned today on a charge of cruelty and neglect of 10 or more animals in 52-2 District Court in Independence Township. Andrew Elroy Scott faces up…

White Castle Mug Sales Benefit Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Bail Fund

White Castle Mug Sales Benefit Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Bail Fund (White Castle, Dec. 14, 2018) COLUMBUS, OH – White Castle, America’s first hamburger chain, today unveiled the design for its 2018 commemorative ceramic mugs just in time for the holiday season. The mugs, which are released annually, feature a new, custom design by…

Rochester Hills City Council Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy

Rochester Hills City Council Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy (City of Rochester Hills, Dec. 12, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – The Rochester Hills City Council is seeking interested qualified voters to fill an At-Large Vacancy on City Council for a term to expire on November 17, 2019. Candidates are asked to apply by Monday, Dec. 17…

North Oakland County Fire Authority Seeking Citizen Representative for Board

North Oakland County Fire Authority Seeking Citizen Representative for Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 10, 2018) Holly, MI – The North Oakland County Fire Authority (NOCFA) Board of Directors announces the opening of the Citizen at Large representative member. This position shall serve as the fifth member of the NOCFA Board of Directors for a…

Health Department Reports May Give Clue as to Ferndale Tim Horton’s Closure

Health Department Reports May Give Clue as to Ferndale Tim Horton’s Closure (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The sudden closure of Tim Hortons at 22230 Woodward Avenue last week has caused speculation among neighbors as to why. Health Department reports obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request show that…

Reporter Food: Salmon Apricot Salad at Deer Lake Inn

Reporter Food: Salmon Apricot Salad at Deer Lake Inn (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2018) Independence Township, Clarkston, MI – Deer Lake Inn in Independence Township near Clarkston is part of the Kruse and Muer family of restaurants.  A friend and I went for lunch and enjoyed the cozy little restaurant that sits atop a…

Ferndale Housing Gets Approval to Continue with RAD Process

Ferndale Housing Gets Approval to Continue with RAD Process (FHC, Dec. 6, 2018) Ferndale, MI- – The Ferndale Housing Commission (FHC) has received approval to move forward in the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program application process, administered through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for which initial steps began in May…

LARA Embraces “Marijuana” Spelling, Announces Bureau to Regulate

LARA Embraces “Marijuana” Spelling, Announces Bureau to Regulate (LARA, Dec. 6, 2018) Lansing, MI- With the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (Proposal 1) becoming state law today, the Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) announced that the regulation of adult-use marijuana has been added to the newly-renamed Bureau of Marijuana Regulation (BMR).…

Reporter Food: Albanian Gluten Free Pizza From Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria

Reporter Food: Albanian Gluten Free Pizza From Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 5, 2018) Troy, Southfield, MI-  Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria is a 100% gluten free and nut free restaurant with locations in Troy and Southfield.  Renee’s was created in honor of the owner’s daughter Renee who has Celiac Disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.  There…

Lake Orion Shares Parking Study Results, Vision Moving Forward

  Lake Orion Shares Parking Study Results, Vision Moving Forward (Downtown Lake Orion, Dec. 5, 2018) Lake Orion, MI – BMP (Best management practices) coming to Downtown Lake Orion Parking for 2019! A New Mission and Vision along with an Action Plan to better meet business and customer needs and accommodate employees and residents requirements…