Troy Narrows Down City Manager Choices to Three, Interviews Nov. 15 Troy, MI – After conducting a special City Council Meeting on October 27 to interview six candidates for the Troy City Manager position, the Troy City Council selected three finalists: Victor Cardenas, Chris D. Wilson, and Rex Saukkonen. Residents are invited to a…
2 am on Friday, Shots Fired in Downtown Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Residents in the area of E. Breckenridge and Woodward Ave woke to the sound of gunshots early Friday morning. The incident happened in front of Bosco Lounge at 22930 Woodward Ave. According to Ferndale Police Chief Vincent…
Explore: Green Acres Park in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – In Hazel Park there is an area that holds multiple opportunities to get fit, to enjoy nature, and to take in some interesting views. It’s called Green Acres, and if you want to enjoy a nice hour…
Holly Band to Perform in 2020 Dublin St. Patrick’s Parade (Mel Corrigan, Oct. 24, 2018) Holly, MI – Fridays mean football to high schools across Michigan. At Holly High School, the excitement of home football games starts well before kickoff. In the minutes leading up to dismissal, the entire marching band assembles in the…
Reporter Food: Pork Belly Sliders w/Orange Marmalade at MI.MOSA (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2018) Farmington, MI – Several readers recommended MI.MOSA in Downtown Farmington, and it did not disappoint. Apparently it’s busy on the weekends, but mid-week lunch was a great time to claim a table and get some work done while enjoying a…
Reporter Food: Pork Belly Sliders w/Orange Marmalade at MI.MOSA (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2018) Farmington, MI – Several readers recommended MI.MOSA in Downtown Farmington, and it did not disappoint. Apparently it’s busy on the weekends, but mid-week lunch was a great time to claim a table and get some work done while enjoying a…
Reporter Food: Pork Belly Sliders w/Orange Marmalade at MI.MOSA (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2018) Farmington, MI – Several readers recommended MI.MOSA in Downtown Farmington, and it did not disappoint. Apparently it’s busy on the weekends, but mid-week lunch was a great time to claim a table and get some work done while enjoying a…
Ferndale Housing Residents Tour Properties to See RAD Program Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2018) Ferndale, Taylor, Ypsilanti, MI- Nearly 40 residents of the Ferndale Housing Commission took a daytrip last week to visit properties that had seen benefits of HUD’s RAD Program. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development created the…
Send in the Clowns: Oak Park Reverses Ban on Boo Bash Costumes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2018) Oak Park, MI- After listening to public responses, the City of Oak Park announced today that clown costumes would no longer be banned at the annual Boo Bash event Oct. 31. Original marketing for the event…
City of Troy Announces New Police Chief Frank Nastasi Troy, MI – Troy City Manager Mark Miller announced that Captain Frank Nastasi has been appointed as Troy’s new Police Chief upon the November 1 retirement of Police Chief Gary Mayer. The Troy City Council confirmed the City Manager’s appointment at the October 22 Council…
Candidate Interviews for Circuit Court Judge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2018) Oakland County, MI – There are two candidates for Oakland County Circuit Court Judge. This is a non-partisan county wide seat. The candidates are Dan Christ and Jake Cunningham. Check out their interviews below: Oakland County Times does not endorse any candidates, and…
Interviews with 9th Congressional District Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI – Republican Candius Stearns, Democrat Andy Levin,…
Interviews with Village of Holly Council Presidential Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2018) Holly, MI – On Nov. 6, 2018 voters in the Village of Holly will select their next Village Council President. This is a non-partisan position with a two year term. On the ballot are incumbent Thomas McKenney, Nicole Edwards and…
Detroit Mounted Police Visit Ferndale Special Needs Students (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “Horses are very gentle. They are majestic,” said Zach Rodriguez after petting the noses of horses that visited Ferndale High School on Friday. Two Detroit Police Horses and their mounted officers visited kids of all grades in…
Oak Park Bans Clown Costumes at Boo Bash Halloween Event UPDATE: The City of Oak Park has reversed their ban, see story HERE. (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2018) Oak Park, MI- On Oct. 31, 2018 children dressed as ghosts, vampires, witches, super heroes, movie characters, werewolves, and other costumes will gather at the…
MML #4: Planning Makes Downtown Revival Happen (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Downtowns across Michigan vary. Some are desolate ghost towns, bypassed by highways and snubbed for big box stores. While others are vibrant centers of community life. Thriving downtowns do not happen by accident, and while there can be…
2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Graveline for Attorney General (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) Michigan – Chris Graveline is running as an Independent (no party affiliation) for Attorney General of Michigan. Also on the ballot are Republican Tom Leonard, Democrat Dana Nessel, Libertarian Lisa Lane Gloia, and US Taxpayers Gerald T. Van Sickle. This…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ruth Johnson for State Senate Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) Brandon Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI –Ruth Johnson is the Republican candidate for State Senate for the 14th District. Also on the ballot is…
2018 Candidate Interview: Tom Middleton for County Commissioner Dist. 4 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) Clarkston, Independence Township, Waterford, MI – Incumbent Tom Middleton is the Republican candidate seeking re-election to Oakland County Commission 4th District. Democrat Ted Villella is also on the ballot. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Check out the interview…
2018 Candidate Interview: Bob Hoffman for County Commission Dist. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Highland, Holly, Groveland, Springfield, and Rose Townships, MI – Incumbent Bob Hoffman is running as the Republican candidate for County Commission District 2. Danielle McCluskey is the Democratic Candidate. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018.…