Troy Narrows Down City Manager Choices, Interviews Oct. 27 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2018) Troy, MI – The Troy City Council has narrowed down their choices for City Manager, and will be conducting interviews on Sat, Oct. 27, beginning at 9am and lasting until 3pm. Interviews will take place in the Council Boardroom…
Farmington Hills Police Investigating Fatal Shooting (Farmington Hills Police, Oct. 15, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI – The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Retreat of Farmington Hills Apartments located on Twelve Mile Road west of Middlebelt. The incident occurred at approximately 1:12 AM when officers responded to numerous 911 calls. Responding…
MML #3 – The Public’s Right to Know: FOIA and OMA Basics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Democracy is protected by two important laws, the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. These laws force public bodies to operate with transparency, and ensure that the public has a…
Reporter Food: Sizzle and Rolled Ice Cream at Sizzle It Asian Bistro (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Novi, MI – Sizzle It! The name is as exciting as the food at this tiny Asian Bistro at 31194 Novi Road. I am so glad for the recommendation to check this place out after a meeting…
2018 Candidate Interview: Heidi Fortress for Hazel Park School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Heidi Fortress is running for 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 a…
2018 Candidate Interview: Nicole McKinney for Birmingham School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills, Southfield, Southfield Township, West Bloomfield, Franklin, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, MI- Nicole McKinney is running for Trustee of Birmingham School Board. There are seven people running for three seats. On the ballot are Lory Dolan, Amy…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jeff Grynaviski for Farmington Public School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, MI- Jeff Grynaviski is running for Trustee on the Farmington Public School Board. There are two seats and four candidates. Also on the ballot are Jeff Grynaviski, Mark Prezslawski and Zach Rick. This is a nonpartisan position…
2018 Candidate Interview: Bill Galvin for County Commission Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, Franklin, Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills and Southfield Township, MI- Bill Galvin is the Republican candidate for County Commission in the 14th District. Also on the ballot is Democrat William Miller. This position has a two year…
2018 Candidate Interview: Steve Percival for Mayor of Clarkston (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Clarkston, MI- Clarkston Mayor Steve (Steven) Percival is running for re-election. Also on the ballot is Eric Haven. This is a non-partisan position with a two year term. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Check out the interview with…
2018 Candidate Interview: John Lauve for Holly Village Council President (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Holly, MI- John Lauve 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.…
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…