Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Oakland County voters came out yesterday in record numbers for a Midterm Election. The overall turnout percentage of 64.2 percent of all registered voters, compares to 48.0 percent in 2014 and 51.4 percent in 2010. Turnout…
County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – For the first time in decades the Oakland County Commission has more Democrats serving than Republicans. The newly elected Commissioners will take their seats on Jan. 1, and a new Chair will be appointed. There will be…
Mix Up at ME’s Office Leads to Bone Being Buried with Wrong Body (Oakland County Executive Office, Nov. 7, 2018) Hazel Park, Farmington Hills, MI -The Oakland County Medical Examiner’s (M.E.) Office has uncovered a serious error where a decedent’s bone was buried with the remains of another decedent, Chief Forensic Pathologist Dr. Ljubisa J.…
Reporter Food: Vegetable Manchurian and Onion Dosa at Neehee’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2018) Troy, Canton, MI – I’m so glad for the recommendations for Neehee’s in Troy. This vegetarian Indian Street food restaurant has so many delicious choices, in a cheerfully bright setting, that it’s already a new favorite. I had a lunchtime…
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2018) Election results are coming in! This page will be updated as information becomes available. Scroll down to see our collage of “I voted” sticker selfies. And visit Oakland County Clerk election results page for the most up to date info. The winners of…
MML#5: Officials Learn about SEMCOG Water Resources Plan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 4, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Water can mean different things to different people depending on the context. To some, the value of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands is measured in terms of the environmental impact. To others the threat of flooded basements and…
Departing Holly Council Members Share Advice for Those Elected Tuesday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 5, 2018) Holly, MI- Holly will have two new council members and possibly a new Village Council President after Tuesday’s election. Those positions of public service come with a lot of work, public challenges, and the responsibility of making decisions…
“Strength in Life” and Other Art Installed in Downtown Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 4, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- On the side of the Center Street parking deck in Downtown Royal Oak is a painting ripe with yellow and orange-red excitement, birds in flight and sunshine in the corner. The creation is called…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 13 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 13th District the candidates are Republican incumbent Marty Knollenberg, and Democrat Mallory McMorrow. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Watch…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 14 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Brandon Township, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 14th District Republican Ruth Johnson is on the ballot as well…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 15 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Commerce Township, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, Orchard Lake, South Lyon, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, White Lake and Wixom, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 15th District, Jim Runestad is running as the Republican…
Candidate Interviews for Circuit Court Judge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 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…
Video Interviews with Hazel Park School Board Candidates Hazel Park, Ferndale, MI- In the Hazel Park School District there are five people running for three seats on the School Board. The district includes all of Hazel Park and a portion of Ferndale. Candidates are incumbents Laura Adkins, Beverly Hinton, and Rachel Noth. Also on…
Interviews with Village of Holly Council Presidential Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 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…
Reporter Food: Fish & Chips, Greek Salad at Earl’s Diner (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Ferndale, MI- East Side Ferndale has a new diner, called Earl’s. Located at 1861 E 9 Mile Rd, it’s a cozy family restaurant with a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. A friend and I went for a…
Governor Snyder Visits Pontiac to See Blight Reduction (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 2, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Governor Rick Snyder joined Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, and Director of Detroit Blight Authority Bill Pulte to celebrate the progress of blighted home demolition in the City of Pontiac. In 2014 there were 916…
Madison Hts. Narrows Down City Manager Search, Final Interviews Nov. 8 Madison Heights officials have selected two finalists for the open City Manager position: Melissa Marsh and Khalfani Stephens. Marsh is currently the acting City Manager, Finance Director/Treasurer of Madison Heights. Stephens is currently the Executive Director of the Development Authority of Clayton County, Georgia.…
Village of Holly Changes Snow Ordinance (Village of Holly, Nov. 1, 2018) Holly, MI- The Village of Holly has changed their rules for wintertime parking. According to an email from the Village: “In the past, the Village had a snow ordinance prohibiting parking on the streets from November 15th- April 15th. Recently, the Village…
Nov. 6, 2018 Election: Candidate Interviews throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 1, 2018) Click on the picture to be taken to the interview. Remember to share the links of videos that are important to you…
Mayor’s Clown Costume Part of Oak Park Boo Bash Fun (Cheryl Weiss, Nov. 1, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Little Captain Americas, unicorns, and zombies waited patiently in the sunny Halloween afternoon for the Oak Park Boo Bash to begin. They explored the creepy décor outside, from the Oak Park Cemetery complete with a tombstone labeled…