Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana Named Michigan Municipal League Board President (MML, Sept. 27, 2018) Grand Rapids, Ferndale, Pontiac, MI – Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana was selected as the 2018-19 president of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees. Piana was named board president by the 18-member board during the Michigan Municipal League’s 2018 Convention that…
Reporter Food: London Broil Sub from Delite (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2018) Ferndale, Detroit, Hamtramck, MI – Hamtramck and Detroit-based Delite Café & Deli added a Downtown Ferndale location this summer, and I finally had a chance to give it a try. The menu is full of sub and sandwich options, and they pride…
Explore: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2018) Southfield, MI- A one mile trail through deer-filled woods and wetlands is a great way to enjoy a morning, and Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield offers up a delightful place for it. Visitors are first greeted by an area of large…
Oakland County Man Dies from West Nile Virus Complications (OCHD, Sept. 26, 2018) Pontiac, Mich., – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed an 80-year-old man from Oakland County died due to complications from West Nile Virus (WNV), the Oakland County Health Division announced today. This is the first human WNV-related death…
Kikki Challenge Moves & Healthy Messages from Kids across the County (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2018) Pontiac, Lake Orion, Southfield, Ferndale, MI- Groups in four Oakland County communities have taken the “Kiki Challenge” to a new level – harnessing the power of this social media trend to spread messages of positive mental health.…
Police Seek Tips in Series of Shootings in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Sept. 25, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Several shootings took place in Pontiac on Monday night into Tuesday morning. Below are the incident reports: INCIDENT: 15:09 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Shooting – #18-179932 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 200 block of…
Military Library Opens in Holly, Named for Departed Veteran and Volunteer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2018) Holly, MI- Scott Dudek spent his years after serving with the Navy in the Persian Gulf War working to support veterans and their families. He promoted the American Legion Post 149, taught high school history, worked at the…
Anonymous Anti-Gay Mailing Targets Ferndale Businesses (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Several business owners received an anonymous letter in the mail over the weekend decrying the community’s prevalence of rainbow flags. “Truth, like vintage postage stamps, is valid despite the passage of time,” the letter began. “This past June my wife…
DIY Festival in Ferndale Thrills Again (Sam Gurwin, Sept. 23, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale’s DIY Festival with over 65,000 annual visitors and 150 Art Vendor just gets bigger every year- literally. This year’s Do-It-Yourself celebration extended further up East Nine Mile Road, and had more fun bands than ever. Sponsored by Woodward Avenue Brewers,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Mitch Swoboda for State Rep. Dist. 37 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, MI- Republican Mitch Swoboda is running for State Representative of the 37th District which includes Farmington and Farmington Hills. He is running against Democratic Incumbent Christine Greig. State Representative is a two-year term. Election Day is Nov.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Michelle Bryant for County Commissioner Dist. 1 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Lake Orion, Orion Township, Lake Angelus, Auburn Hills and Independence Township, MI – Democrat Michelle Bryant is running for County Commissioner of the 1st District. She is running against Republican incumbent Michael Gingell. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018 Check…
2018 Candidate Interview: Joseph Salemi for Sylvan Lake City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Sylvan Lake, MI – Joseph (Joe) Salemi is running for Sylvan Lake City Council. There are five people running for three seats. The candidates are Ben Clarke, Brian D. Etter, Steven Petersen, Joseph Salemi and Michael Zubrzycki. At the…
2018 Candidate Interview: Lisa Efros for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Lisa Efros 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, Lisa…
Reporter Food: Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes at The Laundry in Fenton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Fenton, MI – Ah, breakfast. The time for sweet and savory combinations created by restaurants trying to outdo each other in uniqueness. The Laundry in Fenton is one of those places where the items on the menu make…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jennifer Rass for Birmingham School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 22, 2018) Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills, Southfield, Southfield Township, West Bloomfield, Franklin, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, MI- Jennifer (Jenn) Rass is running for Trustee of Birmingham School Board. There are seven people running for three seats. On the ballot are Lory Dolan, Amy Hochkammer,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Pamela Green for Farmington Public School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 22, 2018) Farmington, Farmington Hills, MI- Pamela (Pam) Green is running for Trustee on the Farmington Public School Board. There are two seats and four candidates. Also on the ballot are Jeff Grynsviski, Mark Prezslawski and Zach Rick. This is a nonpartisan…
Explore: Robert H. Long Nature Park in Commerce Twp (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 22, 2018) Commerce Township, MI – Former Commerce Township Supervisor Robert H. Long was passionate about nature and the creation of spaces to protect it. That’s why the Robert H. Long Nature Park bears his name. And it is, indeed, an oasis.…
Driver in Boxer Shorts Crashes into Lake Orion Home, Leaves Gun in Car, Flees (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept. 20, 2018) Lake Orion, MI – Deputies and the Orion Township Fire Department responded to the 600 block of Joslyn Rd. for a vehicle that crashed into a house. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a Jeep Cherokee…
Reporter Food: Portabella & Mixed Sweet Peppers Po’ Boy at Howe’s Bayou (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Sometimes it can be hard to find an alternative to the meaty burgers and chicken sandwiches that flood the restaurant scene. But Howe’s Bayou at 22848 Woodward in Downtown Ferndale has a fantastic meat-free…
City of Berkley Considers Reconfiguring Coolidge Hwy (City of Berkley, Sept. 20, 2018) Berkley, MI- The City of Berkley is considering a proposal to reconfigure a one-mile stretch of Coolidge Highway in an effort to make the road a friendlier route for pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists. “We want Coolidge to be safer and more inviting…