2018 Candidate Interview: Marisa Prince for Brandon Twp. Trustee

2018 Candidate Interview: Marisa Prince for Brandon Twp. Trustee (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Brandon Township, Ortonville, MI – Marisa Prince is running unopposed in the Aug.7, 2018 Democratic Primary for Brandon Township Trustee. In the Republican Primary are Scott Broughton, Dale M. Creamer, Jayson W. Rumball and Steven D. Unruh.  The winner of the…

2018 Candidate Interview: Dennis Cotton for Southfield School Board

2018 Candidate Interview: Dennis Cotton for Southfield School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Southfield, Lathrup Village, MI – Dennis L. Cotton is running for Southfield Public School Board Member for a six year term. There are two seats available. Thus far Michael Benson, Dennis L. Cotton and Darrell B. Joyce are running. The election…

2018 Candidate Interview: Robert Wittenberg for State Rep. District 29

2018 Candidate Interview: Robert Wittenberg for State Rep. District 29 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak Township, MI – State Representative Robert Wittenberg is running for re-election to the 27th District.  On the Aug. 7, 2018 Democratic Primary ballot he is opposed by Michelangelo Fortuna…

2018 Candidate Interview: Ellen Lipton for Congress, 9th District

2018 Candidate Interview: Ellen Lipton for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 19, 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 –Ellen Lipton is running…

2018 Candidate Interview: Marty Knollenberg for State Senate District 13

2018 Candidate Interview: Marty Knollenberg for State Senate District 13 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 19, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, MI – State Senator Marty Knollenberg is running for re-election to the 13th District. He is unopposed in the Republican Primary. In the Democratic Primary, Mallory McMorrow is unopposed.…

Developers Continue to Refine Plans for 34 Acre Site at 8 Mile and Pinecrest

Developers Continue to Refine Plans for 34 Acre Site at 8 Mile and Pinecrest (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI- The Ferndale Planning Commission heard updated preliminary plans for 34-acre former Hayes Lemmerz location at 8 Mile Road and Pinecrest which would bring a community full of homes, apartments, and other amenities to…

2018 Candidate Interview: Vincent Gregory for State Rep Dist. 35

2018 Candidate Interview: Vincent Gregory for State Rep Dist. 35 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2018) Southfield, Lathrup Village, Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills, and Franklin, MI – Vincent Gregory is running in the Democratic Primary for State Rep in the 35th District. Also in the Democratic Primary are Kyra Harris Bolden, Lisa Cece,  Alex Meyers,…

2018 Candidate Interview: Danielle McCluskey for County Commission Dist. 2

2018 Candidate Interview: Danielle McCluskey for County Commission Dist. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Highland, Holly, Groveland, Springfield, and Rose Townships, MI – Danielle McCluskey is the Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner of District 2. Incumbent Bob Hoffman is running as the Republican candidate. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018.…

Reporter Food: Pineapple Upside Down French Toast at Breakfast Club

Reporter Food: Pineapple Upside Down French Toast at Breakfast Club (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – In the mood for something sweet and unique? The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights and Clawson offer a variety of fancy breakfasts, including soft thick fresh baked french toast. My recent choice was the pineapple…

Reporter Food: Pineapple Upside Down French Toast at Breakfast Club

Reporter Food: Pineapple Upside Down French Toast at Breakfast Club (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – In the mood for something sweet and unique? The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights and Clawson offer a variety of fancy breakfasts, including soft thick fresh baked french toast. My recent choice was the pineapple…

Rochester Schools Opens New Facilities, Honors Former Superintendent

Rochester Schools Opens New Facilities, Honors Former Superintendent (Rochester Community Schools, July 17, 2018) Rochester Community Schools is proud to announce the new names of two buildings within the district—the Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus, 1440 John R. Road, and the RCS Caring Steps Children’s Center, 3838 N. Rochester Road. Dr. John M. Schultz…

2018 Candidate Interview: Kermit Williams for State Rep. Dist. 29

2018 Candidate Interview: Kermit Williams for State Rep. Dist. 29 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018) Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake and Orchard Lake, MI –  Kermit Williams is running for State Representative of the 29th District on the Aug. 7, 2018 Democratic Primary. Also on the Democratic Primary ballot are Kone Bowman, Brenda…

2018 Candidate Interview: Gwen Markham for County Commissioner Dist. 9

2018 Candidate Interview: Gwen Markham for County Commissioner Dist. 9 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2018) Novi, Northville, MI – Gwen Markham is running for County Commission for the 9th District.  She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary which is Aug. 7, 2018. Republican Hugh Crawford is unopposed in the Republican Primary. They will face each…

Residents Heard in Drayton Church Development, Apartment Idea Thwarted

Residents Heard in Drayton Church Development, Apartment Idea Thwarted (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018) Ferndale, MI – About 35 residents attended a Ferndale Planning Commission meeting on July 11 to halt  efforts by Drayton Avenue Lofts LLC to convert the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2441 Pinecrest into a 30-unit apartment complex. The…