2018 Primary Election Results and Voter Selfies (Compiled, Aug. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Here are some of Oakland County’s election results. For the most up to date numbers visit the Oakland County Clerk’s page. Scroll down to check out our collection of “I Voted” sticker selfies! BALLOT PROPOSALS SMART renewal – Pass (total…
Ballot Shortages Hinder Elections in Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 7, 2018) Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, and Pontiac, MI- Voters in multiple communities are reporting ballot shortages when they showed up to their local precincts. Among those impacted are Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, and Pontiac, MI. Some voters…
Story of Big Top Changes, As Kelly Miller Circus Returns to Holly Animal-Free (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2018) Holly, MI – “The Greatest Show on Earth” ceased to exist in 2017 when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ended their nearly 150-year run of traveling the country to delight and amaze ladies and…
Reporter Food: Rare Beef Pho at Saigon Diamond in Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Ever since I first tried pho back in March, it has been one of my favorite go-to meals. And Siagon Diamond in Madison Heights is among my favorites. The #27 is Rare Beef Pho, made…
Vandal Glues Keys on Public Art Piano, Royal Oak Police Seek Suspect (Royal Oak Commission for the Arts, Aug. 6, 2018) Royal Oak, MI –On Wednesday August 1, a public piano placed in front of Gayle’s Chocolates was vandalized. The unknown assailant spread adhesive along the keys of the piano making them inoperable. The first…
Asian Festival Celebrates Diversity of Culture, Unity of Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Simply publishing a list of the organizations that participated in Saturday’s Asian Festival in Madison Heights would show the rich diversity that exists within the Asian American community. And yet, it would also barely scratch the surface.…
State Warns Against Eating Fish in Areas of Oakland County and Others (MDHHS, Aug. 6, 2018) Lansing, MI -The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued an emergency ‘Do Not Eat’ fish advisory for all fish between the Huron River at Milford (Oakland County) to the Huron River at Base Line and…
Aug. 7 Primary Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing brief, introductory interviews with candidates for political offices. This gives all candidates a chance to talk about the issues that are important to them, and we welcome candidates from any political party. Some candidates did…
Hatchery Road Apts. in Waterford Get PACE Funding for Green Features (Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Aug. 4, 2018) June 15, 2018, Pontiac, Mich. – Trademark Building Co. Inc., a Waterford Township based developer and property management company, has successfully secured capital from Greenworks Lending through the first PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) project in…
Crash on Woodward in Pontiac Overturns Vehicle, Damages Sheriff Cruiser (Aug. 3, 2018, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office) Pontiac, MI – At approximately 10:43 am today a Sheriff’s Office Detective was traveling north bound on Woodward Ave. in Pontiac. The Detective was being followed by another Sheriff’s Office Detective. Both were stopped for a red light…
Good Things Growing at Holly Farmer’s Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2018) Holly, MI – Judy Crosby of Holly had never had a sugar plum before last weekend when she and her grandson Lane visited the Holly Farmer’s Market. “It’s very good,” she said. “I like farmers markets. I like farmers. They work their…
Reporter Food: Mackinaw Cheesesteak at Biere de Mac (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2018) Mackinaw City, MI – If you’re heading up to the Mackinaw City/St. Ignace Area this summer, it can be hard to decide on a great place to eat. My favorite Straits Area writing spot is the Biere de Mac Brew Works,…
Scammer Knew Victim’s Sex Offender Record, Used Realistic Aliases & Phone System (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Aug. 3, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – INCIDENT: 16:57 hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Fraudulent Activity – #18-144896 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the City of Rochester Hills Substation to meet with the victim of a reported fraud. …
Ferndale Library Curates Artist Advancement Collection for Local Creatives (Ferndale Area District Library, Aug. 2, 2018) FERNDALE, MI -The Ferndale Library aspires to be a source of enrichment for the community, and it extends that mission by establishing connections and enthusiastic support for its local artists. Ferndale is home to such an extensive population of…
Is Your Dog Sick? Cases of Canine Influenza on the Rise (Michigan Dept. of Agriculture, Aug. 2, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Since July 13, 2018, there have been 49 confirmed cases of canine influenza reported. The cases have occurred in Huron, Kent, Macomb, Oakland, Ottawa and Wayne counties. In all of 2017, there were nine…
Tony Hawk Foundation Grant to Fund Ferndale Skateboard Park (City of Ferndale, Aug. 2, 2018) Ferndale, MI- The City of Ferndale Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that the Tony Hawk Foundation announced its summer 2018 grant award recipients, and Ferndale has been selected to receive a $250,000 grant for a new community…
Fatal Shooting in Royal Oak White Castle Drive Thru Deemed Justifiable (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 1, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- On April 10, 2018 a Royal Oak Police Officer fatally shot 28-year-old Antonio Gordon in the drive thu of White Castle Restaurant at 13 Mile and Coolidge Hwy near Woodward Avenue. The shooting was investigated…
Expo Shows Residents Many Ways to Get Involved in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 1, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “I like being on the board. Being involved we help create the Ferndale that we want,” said John Hardy who sits on the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. He and fellow board member Emily Obert…
Suspected Robber of Banks in Birmingham, Ferndale, & Bloomfield Twp. Arrested (Birmingham Police, Aug. 2, 2018) Birmingham (MI) Police, in cooperation with Ferndale and Bloomfield Twp. (MI) police as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, helped lead to the arrest of a serial bank robbery…
Reporter Food: Dessert Drinks at Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 1, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Dino’s Lounge has gotten creative with their drink menu, offering boozy desserts. I go there pretty often to write, and it’s nice to have something yummy to sip on while I do. My favorite is the Banana…