2018 Candidate Interview: Wade Fleming for County Commissioner Dist. 16 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Clawson, Troy, and Royal Oak, MI – County Commissioner Wade Fleming is running unopposed for re-election in the Republican Primary which takes place Aug. 7, 2018. In the Democratic Primary Penny Luebs and Charles “Chuck” Salgat are running. The…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ted Villella for County Commissioner Dist. 4 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Clarkston, Independence Township, Waterford, MI – Ted Villella is the Democratic candidate for County Commissioner in the 4th District. Incumbent Tom Middleton is the Republican candidate seeking re-election. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Check out…
2018 Candidate Interview: Brian Wright for State Rep Dist. 38 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Novi, Northville, South Lyon, Lyon Township, and Walled Lake, MI – Brian R. Wright is running for State Representative in the 38th District. He is unopposed in the Libertarian Primary which is held Aug. 7, 2018. In the Democratic Primary…
Reporter Food: The Robert Burns at Afton Tea Room (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 27, 2018) Plymouth, MI – A lovely afternoon was spent with a friend at the Sweet Afton Tea Room in Downtown Plymouth recently. The flowery décor and mixed tea cups gave lots to look at and a warm atmosphere. I had a…
Woman Injured, Dog Killed in Hit and Run in Orion Twp (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 27, 2018) Orion Township, MI – SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of Morgan Rd and Homesite Drive (West of Baldwin Rd) for a hit and run pedestrian injury accident at around 7am on July 25. The victim was…
Who’s Running for Office? Here are Candidate Interviews for Aug. 7 Primary Election 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…
Auburn Hills Police Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect UPDATED (AHPD, July 26, 2018) Auburn Hills, MI -On July 26, 2018 at 12:53 pm, personnel from the Auburn Hills Police Department were dispatched to a bank robbery that had just occurred at the Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union on University Drive. Preliminary investigation reveals that…
Officials Warn of Potential Measles Exposure, New Cases in Michigan (Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services, July 26, 2018) Detroit, MI- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed two additional cases of measles in Michigan for 2018; both related to international travel. These individuals were residents of Oakland and Washtenaw…
Fire Chief McGee Makes Holly Full-Time Focus, Announces New Station and More (Drew Saunders, July 25, 2018) Holly, MI – Holly Fire Chief Steve McGee is excited to expand the scope, efficiency and quality of the services provided to the village that he now serves full-time. McGee’s years of experience have already been an asset…
Reporter Food: Fish Sandwich and Lollipop Kale at Toasted Oak in Novi (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 24, 2018) Novi, MI- Based on a suggestion from a reader, I decided to check out Toasted Oak Grill and Market at 27790 Novi Rd, which is near 12 Oaks Mall, and is located inside Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel.…
Gerty the Therapy Dog Helps Kids Read Confidently at Berkley Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 23, 2018) Berkley, MI- Gerty got as much love as she gave Saturday when she and her human volunteered at the Berkley Library for “Read to a Dog” day. On such days, kids of all ages take turns reading to…
Ferndale Housing Commission Aiming for Grand Upgrades (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 23, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Federal funding has become available for housing authorities to upgrade and replace aging properties, and Ferndale Housing Commission has been invited to apply. “We get to dream a little dream,” said Ferndale Housing Director Heater VanPoucker. “This is an…
2018 Candidate Interview: Gretchen Whitmer for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2018) Lansing, MI –Gretchen Whitmer is running in the Democratic Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also on the Aug. 7, 2018 Democratic Primary ballot are Abd.ul El-Sayed, and Shri Thanedar. In the Republican Party Primary are Brian Calley, Patrick Colebeck, Jim Hines and Bill…
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 (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 (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…
Reporter Food: Fajitas at Mojave Cantina in Clawson (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Clawson, MI – Mojave Cantina in Clawson was a great choice for a pre-meeting feast. I ordered their steak fajitas which came sizzling hot on a cast iron pan that included peppers and onions. The other toppings were also fresh and…
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 (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 (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…