County Executive Gets Scam Call, Warns Others (Oakland County Executive Office, July 6, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is warning county residents to be aware of a phone scam threatening unsuspecting residents with arrest for non-payment of federal taxes. Patterson himself got a recorded message on his personal cell phone…
Former Troy City Manager Charged with Bribery (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 6, 2018) Troy, MI- Former Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick has been charged in Federal Court with bribery, with the FBI accusing him of accepting over $20,000 in gifts from a contractor. Kischnick was fired in March after being arrested for assaulting a female…
9 Year Old Struck by Car on Auburn Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 6, 2018) Pontiac, MI- INCIDENT: 18:58 Hrs. – City of Pontiac – Pedestrian versus Automobile Personal Injury Accident / OCSO Crash Reconstruction Unit Assist – #18-126653 (UD-10) & #18-126693 (Crash Investigation) SUMMARY: Deputies responded along with the Waterford Regional Fire…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jim Ellison for State Rep. District 26 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 5, 2018) Royal Oak, and Madison Heights, MI- State Representative Jim Ellison is running for reelection to the 26th District. He is unopposed in the Democratic Primary on Aug. 7, 2018. Al Gui is unopposed in the Republican Primary. Ellison and Gui…
2018 Candidate Interview: Al Gui for State Rep. District 26 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 5, 2018) Royal Oak, and Madison Heights, MI- Al Gui is running for State Representative of the 26th District. He is unopposed in the Republican Primary on Aug. 7, 2018. Incumbent Jim Ellison is unopposed in the Democratic Primary. Gui and Ellison…
Boat Capsizes on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, 11 People Rescued West Bloomfield, MI- FROM DAY SHIFT: 07-04-2018, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 07-05-2018, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 16:46 hrs. – West Bloomfield Township – Assist to Law Enforcement / Watercraft Accident / OCSO Marine Unit Assist – #18-125812 SUMMARY: The OCSO Marine Unit was patrolling…
Oak Park Celebrates Independence Day with Pancakes, Parade, and People (Cheryl Weiss, July 6, 2018) Oak Park, MI- The 4th of July has been a special day with an annual big celebration in Oak Park since 1958, and this year was no exception. From the Mayor’s 5K Race, to fueling up at the Youth Assistance…
Troy Family Daze Festival Seeks Performers for International Day Celebration Troy, MI -The Troy Family Daze Festival organizers seek performers for the International Day Celebration on Saturday, September 15 from 1 – 5 pm and Sunday, September 16 from 12 – 9 pm. The Troy Family Daze Festival will be held on the Civic Center…
2018 Candidate Interview: Brian Calley for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Lansing, MI Brian Calley is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Patrick Colbeck, Jim Hines and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John J.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Yolanda Smith Charles for County Commission Dist. 17 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Southfield, MI – Yolanda Smith Charles is running in the Democratic Primary for County Commissioner for the 17th District. Also on the Democratic ballot is incumbent Nancy Quarles. Republican Jeremy Minkin is unopposed in…
2018 Candidate Interview: Candius Stearns for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 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 -Candius Stearns is running unopposed…
2018 Candidate Interview: David Lossing for State Rep. District 51 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Holly, Groveland, Rose, Aldan, Fenton, Linden, Clayton, Gaines and Argentine, MI – David E. Lossing is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary for State Rep. of the 51st District. The Primary is Aug 7, 2018. In the Republican Primary Matthew…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jeff Pittel for State Senate Dist. 12 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Township, Franklin, Independence Township, Keego Harbor Oakland Township, Orion, Oxford, Pontiac, Southfield Township, Sylvan Lake and Clarkston, MI – Jeff Pittel is running unopposed in Libertarian Primary for State Senate…
2018 Candidate Interview: Laura Dodd for State Rep. District 44 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Milford, Highland, White Lake, Springfield, and Waterford, MI –Laura Dodd is running in the Democratic Primary for State Rep. District 44. Steven White, Jr. is also on the Democratic Primary. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. On the Republican Primary…
Royal Oak Chamber Accepting Nominations for Community Awards (Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, July 3, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – The 2018 Royal Oak Community Awards are coming in October! And nominations can be submitted at any time … starting NOW! Don’t delay. Spread the word! This year’s event will take place at the Hyatt…
50 Shades Movies Mysteriously Hidden, Berkley Library Stands up to the Censor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2018) Berkley, MI- Someone’s been playing censor at the Berkley Library, hiding copies of DVDs such as 50 Shades of Gray, 50 Shades Freed, and Eyes Wide Shut. Even the documentary Jerusalem was surreptitiously removed and hidden. Staff…
2018 Candidate Interview: Patrick Colbeck for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2018) Lansing, MI – Patrick Colbeck is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Brian Calley, Jim Hines and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jenny Suidan for State Rep. District 39 NOTE: This candidate has been arraigned on embezzlement charges. See story here. (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2018) Commerce Twp, West Bloomfield, and Wixom, MI – Jennifer “Jenny” Suidan is running for State Rep. in the 39th District. She is unopposed in the Aug. 7, 2018…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #6: Boating (Michigan State Police, July 4, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
Milford Garden Club Boasts 100 Members, Plans Monarch Garden (Drew Saunders, July 2, 2018) Milford, MI – The Milford Garden Club’s small army of 100 or so members have been transforming the landscape for seventy years across Milford, and they’re still going strong. Their local mission of conservation, civic beautification and sharing horticultural knowledge has…