Semi Crashes into Dental Office in Clarkston (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 20, 2018) Here are the details we have so far regarding the crash in Independence: The Tractor Trailer (dual-tandem) Gravel Hauler was N/B on M-15. Prior to the crash, the Sheriff’s 911 Operations Center received a BOL call for a semi traveling…
MML#5: Keeping Harmony between Local Officials and City Managers (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 19, 2018) Lansing, MI – Many people have the idea that the Mayor is the boss of a city. But in reality, most cities, villages, and townships have a manager or administrator that oversees the services and implements the policies…
MML#5: Keeping Harmony between Local Officials and City Managers (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 19, 2018) Lansing, MI – Many people have the idea that the Mayor is the boss of a city. But in reality, most cities, villages, and townships have a manager or administrator that oversees the services and implements the policies…
Creativity Connects Veterans and Community at Holly Art Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 18, 2018) Holly, MI – When people think of veterans, many words and images come to mind, but artistic is not usually one of the first. But the volunteers at the Holly Area Veterans Resource Center know better. “Veterans are here, and…
Creativity Connects Veterans and Community at Holly Art Show (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 18, 2018) Holly, MI – When people think of veterans, many words and images come to mind, but artistic is not usually one of the first. But the volunteers at the Holly Area Veterans Resource Center know better. “Veterans are here, and…
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe (Oakland County Health Division, April 18, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk removed from Rochester Hills. The Health Division strongly urges residents to reduce rabies exposure by staying away from wild animals…
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe (Oakland County Health Division, April 18, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk removed from Rochester Hills. The Health Division strongly urges residents to reduce rabies exposure by staying away from wild animals…
Royal Oak Rotarians Volunteer Every Week Packing Meals for Students (Jeanne Towar, April 18, 2018) As a Royal Oak Rotarian, Frederick Kaiser knows the importance of Blessings in a Backpack to the children who participate in the program. Every week, Rotarians, along with other community volunteers, pack enough food to provide 175 Royal Oak Schools…
Oakland County’s Silver Tsunami is Real: A Look at the Data (Kurt Metzger, April 18, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The Census Bureau recently forecast that the nation’s seniors (persons 65 years and over) would outnumber the nation’s children (persons under 18 years of age) for the first time in history by 2035. After recently reporting about…
Oakland County’s Silver Tsunami is Real: A Look at the Data (Kurt Metzger, April 18, 2018) Pontiac, MI- The Census Bureau recently forecast that the nation’s seniors (persons 65 years and over) would outnumber the nation’s children (persons under 18 years of age) for the first time in history by 2035. After recently reporting about…
Mackinac Bridge Getting Stripped of 60 Years Worth of Paint, Temp. Closure Saturday (Mackinac Bridge Authority, April 18, 2018) St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, MI – To continue repainting the Mackinac Bridge’s north tower, contractors need to hang a pair of custom moveable scaffold platforms above the roadway, requiring a brief closure Saturday morning. Seaway…
Mackinac Bridge Getting Stripped of 60 Years Worth of Paint, Temp. Closure Saturday (Mackinac Bridge Authority, April 18, 2018) St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, MI – To continue repainting the Mackinac Bridge’s north tower, contractors need to hang a pair of custom moveable scaffold platforms above the roadway, requiring a brief closure Saturday morning. Seaway…
A Bacon-tastic Time at Royal Oak Bacon Bash (Sam Gurwin, April 18, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- Another Bacon Bash has come and gone, gracing the Royal Oak Farmers Market last weekend with delicious dishes featuring, you guessed it, bacon. Each Guest was given a quality souvenir glass for the drinks as they roamed the Market.…
Mayor Explains How Ferndale is “Benchmark for a Modern Community” in Annual Speech (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI- “What makes a city an example to other communities? Why do some communities become destinations for great progress while others stay static? It’s something that I—and all of us at the City of Ferndale—have…
Mayor Explains How Ferndale is “Benchmark for a Modern Community” in Annual Speech (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI- “What makes a city an example to other communities? Why do some communities become destinations for great progress while others stay static? It’s something that I—and all of us at the City of Ferndale—have…
“Im finna shoot this bitch up” Message in School Restroom Sparks Investigation (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, April 16, 2018) Lyon Township, MI – SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the South Lyon East High School located at 52200 W. Ten Mile Rd on the report of a hand written message that had been found by a school administrator…
Freezing Rain Means Power Outages in SE Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 15, 2018) Troy, MI – More than 300,000 customers are without power Sunday evening as DTE and Consumers Energy work to repair power lines knocked down due to heavy rains and ice through SE Michigan. For the most current outage map visit https://emergency.dteenergy.com/map/outage.html.…
Clinton, Ford and Johnson: First Families Honor Betty Ford, Share Advice for the Limelight (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 15, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- In honor of what have been former First Lady Betty Ford’s 100th birthday, members of three first families took part in a luncheon celebration with a panel discussion at the Frederick Meijer…
Explore: Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 15, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI -Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States, and his legacy is memorialized in Grand Rapids at the museum of his name. Located at 303 Pearl Street NW, the riverfront building with mirrored walls and…
Explore: Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 15, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI -Gerald R. Ford was the 38th President of the United States, and his legacy is memorialized in Grand Rapids at the museum of his name. Located at 303 Pearl Street NW, the riverfront building with mirrored walls and…