Manhunt Underway in Ortonville After Two People Shot (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2017) Ortonville, MI – Residents in Ortonville spent Tuesday night in fear as Oakland County Sheriff”s deputies and Michigan State Police scoured the Village for a man they consider armed and dangerous after shooting a man and woman at an apartment complex…
Michigan Works! Southfield to Offer Free Business Counseling (City of Southfield, Nov. 15, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI— Oakland County’s One Stop Shop Business Center will offer free business counseling on the first Tuesday of each month at Michigan Works! Southfield, 21415 Civic Center Drive, Suite 116. Oakland County’s One Stop Shop Business Center will offer business…
County Exec. Corrects Fox & Friends Report on Immigrant Legal Aid (Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 14, 2017) Pontiac, MI – According to a press release from Oakland County Executive L Brooks Patterson, “Fox & Friends First on Fox News Channel falsely reported today that Oakland County, Mich. is one of 11 cities and counties that will…
Elevator at Hotel Goes Off Track, Occupant Rescued Troy, MI – On Sunday at 2:44 pm Troy Fire Department was called to Hawthorne Suites at 2600 Livernois with a report of a woman trapped in an elevator. Here is the statement given by Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Riestterer: “The fire department received a report of…
Record Breaking Cats Lost in Fire, Donations to Cat Shelter Encouraged (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 13, 2017 Farmington Hills, MI – Although their home was completely destroyed by fire Sunday, a Farmington Hills couple is asking for donations to go not to themselves but to the Ferndale Cat Shelter in honor of the two Guinness…
Ferndale Businesses Send Money to Help Downtowns in Texas (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 13, 2017) Ferndale, MI – When hurricane Harvey hit Texas at the end of August, it devastated not only neighborhoods and cities, but also the small downtowns where mom and pop shops have challenges even when the sun is shining and the…
Driver on Milford Road Rear Ends Sheriff, Flees, Crashes into Home (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 13, 2017) Highland Township, MI – INCIDENT: 00:13 hrs. Nov. 12, 2017 – Highland Township – Hit and Run Patrol Vehicle Injury Crash / Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer / Car vs. Private Residence Injury Crash /…
Prevent Tragedy by Knowing Facts about Carbon Monoxide (C. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2017) Each year people die from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. This Carbon Monoxide Safety Fact Sheet can help ensure you have all of the recommended warning, detection, and preventative maintenance measures in place to keep you and your family safe to avoid tragedy. The…
Ferndale Elks Honor City Workers and Volunteers (Oscar Renautt, Nov. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Each Year Ferndale Elks hosts a ceremony to honor those who serve the community as volunteers and as city staff. Law and Order Night thanks all who serve Ferndale, including the Firefighter of the Year and Police Officer of the…
Very Hungry Caterpillar Scarecrow Wins Decoration Contest (City of Huntington Woods, Nov. 11, 2017) Huntington Woods, MI – The winner of the BART Board (Beautification, Public Art & Tree Advisory Board) scarecrow decorating contest is the Very-Hungry Caterpillar scarecrow at 12775 Lincoln! Twenty-three homes participated and 138 ballots were cast. Congratulations to the Stayer family…
Jodi Wong, Illitch Charities and Others Earn AFP Philanthropy Awards (AFP, Nov. 11, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – National Philanthropy Day is Wednesday, November 15, and several Southeastern Michigan residents, companies and organizations have been honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Detroit Chapter for their charitable giving and volunteering. The philanthropists, volunteers…
Not Just an Artist Market, Rust Belt is a Launchpad for Businesses (Mark Stowers, Nov. 10, 2017) Ferndale, MI – As an artist and construction worker, Tiffani and Chris Best didn’t plan on learning and teaching business skills. But they’ve been educating business owners since they opened the Rust Belt Market several years ago in…
November 7 Election Turnout Across Oakland County (Kurt Metzger, Pleasant Ridge Reelected Mayor, Nov. 8, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – It has become tradition that Crystal Proxmire and I review voter turnout rates after each election. While yesterday’s election was considered an off-year election (odd numbered years), the fact that many communities were voting on…
Berkley Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Berkley, MI- The unofficial results are in. Daniel Terbrack, who ran unopposed, won the Mayor’s position with 1938 votes. The three City Council seats go to: Incumbent Steve Baker got 1522 votes. Incumbent Jack Blanchard got 1421 votes. Dennis Hennen got 1293 votes. Colleen Graveline and…
Birmingham Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Birmingham, MI – Unofficial election results are in for the City of Birmingham. There was no competition for the three City Commission seats. Rackeline Hoff got 1,329, Mark Nickita got 1,301 and Stuart Lee Sherman got 1,207. For Library board there were four candidates for three…
Clarkston Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2017) Clarkston, MI – The unofficial results are in for the Nov. 7 Clarkston election. Three council members were selected by the voters: Eric Haven with 197 votes, Scott Reynolds with 191 votes andd Jason M. Kneisc with 174 votes. Just falling shy was David Marsh with…
Clawson Election Results 2017 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Clawson, MI – The unofficial election results are in for Clawson’s Nov. 7 election. Running unopposed, Deborah Wooley won easily for Mayor, earning 96.7% of the vote. For City Council there were five people running for two seats. Susan Moffitt got 829 votes and Paula…
Farmington Election Results 2017 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Farmington, MI – The unofficial results are in for the Farmington election held Nov. 7. In the race for City Council there were three candidates selected. Maria Taylor got 1,567 votes, Bill Galvin got 1,278 votes and Joe LaRussa got 1,256 votes. Those that did…
Farmington Hills Election Results 2017 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Farmington Hills, MI – In the 2017 election Farmington Hills Mayor Ken Massey was unopposed and earned 97.79% of the vote according to Oakland County’s unofficial results. For City Council the three selected by voters were Valerie Knol wtih 7,595 votes, Michael Bridges with…
Ferndale Election Results 2017 (Crystal A Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The race for Ferndale’s Mayor and two City Council seats were easily won Tuesday since the incumbents had no competition. Mayor Dave Coulter got 1,511 votes. For Council Melanie Piana got 1,426 votes and Greg Pawlica got 1,372.