2017 Candidate Interview: Patrick Giesa for Northville City Council

2017 Candidate Interview: Patrick Giesa for Northville City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2017) Northville, MI – Patrick Giesa is running unopposed in the Nov. 7, 2017 election to Northville City Council.  Incumbent Councilperson Sam Ekong and Mayor Ken Roth are also unopposed.  An election will still be held. Giesa has 42 years experience…

2017 Candidate Interview: Melissa “Missy” Mark for Baldwin Library Board in Birmingham

2017 Candidate Interview: Melissa “Missy” Mark for Baldwin Library Board in Birmingham (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2017) Birmingham, MI – Melissa “Missy” Mark is one of four candidates running for three seats on the Baldwin Public Library Board in Birmingham.  Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Ashley Aidenbaum, Mike Kroll and Frank…

2017 Candidate Interview: Mary Newlin for Farmington Hills City Council

2017 Candidate Interview: Mary Newlin for Farmington Hills City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2017)   Farmington Hills, MI – Mary Newlin is one of four people running for three seats on the Farmington Hills City Council. Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Michael Bridges, Valerie Knol and Samantha Steckloff. Newlin has…

Oakland County Creates Interactive Halloween Happenings Map

Oakland County Creates Interactive Halloween Happenings Map (Oakland County Blog, Oct. 11, 2017) With so many fantastic Halloween events and activities in Oakland County, it can be difficult to keep track. That’s why Oakland County’s award-winning GIS team has developed a custom map to bring you all of Halloween’s fun and fright in one easy-to-use…

Murder Victim’s Family Accepts $1.07 Million Settlement from Oakland County

Murder Victim’s Family Accepts $1.07 Million Settlement from Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2017)   Madison Heights, MI – A lawsuit brought by the family of Shelley Hilliard against Oakland County has ended with a $1.07 million settlement.  19-year-old Hilliard was murdered after a Madison Heights police officer revealed that she was the…