2017 Candidate Interview: Novi Mayor Bob Gatt (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 5, 2017) Novi, MI – Novi Mayor Bob Gatt is seeking reelection on the Nov. 7 ballot, facing two opponents: Jason G. W. Dorsch and Bin Quamruzzaman. Gatt has been Mayor for three two-year terms and served on City Council for 8 years before…
2017 Candidate Interview: Rosie Lance Richardson for Pontiac Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 5, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Rosie Lance Richardson is one of eight candidates in the primary for Pontiac Mayor, which takes place Aug. 8. She’ll be on the ballot with Kone Bowman, Mark E. Holland, Craig Jefferson, AJ Patrick, Alexandria T. Riley,…
Hazel Park Hosting Courthouse Ribbon Cutting Aug. 11 (EVENT page) Hazel Park, MI – Please join the City of Hazel Park in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in honor of the newly renovated & completed courthouse construction. Event Begins: Friday, August 11, 2017 3 pm – 5 pm on the north side of City Hall/Courthouse 111…
S Word: Local Groups Hosting Suicide Prevention Film Screening Sept. 9 Royal Oak, MI – An exclusive preview screening of this groundbreaking documentary, The S Word, followed by a Q&A session with film director, Lisa Klein, and a panel discussion featuring local suicide prevention experts. View the trailer here: http://theswordmovie.com/ Event sponsored by The Oakland…
Chickens of Oakland County, Where Does Your Community Stand? (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Jackson Clementz loves his chickens. The five year old spends time chasing and petting the three black New England Reds and three Red Sex Links that live in a pen in his grandfather’s backyard in Holly.…
Free Legal Aid Clinics to be Held in Southfield (Southfield Human Services, Aug. 3, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI — Southfield Human Services in partnership with Lakeshore Legal Aid will host free legal clinics for low income families the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. at Southfield Human Services, 26000 Evergreen Road. Lakeshore Legal Aid…
Free or Low-Cost Business Classes Offered in August/September WATERFORD, NOVI – Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking for assistance are encouraged to attend high-value, low- or no-cost business workshops offered by the experts at the Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at the Oakland County…
Introducing Royal Oak’s New Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick (Drew Saunders, Aug. 3, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak School’s new superintendent has been on the job about a month. With her first school year fast approaching, Mary Beth Fitzpatrick is excited for her first year. “I’m really looking forward to the challenge of leading…
Townhall to Discuss Pro Side of Medical Marijuana Zoning in Holly Aug. 17 Holly, MI – On Thursday, Aug. 17 from 6:30-8:30pm Holly Councilperson Dave Cruickshank will hold a medical marijuana town hall to get input from residents before voting on the issue. The topic of allowing medical marijuana related businesses has been brewing in…
Hot Air Balloon Show at Groveland Oaks Aug. 5 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Balloon Quest Mini Hot Air Balloon Festival at Groveland Oaks Aug. 5 6 hot- air-balloons will launch at appoximately 6:30 PM (if weather is permitting) 2 hot- air-balloons will “glow” right at dusk (if weather is permitting) For more information check…
OC Times & White Castle Celebrate Event Page Launch (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A slider-tastic time was had by all Wednesday as Oakland County Times readers gathered at the White Castle restaurant in Ferndale to celebrate the launch of the White Castle Bold Moves Event Page on the local news…
Ferndale Planning Commission to Hear Parking Deck Plans Aug. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Plans are moving ahead for Ferndale’s anticipated new mixed-use parking deck. The project is now being called “The dot,” or “The Development on Troy.” Located at W. Troy and Allen, the city-owned project is expected to…
Cities Want State to Reform Funding, Public Info. Session Aug 9, 10 & 15 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, Ferndale, MI – In partnership with the cities of Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, Ferndale, Oak Park, and Hazel Park, we invite you to attend an upcoming SaveMICity presentation by the Michigan Municipal League. Find out why as the…
Oak Park Summerfest Sizzles with Fun for Everyone! By Cheryl Weiss The scent of smoking ribs, the laughter of children jumping on inflatables, and the excitement of all the sights of Summerfest filled the Oak Park Community Center parking lot and grounds on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Everyone in attendance had at least one favorite…
Ferndale Makes Deal with 8 Wood Motel, Motorama Case Continues (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The City of Ferndale has cut a deal with the owner of 8 Wood Motel and is going through the courts in the case over Motorma Motel in regard to the business licenses being denied last…
Hundreds Rally in Royal Oak to Support Transgender Troops (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 30, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – In spite of the pain that came with President Donald Trump’s Wednesday morning tweet announcing that transgender people would no longer be welcome in the military, there was an atmosphere of hope and love at a…
Two Men Dead of Drowning in Chicago, Including One from Royal Oak Royal Oak, MI – A Royal Oak man and a Chicago man drowned Saturday in separate incidents on Lake Michigan in Chicago. According to Sun-Times Media, 28 year old Christopher Charnow was lost in the waves around 3:45am. His body was found and…
Nine Injured and One Dead from Car Hitting Party Bus on I-75 (Troy Police, July 30, 2017) Troy, MI – Troy Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a “party bus” that occurred on northbound I-75 south of Adams this morning at approximately 3 AM. The bus, occupied by 24 passengers, was stopped on the…
Royal Oak Mayor Sets Record Straight on Farmers Market Rumors (Drew Saunders & Crystal Proxmire, July 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI -As the city prepares to create a new City Hall and Police station, Royal Oak officials are addressing rumors that the development will force the closure of the Farmers Market. A group of residents…
Novi Police Earn Elite CALEA Accreditation (City of Novi, July 29, 2017) Novi, MI – The Novi Police Department joined an elite group of law enforcement agencies from across the nation today when it received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Known as the “gold standard” in law enforcement accreditation,…