2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Land CURE Program – Revitalizing Hazel Park Housing (Mark H. Stowers, July 1, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – Jeff Campbell doesn’t sound like Jimmy Stewart’s George Bailey character in It’s a Wonderful Life, but he sure does act like him. The Assistant City Manager of Hazel Park heads up the city’s CURE (Cities for Urban…
SEMCOG Report Shows Increase in Auto Crashes, Injuries & Fatalities (SEMCOG, July 1, 2017) SE Michigan – In 2016, traffic crashes increased for the fourth consecutive year in Southeast Michigan, with a total of 145,510. Serious injuries and fatalities related to crashes also increased compared to 2015. These statistics are part of SEMCOG, the Southeast…
SEMCOG Report Shows Increase in Auto Crashes, Injuries & Fatalities (SEMCOG, July 1, 2017) SE Michigan – In 2016, traffic crashes increased for the fourth consecutive year in Southeast Michigan, with a total of 145,510. Serious injuries and fatalities related to crashes also increased compared to 2015. These statistics are part of SEMCOG, the Southeast…
HollyDay! Sept. 16 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – HollyDay! Is Sunday, Sept. 16, all day beginning at 9am in Downtown Holly Fun, Games & Events Community Coalition Fun Run 9 AM Parade Downtown 12 – 1 PM Community Play Day at Crapo Park 1 – 4 PM Free Hot Dogs 2 PM Inflatables 2 –…
HollyDay! Sept. 16 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – HollyDay! Is Sunday, Sept. 16, all day beginning at 9am in Downtown Holly Fun, Games & Events Community Coalition Fun Run 9 AM Parade Downtown 12 – 1 PM Community Play Day at Crapo Park 1 – 4 PM Free Hot Dogs 2 PM Inflatables 2 –…
Clarkston For Life – City-wide Health Initiative Kicks Off (Mark H. Stowers, July 1, 2017) Clarkston, MI – In 2016, Michigan ranked 39th in the State Well Being Rankings (Hawaii was first and West Virginia was last) according to a Gallup and Healthways report. In an effort to help change that ranking and other similar…
Stabbing and Shooting at Woodward North Apts. In Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Shooting and Stabbing Investigation The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating a shooting and stabbing that occurred at the Woodward North Apartments, located at 3027 W. 13 Mile. On June 25, 2017 just before 2:00pm,…
Stabbing and Shooting at Woodward North Apts. In Royal Oak (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Shooting and Stabbing Investigation The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating a shooting and stabbing that occurred at the Woodward North Apartments, located at 3027 W. 13 Mile. On June 25, 2017 just before 2:00pm,…
Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Berkley Home (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – A 20-year-old Pontiac man with outstanding warrants was arrested after having lead Royal Oak Police on a pursuit that ended in a crash. On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:51 p.m., a Royal Oak officer attempted to stop a…
Driver Fleeing Police Crashes into Berkley Home (Royal Oak Police, June 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – A 20-year-old Pontiac man with outstanding warrants was arrested after having lead Royal Oak Police on a pursuit that ended in a crash. On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:51 p.m., a Royal Oak officer attempted to stop a…
Holly: Study Shows Saginaw Street is Safer, President Calls for Public Hearing (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 27, 2017) Holly, MI- Crashes and injuries are down following a road diet on Saginaw Street according to a Traffic Improvement Association Study that was received by Holly Village Council Tuesday. Saginaw was reduced from four lanes to two…
Holly: Study Shows Saginaw Street is Safer, President Calls for Public Hearing (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 27, 2017) Holly, MI- Crashes and injuries are down following a road diet on Saginaw Street according to a Traffic Improvement Association Study that was received by Holly Village Council Tuesday. Saginaw was reduced from four lanes to two…
Host a Belgium Band Member Aug 14-17 (Ferndale Community Concert Band, June 28, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Concert Band and surrounding area have been asked to become host to members of the Belgium, Maasmechelen Community Concert Band. There are 70 members that need housing arriving at 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 14th and…
Host a Belgium Band Member Aug 14-17 (Ferndale Community Concert Band, June 28, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community Concert Band and surrounding area have been asked to become host to members of the Belgium, Maasmechelen Community Concert Band. There are 70 members that need housing arriving at 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 14th and…
Ferndale Picks Mixed Use for Parking Deck, Shares Timeline and Valet Plans (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to allocate funds to move forward with creating planning documents for the mixed use parking structure to be built on W. Troy Street. With tonight’s approval, plans will become…
Ferndale Picks Mixed Use for Parking Deck, Shares Timeline and Valet Plans (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to allocate funds to move forward with creating planning documents for the mixed use parking structure to be built on W. Troy Street. With tonight’s approval, plans will become…
“All the World’s a Stage” at Ferndale’s Front Porch Music Festival (Jonathan A. Berz, June 26, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Jacques’ 400-year old proclamation that “all the world’s a stage” was proven spot-on last Saturday, as front porches and gardens became soundstages and backdrops for Michigan’s newest (and quaintest, and probably best-foliaged) music festival, The…
State Urges Extreme Caution with Fireworks and Sparklers (LARA, June 26, 2017) Michigan – If you plan to celebrate Independence Day by setting off a few fireworks or giving sparklers to the kids, beware of the risks and know the dangers. Take every safety precaution, especially with the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers,…
State Urges Extreme Caution with Fireworks and Sparklers (LARA, June 26, 2017) Michigan – If you plan to celebrate Independence Day by setting off a few fireworks or giving sparklers to the kids, beware of the risks and know the dangers. Take every safety precaution, especially with the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers,…