Downtown Holly Ladies Night Out Nov. 11 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Voted Best Retail Event from Main Street Oakland County, Downtown Holly’s Fall Ladies Night Out is an event you will not want to miss! Friday, November 11 at 5 PM – 9 PM in Historic Downtown Holly. Shop, dine and stroll through our…
Ferndale Chamber, FernCare to Move, 112 Unit Apt. Bldg. Proposed (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 21, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The north side of E. 9 Mile from Leland to Paxton could be the site of a 112-unit apartment building called Ferndale Apartments if a proposed development goes through. The initial plans were presented to the…
Sheriff’s Office Hosting Self Defense Class Oct 1, 15 and 29 (EVENT page) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to team up with the Miss Michigan America Organization, the IGroup Model and Talent Agency, and Common Ground to present the Women’s Self-Defense Awareness Month in Oakland County during the month of October. Sergeant Jen…
Greenhouse Ferndale Co-Working Space Grand Opening Sept. 27 (EVENT page) Come celebrate the Grand Opening with us!! This is a Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Business After 5 event but we are using as an excuse to celebrate! Free Food, Free Drinks, Live Music and our lovable faces, what more could you ask for? Let…
County Executive Patterson Says He Plans Court Action to Stop Refugees from Coming to Oakland County (Compiled, Sept. 22, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson told a reporter that he would sue to stop the settling of Syrian refugees in Oakland County. Patterson was on the Frank Beckman Show Tuesday morning…
2016 Candidate Interview Kerry Bentivolio for US Congress 11th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Milford, MI – Kerry Bentivolio served as the Republican Congressman for the 11th District in 2013-2014 as a Republican before losing to current Congressman Dave Trott. Bentivolio is now running as an Independent to try and reclaim the…
2016 Candidate Interview Colleen Crossey for County Commissioner 9th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Novi, MI – Democrat Colleen Crossey is running for County Commissioner for the 9th District which includes Novi, Novi Twp and part of Northville. Republican Hugh Crawford is also running for the seat. Crossey explained that she is…
2016 Candidate Interview Charles Hicks for Southfield School Board 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Southfield, MI – Charles Hicks is one of seven people running for three open seats on the Southfield Public Schools Board. In this non-partisan race, Hicks will appear on the ballot with Bessie Burden, Yolanda Smith Charles, Nathaniel Lewis…
2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Dave Woodward (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Oakland County Commissioner Dave Woodward of the 19th District is up for re-election. Woodward represents the communities of Berkley and Royal Oak. He is a Democrat. Republican Michael Ryan and Libertarian Jim Fulner are challenging him…
Police Say Bomb Threat to Yogurt City in Royal Oak a Hoax On September 20, 2016 at 2:53pm, Royal Oak officers responded to 122 S. Main St. on the report of a bomb threat. An employee of the business received two phone calls indicating there was a bomb inside the business. As a precaution, several…
Creatives Invited to Meet in Royal Oak Sept. 28 to Network (EVENT page) I would like to submit an event, which will be on September 28 from 6:30-8:00pm. Artful Connections- Emagine! Place: Emagine Royal Oak 200 N Main Street Royal Oak, MI 49067 Registration is available at www.bit.ly/ArtfulSept Meet like-minded, creative professionals. Grow…
MML#3 – Cities and Civic Tech, How Local Governments Serve Residents Online (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – Cities vary on how much effort they put into their websites, apps, social media, and online presence. Yet clearly the internet is important to residents and those wishing to do business. How can…
2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Jim Runestad 44th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) White Lake, MI – Republican State Representative Jim Runestad is running for re-election for the 44th District which includes the Milford, Highland, Springfield, White Lake and part of Waterford. He is being challenged by Democrat Mark Venie. When asked…
Live Action Clue in Historic Downtown Holly Oct. 29 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Col. Mustard? With the candlestick? In the dining room? Join in Live Action Clue, with Historic Holly, Michigan as your playing board. This interactive event sets your teams on a hunt to discover where the murder has taken place, by whom,…
Royal Oak Fire Dept Open House Oct 8 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Fire Department Open House Saturday, October 8, 2016 Come hang out and see the firefighters of the Royal Oak Fire Department in action! There will be multiple demonstrations including a car extrication, stove top fire, technical rescue and ladder trucks. Meet…
Girl Killed in Crash on I-75 Not Wearing Seat Belt (Michigan State Police, Sept. 18, 2016) Royal Oak, MI -On September 16, 2016 at approximately 11 15 PM troopers from the Metro North post responded to a multiple car injury crash on southbound I-75 near I-696 in the city of Royal Oak. Preliminary investigation revealed the…
MML#2 – Cities Facing Increasing Lawsuits over Fees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – Class action lawsuits against municipalities are becoming more common, particularly those over water and sewer billing. Litigation attorney Soni Mithani, a Principal at Miller Canfield in Ann Arbor, took time to educate officials about these types of…
Baby Boomer’s “Growing Up in Ferndale” Book to be Unveiled at Sept 22 Event (EVENT page) I am hoping that you will find the time in your busy schedule to attend a reception for the release of my new book: Growing Up in Ferndale. The event, to be held at Affirmations (290 W. Nine Mile…
Oak Park Public Safety Open House Sept. 24 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Come check out the Oak Park Public Safety department which handles police and fire services for the city. The open house is Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1-4pm at 13800 Oak Park Blvd. There will be tours, photo ops, gift bags and…
Davisburg Heritage Festival Sept. 24 (EVENT page) Davisburg, MI – Learn about the history and heritage of Davisburg with family fun like a pancake breakfast, tractor and fire truck display, cemetery tours, wagon rides, a parade, beer tent, farmers market, hay maze and more. Mill Pond Park at Broadwaay and Davisburg Road Sept. 24.…