2016 Candidate Interview Deborah Thomas for Michigan Supreme Court Justice

2016 Candidate Interview Deborah Thomas for Michigan Supreme Court Justice (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 1, 2016) Detroit, MI – Deborah Thomas is one of three candidates for Michigan Supreme Court, which is a nonpartisan position.  She is running against Kerry L. Morgan and incumbent Joan Larsen. Thomas has been a Judge in the Third Judicial…

2016 Candidate Interview John McCulloch for Oakland County Treasurer

2016 Candidate Interview John McCulloch for Oakland County Treasurer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Republican John P. McCulloch is running for Oakland County Treasurer on the Nov. 8 ballot.  He is running against the current County Treasurer, Democrat Andy Meisner. McCulloch is a former County Commissioner representing Royal Oak and…

Berkley Mayor Stands Up for Staff, State Funding in Annual Speech (video)

Berkley Mayor Stands Up for Staff, State Funding in Annual Speech (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2016) Berkley, MI – While the State of City address was full of accomplishments and accolades, Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer also used his opportunity to be heard on some of the more difficult challenges facing the community. He…

Hazel Park Voters Consider Staggered Terms, More Signatures and School Sinking Fund

Hazel Park Voters Consider Staggered Terms, More Signatures and School Sinking Fund (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 30, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – Voters in Hazel Park face ballot proposals that will change a couple of aspects of local governance, and voters in the Hazel Park School District will be voting on a bond proposal for…

McCarty Team, City Style and Greentopia Win Best of Berkley Awards

McCarty Team, City Style and Greentopia Win Best of Berkley Awards (Berkley Chamber of Commerce, Oct. 30, 2016) Berkley, MI – Berkley, it’s the Best! It’s the time of year we celebrate the Best of Berkley. Upon reviewing many thoughtful submissions of deserving potential honorees, we are pleased to announce Business of the Year: The…

Ferndale Experiments with Green Drainage Solution

Ferndale Experiments with Green Drainage Solution (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2016) Ferndale, MI – In the midst of a longer than expected road construction project, Ferndale residents have been wondering what the city was thinking using bricks around the drains on three residential streets. The pavers are an experiment in environmentally-conscious design and an…

Pontiac Church Hosting Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 24

Pontiac Church Hosting Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 24 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – First Presbyterian Church (99 Wayne St.) in Pontiac is hosting a free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11:30am to 2pm.  Everyone is welcome.  RSVP is encouraged but not necessary (248) 335-6866. ****** For more event listings go to…

Huntington Woods Seeks Residents to Serve on Commissions

Huntington Woods Seeks Residents to Serve on Commissions (City of Huntington Woods, Oct. 29, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – Volunteers Needed for City Boards/Commissions   If you would like to volunteer for one of Huntington Wood’s commissions, boards or committees, please submit a Citizen Interest Form by November 30th.  The form may be filled out…

Ferndale Theatre Presents The Hobbit Nov 11, 12 & 13

Ferndale Theatre Presents The Hobbit Nov 11, 12 & 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI  –  Ferndale Theatre presents The Hobbit: or Ferndale and Back Again. This year the fall play is “The Hobbit”, based on the classic J.R.R. Tolkien novel.   Friday, November 11th, 7:30pm, FHS Auditorium Saturday, November 12th, 7:30pm, FHS Auditorium Sunday, November…

2016 Candidate Interview Cyndi Peltonen for State Rep. 41st District

2016 Candidate Interview Cyndi Peltonen for State Rep. 41st District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2016) Clawson, MI – Democrat Cyndi Peltonen is running for State Representative of the 41st District, which includes Troy and Clawson.  The seat is currently held by Republican State Rep. Martin Howrylak who is seeking reelection. Peltonen is a teacher…

2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Klint Kesto

2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Klint Kesto (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2016) Walled Lake, MI – State Representative Klint Kesto of the 39th District is seeking his third term in office.  The 39th District includes West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Wixom and White Lake.  Democrat Michael Stack and Independent Beth McGrath will also appear on…