2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner David Bowman 10th District

2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner David Bowman 10th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Commissioner David Bowman of the 10th District representing Pontiac is running for re-election on the Nov. 8 ballot.  He is being challenged by Republican David B. Foster. In addition to being County Commissioner, Bowman works…

Como’s Reopens after Health Department Shut Down

Como’s Reopens after Health Department Shut Down (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Como’s Restaurant has re-opened this week after being shut down by the Oakland County Health Department for repeatedly failing inspections. Inspection reports obtained by Oakland County 115 News through a Freedom of Information Act request  showed ongoing problems including…

Michigan Supreme Court Rules Phoenix Center Cannot be Condemned

Michigan Supreme Court Rules Phoenix Center Cannot be Condemned (Maddin Hauser, Roth & Heller PC, Oct. 27, 2016) Pontiac, MI –Southfield, Michigan-based multi-specialty law firm, Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C., today announced that the Michigan Supreme Court denied the City of Pontiac’s application for leave to appeal the March 15, 2016 decision of the…

Michigan State Police Trooper from Royal Oak Accused of Embezzling $170,00 in Fees

Michigan State Police Trooper from Royal Oak Accused of Embezzling $170,00 in Fees (Michigan Attorney General, Oct. 26, 2016) LANSING ­– Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today charged former Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper Seth Swanson, 31, of Royal Oak, with one felony count of Embezzlement by a Public Official over $50.00, and one felony…

2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Christine Greig 37th District

2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Christine Greig 37th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI –State Representative Christine Greig of the 37th District is up for re-election on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot.  She is being challenged by Republican Mitch Swoboda and Libertarian James K. Young for the seat.  The 37th District…

Ferndale Water Meter Tampering Won’t Affect Bills, Suspect at Large

Ferndale Water Meter Tampering Won’t Affect Bills, Suspect at Large (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Police are asking for tips in a mysterious malicious destruction of property case.  From September 18th through October 3rd, on various dates and times, 54 water meters attached to homes and businesses throughout the City of…

Several Cities Showcase One Stop Ready Properties in Oakland County

Several Cities Showcase One Stop Ready Properties in Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2016) Waterford, MI – “Developers know what cities are good to work with.  You make someone wait on a permit or an inspection, and the developer may not come back.  You get a bad reputation and that spreads to others…

Reporter Food: Alpine Broasted Chicken from Dino’s

Reporter Food: Alpine Broasted Chicken from Dino’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale has a pretty varied menu to begin with, but on top of that they offer monthly specials, normally with a theme.  This month it’s Oktoberfest.  Items like Bavarian sausage and peppers, Jaegar Schnitzel, Obstzda and…