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 (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 (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…
Sean Briskey Found Not Guilty in Justin Schalk’s Death (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2016) Victorville, CA – The man who shot Justin “Bully” Schalk in the head and took his body to the desert to burn on April 14, 2014 has been found not guilty in the death. The second trial concluded Oct. 13,…
Halloween Events 2016 Oct. 27 – Pontiac Trunk or Treat 5-7pm Oct. 27 – Berkley Spooktacular Carnival Oct. 28 – Holly Twp Library Spooktacular 1-3pm Oct. 29 – Downtown Ferndale Trick or Treat Oct. 29 – Costume Party and Live Music at Andy’s Place, Holly Oct. 19 – Ferndale Library Spooktacular Oct. 29 – Business…
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 (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…
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Candidate Forum Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – CFF has invited all declared candidates for Ferndale School Board and Ferndale Area District Library Board to a candidate forum Oct. 30 from 1pm to 2:30pm at Ferndale City Hall 300 E. 9 Mile . The format is simple: 1. Separate…
GO Comedy Halloween Showdown & Party Oct. 29 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join us for a very spooky All-Star Showdown, complete with candy, treats, drink specials, and bad ass prizes. This also includes access to our Halloween Party, which will include finger foods, Halloween treats, music & dancing, and a costume contest with prizes…
Sowing the Seeds of Community in the New Ferndale Good Neighbors Garden Spot (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2016) Ferndale, MI – For years a patch of land at Ferndale’s Martin Road Park formed just an odd sea of grass between neighbors’ back yards and the parking lot of the Detroit Curling Club. But now…
2016 Candidate Interview Sherry Wells for State Board of Education (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Green Party candidate Sherry A Wells is one of over a dozen candidates running for two open positions on the State Board of Education.: Tom McMillin (R), Nikki Snyder (R), Ish Ahmed (D), John Austin (D),…
Red Hat Ladies Enjoy Daytrip to Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 22, 2016) Holly, MI – When it was Mary Butler’s turn to pick the daytrip destination for The Roaming Reds Down Under, the historic Village of Holly made perfect sense. “I like that it’s a little town. It’s quaintness,” Butler said when asked why…
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 (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…
Holly Lanes Rolls Out the Rainbows in Support of Equality (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2016) Holly, MI – John Butterfield had an amazing night at work Wednesday. That’s because his boss at Holly Lanes decided to throw a big rainbow-tastic party to celebrate equality and show support for all LGBTQ people who may chose…
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…
Royal Oak Public Safety Millage Proposal A Information (City of Royal Oak, Oct. 21, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Four years ago more than two-thirds of Royal Oak voters approved a five-year millage levy of up to 3.975 mills to support police, fire and emergency medical services. That millage enabled the city to increase its…
Village of Holly Seeks Volunteers for Planning Commission (Village of Holly, Oct. 21, 2016) Holly, MI – The Village of Holly is currently seeking volunteers to serve on our Village Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets once per month on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Village Council Chambers located…
Royal Oak Restaurant Week Nov 4-13 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Restaurant Week is adding a Fall Edition, with a theme of “Giving Back,” Friday, November 4th through Sunday, November 13th. Over 25 of downtown Royal Oak’s top restaurants and venues will feature 3-course lunch and dinner menus at $15, $25, and…
Downtown Ferndale Trick or Treat Oct. 29 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – It just keeps getting bigger and better every year! Bring the kids to participate in a Trick-or-Treating event for local Ferndale elementary school-aged children and their parents, hosted by Ferndale Business Owners, with the support of the Ferndale DDA. Last year we…