Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity in Ferndale (C. Proxmire, June 16, 20160 Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Rainbow Run on June 5, with over 500 runners and walkers winding through the streets of Ferndale while sponsors at color stations sprayed them with powdered paint. The event is a celebration…
2016 Candidate Interview Michael D. Smith for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 15, 2016) White Lake Township, MI – Democrat Michael D. Smith is running for Oakland County Clerk Register of Deeds. He is running in the primary against incumbent Lisa Brown. The winner of the Democratic primary…
2016 Candidate Interview Tina Creek Barton for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 16, 2016) Davisburg, MI – Republican Tina Creek Barton is running for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds. She is running in the primary against Bill Bullard who held the seat prior to the incumbent…
SMART Bus with Flames on Side has Fire on Woodward (C. Proxmire, June 15, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – A fire on a bus this morning backed up traffic on SB Woodward at 11 Mile Road around 8 am. According to Huntington Woods City Manager Amy Sullivan, the bus had a mechanical issue that resulted…
Communities Come Together to Celebrate Main Street Accreditations (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 15, 2016) Holly, MI – “This shows what we can do when we all pitch in and have a common goal,” said Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson as he looked around at the thriving historic downtown of Holly. He sat at the…
Guest View: Going Native, Why and When to Choose Native Plants (Lucas Harrison-Zdenek, Ferndale Permaculture, June 15, 2016) Going Native: Why and When to Choose Native Plants Native Plants have been an important topic among gardeners for many years. Recently, with the advent of the “green” movement, many non-professionals have begun to take notice of…
Guest View: The Role of Righteousness in Orlando Shooting and Others (Kathleen LaTosch, June 15, 2016) “We’ve reached no definitive judgment on the precise motivations of the killer.” “It’s a hate crime and an act of terror.” “We need tougher gun laws.” “We need more help for the mentally ill.” We are here again. Another…
“With Love and Courage” Community Comes Together to Mourn Orlando (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2016) Ferndale, MI – “It is not only an act of love but of courage this evening that we decide that in the face of the savage hatred in Orlando that we are going to come together as a people.”…
Royal Oak Gets Artsy with Clay, Glass and Metal Show (Howard Collens, June 12, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show continues through Sunday as artists fill Washington Avenue with their beautiful and fascinating creations. Beyond being just an art show, the Clay, Glass and Metal Show includes live…
Walk for the Future Raises Money for Boys and Girls Clubs (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 12, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Dozens of adults paid forward their own success this weekend as they made an investment in the lives of children through the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties Walk for the…
Berkley Art Bash Brings People Together (Sam Gurwin, June 12, 2016) Berkley, MI – Visitors to Downtown Berkley got to enjoy a day full of art for the 15th annual Berkley Art Bash. This signature event attracts thousands of guests who enjoy the row of artists’ booths and the many unique local stores. Learn more…
Fatal Accident on Woodward in Ferndale (Lt. Dennis M. Emmi, Ferndale Police, June 12, 2016) Ferndale, MI – On June 12, 2016 at 6:12 am, a motorist left the roadway at Woodward and Oakridge and struck a telephone pole. A witness reported the driver to be passed out behind the wheel of the vehicle prior…
Ferndale Pride Doubles Down on Transgender Inclusion (video) Ferndale, MI – With flags of many color combinations fluttering around downtown along with the traditional LGBTQ rainbow ones, Ferndale Pride set a conscious scene of inclusion for many groups at the diversity-themed festival June 4. “Today we gather to celebrate being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer,…
2016 Candidate Interview Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – Democratic Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner is seeking re-election on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. He was first elected to the position in 2012. Republican John P. McCulloch is running against him. Meisner talked about…
2016 Candidate Interview: Randy LeVasseur for State Rep. 26th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 10, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Republican Randy LeVasseur is running for State Representative for the 26th District which is Madison Heights and Royal Oak. He is running against Democrat Jim Ellison who is the current Mayor of Royal Oak.…
Shooter Found Not Guilty in Royal Oak Death (Compiled, June 10, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – The Daily Tribune reports that the jury has found Kirk David Leach not guilty in the shooting death of Madison Heights resident Kenith Tyran Walter on Oct 26, 2015. Walter had been at Leach’s home on Fern Street in…
2016 Candidate Interview: Robert Buxbaum for Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2016) Oak Park, MI – In the County-wide race for Water Resources Commissioner (formerly titled Drain Commissioner), the Democratic Incumbent Jim Nash faces Republican challenger Robert Buxbaum on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. “I’m an engineer and I…
2016 Candidate Interview: Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – In the County-wide race for Water Resources Commissioner (formerly titled Drain Commissioner), the Democratic Incumbent Jim Nash faces Republican challenger Robert Buxbaum on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. Nash was elected to the position…
Southfield Using Cured in Place Pipe to Replace Old Water Mains, Minimize Cost & Disruption (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 16, 2016) Southfield, MI – With the costs of failing infrastructure and matters of public health on the minds of municipal leaders, communities are on the lookout for solutions to water system issues such as deteriorating…
Beth Morrison Retires from HAVEN After 13 Years (HAVEN, June 7, 2016) PONTIAC, MICH. –After 13 years at the helm, Beth Morrison, President and CEO of HAVEN, will step down at the end of July. The Board has named Emily Matuszczak and Marianne Dwyer as co-interim CEOs effective August 1. Morrison is relocating to Tucson,…