Berkley Down to Four City Manager Candidates, Meet them Feb. 19

Berkley Down to Four City Manager Candidates, Meet them Feb. 19 (MML Press Release, Feb. 9, 2016) BERKLEY, Michigan —The search for the next Berkley City Manager is down to four. Thirty-five candidates applied for the Berkley City Manager’s position and four finalists have been selected for interviews later this month. The Michigan Municipal League’s…

“Controversy May Actually Work” As Royal Oak Considers Giant Kiss Statue

“Controversy May Actually Work” As Royal Oak Considers Giant Kiss Statue (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – The City of Royal Oak is weighing out the possibility of having a 25-foot-sculpture placed at 13 Mile and Woodward depicting a famous scene of a sailor grabbing an unsuspecting woman on the street…

Cranbrook Love After Dark Program Explores Science of Romance Feb. 11

Cranbrook Love After Dark Program Explores Science of Romance Feb. 11 (EVENT page) West Bloomfield, MI – Cranbrook Institute of Science Explores the Science of Valentine’s Day During Love After Dark February 11 at 7pm Cranbrook Institute of Science invites the public to explore the Science behind the season during Love after Dark at the…

Canvas Pontiac Accepting 2016 Submissions

Canvas Pontiac Accepting 2016 Submissions (Canvas Pontiac Press Release, Feb. 7, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Canvas Pontiac brings art and culture back to Downtown Pontiac.  Inviting local artists from around Michigan to submit and display their art to be shared on public display throughout Downtown Pontiac. Canvas Pontiac is inspiring the community to be involved.…

Voters, Drivers, Donors and More in Secretary of State 2015 Data

Voters, Drivers, Donors and More in Secretary of State 2015 Data (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 6, 2016) Lansing, MI – The Secretary of State’s office is responsible for many services that impact residents and businesses including voter registration, oversight of elections and driving/vehicle related licensing. Here are some stats, facts and figures from the Secretary…

Waterford-based Group Makes Heroin Documentary (video)

Waterford-based Group Makes Heroin Documentary (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 6, 2016) Waterford, MI – “There is no average addict… It happens to all races, and sexes, and economic strata. It happens to good and bad families. There is no particular profile,” said Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in a documentary about heroin addiction and…

Injunction Granted Against Ballot Proposal Gag Order

Injunction Granted Against Ballot Proposal Gag Order (Michigan Municipal League Press Release, Feb. 5, 2016) Ann Arbor, MI – U.S. District Court Judge John Corbett O’Meara today issued a preliminary injunction to stop the enforcement of a “gag order” provision in Public Act 269 that unconstitutionally was keeping school district and local government officials from…

Donor Gives $1,000 to Build Early Reader Collection at Berkley Library

Donor Gives $1,000 to Build Early Reader Collection at Berkley Library (Berkley Library Press Release, Feb. 5, 2016) Berkley, MI – The Friends of the Berkley Public Library partnered with an anonymous donor to purchase $1,000 worth of early reader books for the library’s collection. With the generous donation, over 100 new items were purchased…

Ferndale Council to Vote Monday on Motorama Motel’s License

Police Recommend Not Renewing Motorama License, Council to Vote Monday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 4, 2016)   Ferndale, MI – The Motorama Motel could lose its business operating license on Monday depending on a vote of the Ferndale City Council. The Ferndale Police have submitted a report to council outlining the numerous calls for service…