On the Ballot: Voters in Independence Township to Vote on Road Millage Independence Township Road Infrastructure Improvement Millage Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to levy a new additional millage of up to 2.0 mills (a tax limitation increase of up to $2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in…
2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Curtis for O.C.C. Board of Trustees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Paul Curtis is running for Oakland Community College (O.C.C.) Board of Trustees. There are six people running for two seats. Candidates are Paul Curtis, Pamala M. Davis, Danarius Monroe Hemphill, Christine Marie O’Sullivan, Margaret E. Perry…
Reporter Food: Mexican Skillet at Old Village Cafe (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Clarkston, MI- Last week I was passing though Clarkston and decided to give Old Village Cafe a try. It was nice sitting near the front and watching people pass by on Downtown Clarkston’s Main Street. The restaurant has a typical diner…
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- What should people know when it comes to the roads? The Road Commissioner for Oakland County Ron Fowkes and RCOC Manager Dennis Kolar joined members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently for breakfast and to share…
Nominations Open for Oakland County 40 Under 40 Awards (Oakland County Executive Office, Oct. 3, 2018) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson‘s Elite 40 Under 40 initiative, now in its eighth year, celebrates Oakland County’s “Best and Brightest” between ages 18 and 39. If you know a young person who adds value to the community…
2018 Candidate Interview: John Himmelspach for Waterford School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 30, 2018) Waterford, Independence Township, West Bloomfield, MI- John Himmelspach is running for re-election to the Waterford School Board. There are five people running for two seats. Candidates are Margaret Bryce, Kent Douglas, John Himmelspach, Julie Josselyn and Joan Sutherland. This is…
2018 Candidate Interview: Sue Wylie for Clarkston City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2018) Clarkston, MI- Sue Wylie is running for re-election to Clarkston City Council. There are five people running for three positions. On the ballot are: Al Avery, Sharron Catallo, Rick Detkowski, Hampton Swayne and Sue Wylie. This is a non-partisan position…
2018 Candidate Interview: Mike Cascone for Clarkston City Council (partial term) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2018) Clarkston, MI- Michael (Mike) Cascone is running for City Council in Clarkston for a partial term seat that ends Nov. 11, 2019. There are two people running for one seat: Mike Cascone and David Marsh. There is also…
2018 Candidate Interview: Michelle Bryant for County Commissioner Dist. 1 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Lake Orion, Orion Township, Lake Angelus, Auburn Hills and Independence Township, MI – Democrat Michelle Bryant is running for County Commissioner of the 1st District. She is running against Republican incumbent Michael Gingell. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018 Check…
Lessons from the Clarkston Family Farm Monarch Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 14, 2018) Clarkston, MI- On Saturday children fluttered about the Clarkston Family Farm, delighted with a day of hands-on learning at the Monarch Butterfly Festival. Kids waved wands made of sticks and newspaper butterflies tied to strings as they explored several stations set…
Teenager Riding on Hood of Car Seriously Injured After Fall in Independence Township (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Sept. 12, 2018) Independence Township, MI- Deputies and the Independence Township Fire Department responded to the 6000 block of Foxfire Circle for a serious injury accident on Sept. 10. A subject was fell from the hood of a…
Explore: Garden of Healing & Renewal, McLaren Clarkston (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 19, 2018) Clarkston, MI – McLaren Clarkston has an enchanting bit of nature mixed with man-made comforts inside their Garden of Healing and Renewal, which is located across from the hospital at Sashabaw Road and Bow Pointe Drive. The flowery landscaping around the…
Explore: Depot Park in Clarkston (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 12, 2018) Clarkston, MI – Depot Park in Downtown Clarkston is a center point for community life, as well as a great place to visit and connect with nature. Especially ducks. The Clinton River winds through the park, and a quaint bridge and gazebo make for…
2018 Candidate Interview: Wade Fleming for County Commissioner Dist. 16 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Clawson, Troy, and Royal Oak, MI – County Commissioner Wade Fleming is running unopposed for re-election in the Republican Primary which takes place Aug. 7, 2018. In the Democratic Primary Penny Luebs and Charles “Chuck” Salgat are running. The…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ted Villella for County Commissioner Dist. 4 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Clarkston, Independence Township, Waterford, MI – Ted Villella is the Democratic candidate for County Commissioner in the 4th District. Incumbent Tom Middleton is the Republican candidate seeking re-election. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Check out…
Miss Oakland County Vivian Zhong will Compete for Miss Michigan Title (Miss Oakland County, July 17, 2018) Rochester, Northville, MI — Vivian Zhong, 21, of Northville was crowned Miss Oakland County 2018 at the annual pageant held July 14, 2018 at Oakland University’s Dodge Auditorium. The new Miss Oakland County won a $1,150 education scholarship…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jim Hines for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Lansing, MI – Jim Hines is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Brian Calley, Patrick Colbeck and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John…
2018 Candidate Interview: Elissa Slotkin for Congress District 8 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Holly, Brandon Twp, Clarkston, Addison Twp, Oakland Twp, Orion Twp, Lake Orion, Independence Twp, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Rose Twp, Oxford, Brighton, East Lansing, Lansing, Howell, Okemos, Fenton and Mason, MI – Elissa Slotkin is running in the Democratic Primary for Congress…
2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Smith for Congress District 8 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Holly, Brandon Twp, Clarkston, Addison Twp, Oakland Twp, Orion Twp, Lake Orion, Independence Twp, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Rose Twp, Springfield Twp, Highland Twp, Oxford, Brighton, East Lansing, Lansing, Howell, Okemos, Fenton and Mason, MI – Chris Smith is running in the…
Swastikas, Slur & Other Graffiti Sprayed on Cars, Utility Boxes in Independence Twp. (Oakland County Sheriff, July 11, 2018) Independence Township, MI – Deputies responded to the 5500 block of Chestnut Hill Drive for a Malicious Destruction of Property report. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the complainant and were advised that several vehicles, street signs…