Clawson Mayor Penny Luebs Gives State of the City (Penny Luebs, March 25, 2016) Clawson, MI – The following is the State of the City given on March 22, 2016: Good morning! It is my honor and privilege to come before you today to report on the State of the City after almost a decade…
Rep Howrylak Introduces Bill to Create Open Government Commission (State Rep. Martin Howrylak Press Release, March 18, 2016) Rep. Howrylak has introduced House Bill 5488 to establish an Open Government Commission within the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. The bill was introduced in conjunction with Sunshine Week, which is a national initiative focused on government…
Clawson Middle School Robotics Team Wins Two State Champ Awards (Clawson Schools Press Release, March 8, 2016) Clawson, MI – The Clawson Middle School Robostangs received two awards – the Judge’s Award and Build Award – at the State Championship held at Michigan State University February 21. During the qualification matches, the two Robostang teams…
Help Send Clawson Youth to Summer Camp (Penny Luebs, Clawson Youth Assistance Chair. Feb. 27, 2016) Clawson, MI – For many years, Clawson Youth Assistance has sent children from low-income families in Clawson to summer camp. We sponsor older children to an overnight camp for a one-week or ten-day session, and younger children to day…
Stuff to Know When it Snows (C. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2015) Did you wake up to find your neighborhood covered over with a layer of sparkly white frozen precipitation and a Facebook feed full of various warnings, advisories, and complaints? Though it can be disconcerting, don’t worry. It’s called snow, and it’s something we’ve dealt…
Three Women Judges Share Campaigning Experiences (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 2, 2016) Troy, MI – As campaign season heats up, the ladies of the Women Officials Network are focusing on elections. The group has members of multiple political parties with the common theme of encouraging more women to run for office. On Feb. 19…
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown Accuses State Senator Marty Knollenberg of Assault (Compiled, Feb. 11, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown made a preliminary report to Oakland County Sheriff’s on Wednesday night alleging that State Senator Marty Knollenberg squeezed her arm in a painful way and would not let go until others…
Woodpile BBQ Shack Opens in Clawson (video) (Sam Gurwin, Jan. 15, 2016) Clawon, MI – The owners of the Woodpile BBQ Shack in Clawson are fired up and ready to go after their official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. The modestly-sized diner has the goal of being “a destination for food and atmosphere that is…
Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash talks about Water Quality (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 13, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – Turning on the faucet and having clean water come out is something easily taken for granted. They wash their hands, take a shower, brush their teeth, cook, clean, and drink without stopping to think about…
How to Donate Water to Flint (Compiled, Jan. 10, 2016) Flint, MI – Residents of Flint are suffering from a lack of water due to contamination. Much has been written about the causes of the dangerous, lead-contaminated water, the question on many people’s minds is how to help. The Rachael Maddow Show compiled a list…
Questions About Ballot Issues? New Law Signed by Snyder Prevents Discussion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2016) Cities, school districts, libraries, police departments and other groups rely on tax funding that comes from millages, which must be voted on by the public. There are also ballot proposals that directly impact governing bodies, for example, the…
Local Government Leaders Ask Snyder to veto SB 571 (Michigan Municipal League Press Release, Jan. 5, 2016) Lansing, MI – Local government leaders from across the state today joined to ask Gov. Rick Snyder to veto Senate Bill 571, which would gag local officials seeking to provide constituents with factual information on election matters 60…
oc115.com – Best Stories of 2015 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 1, 2015) Ferndale, MI – 2015 was an amazing year for the Oakland County 115 News as we began growing in new communities, and as we tackled some challenging stories. We also got some nice recognition in other publications, including The Detroit News, Downtown Publications,…
US Postal Service Raising Shipping Rates, Service Fees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 30, 2015) Washington, DC – The price of first class stamps will stay the same, but the costs of shipping and other services offered though the United States Postal Service (USPS) are going up. The increases, approved in October, begin Jan. 17, 2016.…
Resources for Adults Seeking Counseling (Nan Kerr-Mueller, Dec. 28, 2015) Oakland County, MI – Last month I started a quest to find some counseling help for a young adult in my life. They did not currently have health insurance and were having trouble finding someone that would see them. I started with Easter Seals as…
LGBT Community Considers 2016 Ballot Initiative (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 8, 2015) Ann Arbor, MI – In Michigan it is illegal to discriminate against people based on factors such as race, religion, age and disability. However, discrimination continues against people in the LGBT community because it is legal to do so. In Michigan people…
Most Important Pea Author Doing Clawson Book Signing Dec. 19 (EVENT page) Clawson, MI – Author Erin Lilly Book Signing Event WHEN: 2015-12-19 / 1pm-3pm / YoJo Frogurt Cafe, 230 S Main St, Clawson, MI 48017 WHAT: Erin Lilly, a resident of Troy, MI, will be available to sign copies of her book, The Most…
Sheriff’s Dept. and Local Police Agencies Return Military Items to the Feds (C. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2015) Pontiac, MI – Across the county, local law enforcement agencies are turning in their armored vehicles, grenade launchers, bayonets, high caliber rifles and other items that are now prohibited or controlled as acquisitions from Federal agencies due to…
Deaf Santa Appearance to Include Interpreting Elves, All Welcome Dec. 19 (EVENT page) Deaf Santa and his elf interpreters will be making a special visit to Doc Sweets at 135 N. Rochester Road in Clawson, MI on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 1pm to 5pm. This event is open to all children. Deaf Santa is a…
Clawson Food Pantry Seeks Donations (Clawson Chamber of Commerce Press Release, Nov. 29, 2015) The Clawson Food Pantry is located inside Grace Apostolic Church, where food is distributed once a month.. The number of people receiving help unfortunately is growing (67 families last month). You can help, especially with the holidays just around the corner.…