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: Klint Kesto for Congress, 11th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2018) Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton Township, Clawson, Commerce Township, Farmington, Highland Township, Lake Angelus, Livonia, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville/Northville Township, Novi/Novi Township, Plymouth/Plymouth Township, Rochester Hills, South Lyon, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, West Bloomfield, White Lake Township, and Wixom,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jenny Suidan for State Rep. District 39 NOTE: This candidate has been arraigned on embezzlement charges. See story here. (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2018) Commerce Twp, West Bloomfield, and Wixom, MI – Jennifer “Jenny” Suidan is running for State Rep. in the 39th District. She is unopposed in the Aug. 7, 2018…
SMART Transit Millage Renewal on Aug. 7 Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2018) Oakland County, MI- On Aug. 7, 2018 voters in Oakland County will be asked to renew a millage that funds public transportation. This is NOT the millage for the Regional Transit Authority. This IS for a continuation of SMART services already…
2018 Candidate Interview: Karen Adams for County Commissioner Dist. 7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2018) Commerce Township, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake, West Bloomfield, MI – Karen Adams is running in the Democratic Primary for County Commissioner in the 7th District. The Primary Election takes place Aug. 7. Also in the Democratic Primary is Fredrick Todd…
Things You May Not Have Known about Water & Sewer Service (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2018) Southfield, MI- Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash is in the midst of a series of visits to local libraries with a presentation on Water Infrastructure 101. Recently in Southfield he shared some basics and little known…
Rules of the Road for Bicyclists (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 8, 2018) Michigan – With more and more people taking to the streets with pedal power, it’s important that bicyclists and drivers be aware of the rules of the road. Below is a list of key rules put together by the State of Michigan specifically…
Want to Connect to Your Community? Here are Facebook Groups through Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out…
2018 Candidate Interview: Phillip Hoyt for State Rep Dist. 39 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2018) Commerce Township, Wixom, West Bloomfield, MI –Phillip Hoyt is running for State Representative for the 39th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican Ballot. Also on the Republican Ballot are Ryan Berman,…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Casino Night to Benefit W. Bloomfield Education Foundation Feb. 9 West Bloomfield, MI- West Bloomfield Educational Foundation (WBEF) raises funds to support the West Bloomfield School District and its educational programs. WBEF will hold its 3rd annual Casino Night at Edgewood Country Club on Friday February 9, 2018. The evening includes Appetizers, Dessert, Late Night…
Casino Night to Benefit W. Bloomfield Education Foundation Feb. 9 West Bloomfield, MI- West Bloomfield Educational Foundation (WBEF) raises funds to support the West Bloomfield School District and its educational programs. WBEF will hold its 3rd annual Casino Night at Edgewood Country Club on Friday February 9, 2018. The evening includes Appetizers, Dessert, Late Night…
Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Products (FDA, Jan. 29, 2018) Birmingham, Troy, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp, Waterford and Farmington Hills, MI – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8…
Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Products (FDA, Jan. 29, 2018) Birmingham, Troy, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp, Waterford and Farmington Hills, MI – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8…
Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Products (FDA, Jan. 29, 2018) Birmingham, Troy, Lathrup Village, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Commerce Twp, Waterford and Farmington Hills, MI – While there have been no reported illnesses, out of an abundance of caution, Panera Bread is conducting a nationwide preemptive, voluntary recall of all 2 oz. and 8…
Suspects Smash Window to Steal from Mobil in Commerce Twp (video) (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Dec. 8, 2017) Commerce Township, MI – INCIDENT: 04:39 hrs. – Commerce Township – Commercial Breaking and Entering – #17-223592 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 3000 block of E. West Maple Rd. (Mobil Gas Station) for a Commercial Burglary Alarm.…
Commerce Township Painter Thomas Tunney Wins MI Great Artist Competition (Oakland County, Oct. 26, 2017) Commerce Township, MI – A self-taught painter whose portraits of his daughter in various nature settings caught the eyes of the public – and ultimately the judges – was chosen as the winner of the 2017 MI Great Artist…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…