Oakland County Pounded by Rain, Swamped with Flooding (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 11, 2014) An unusual amount of rain has fallen in Oakland County, causing flooded basements, closed expressways and power outages. Michigan State Police issued a statement urging people off the roads. “Please advise your viewers, listeners or readers to avoid non-essential use…
Oakland County Pounded by Rain, Swamped with Flooding (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 11, 2014) An unusual amount of rain has fallen in Oakland County, causing flooded basements, closed expressways and power outages. Michigan State Police issued a statement urging people off the roads. “Please advise your viewers, listeners or readers to avoid non-essential use…
Primary Elections Aug. 5 – Stories and Other Resources (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2014) On August 5 voters will be able to vote in the primary elections. There are several community ballot proposals, a statewide proposal, and a county-wide proposal on funding for public transportation, elections for some District Court Judge positions and primaries…
Primary Elections Aug. 5 – Stories and Other Resources (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2014) On August 5 voters will be able to vote in the primary elections. There are several community ballot proposals, a statewide proposal, and a county-wide proposal on funding for public transportation, elections for some District Court Judge positions and primaries…
Clawson’s 2nd Annual Family Fun Friday is Aug.1 (press release, July 30, 2014) Clawson’s second annual Family Fun is Friday, August 1st at Clawson city park from 5:30pm -7:00pm. There will be plenty of fun things to do, including: free games, free balloon animals, free face painting, free chips, ice cream and beverages, free…
Internet Connected but Not Loading? Try DNS Fix (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2014) NOTE: You can pull this article up on your phone and zoom in on the pictures while you make the changes to your computer. Or save the pictures to your computer so you can view them while not online. A frustrating…
Internet Connected but Not Loading? Try DNS Fix (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 22, 2014) NOTE: You can pull this article up on your phone and zoom in on the pictures while you make the changes to your computer. Or save the pictures to your computer so you can view them while not online. A frustrating…
Forum Shares Views of 52-4 District Court Judicial Candidates, to Serve Clawson and Troy (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 20, 2014) The League of Women Voters Oakland Area hosted a forum for the three candidates running for Judge of the 52-4 District, serving Clawson and Troy. The seat is available with the current judge not…
Oak Parkers Make Adire Elecko in Arts and Cultural Class (C. Proxmire, photos Ron Warren, July 20, 2014) The classic technique of Adire Elecko cloth art has found its way to Oak Park as part of the Oak Park Arts and Cultural Commission’s Third Thursday program. Participants learned the resist dye technique from artist Eileen…
Adam Schihl Named Clawson Middle School Principal (Clawson Schools Press Release, July 20, 2014) Adam Schihl, Clawson High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, has been named Principal of Clawson Middle School. He will continue as Athletic Director for the district. “Adam is excited about the opportunity to lead Clawson Middle School and is looking forward to…
Candidates for 11th Congressional District Speak in LWV Forum (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2014) Candidates for the 11th Congressional District came together at Milford High School on Wednesday, with the exception of incumbent Kerry Bentivolio, for the League of Women Voters candidate forum. Bentivolio’s opponent in the Aug. 5 primary, fellow Republican Dave…
New Visualization Tool Shows That We Are All In This Together! (Guest Column by Pleasant Ridge Mayor Kurt Metzger, July 10, 2014) The clearest indicator of the regional connections that we share as communities comes from an analysis of place of residence and place of work. The Census Bureau uses commuting patterns to determine the…
Four Local Schools Compete for DSO Concert (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2014) The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be giving special performances based on feedback from the community. In Oakland County, Clarkston, Clawson, Lake Orion and Royal Oak have schools in the running. DTE Energy Foundation Presents the DSO in Your Community has been…
Oakland County Wins 11 National Association of Counties Awards (Oakland County Press Release, June 16, 2014) Oakland County has garnered at least 11 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for innovative programs that help improve access to healthy food for low-income residents, train nursing students how to teach parents about preventing infant deaths,…
Clawson Student Gets 3rd Place in “In God We Trust” Art Contest (Clawson Schools Press Release, June 10, 2014) Clawson High School senior Josie Daniel received third place and a $500 cash prize for her artwork in the “In God We Trust” 150th Anniversary Art Contest. Senator Mark Jansen presented the award at a ceremony…
Claws & Paws Fills Park with Pets (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2014) After a two-mile dog walk and charity run, Claws & Paws participants met up at the Clawson Park Pavilion for a day of frolicking with pets and possibly meeting new ones. The annual event showcased cats and dogs available for adoption, as…
Gun Violence in Oakland County Prompts Gun Lock Giveaway in 38 Communities (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) Putting partisan politics aside and collaborating with 38 local agencies, The Oakland County Board of Commissioners organized a fight to reduce gun violence. They unanimously voted to make June 6 Gun Safety Awareness Day. They conducted…
Clawson Elementary Schools Go Green, Earn “Evergreen” Designation (Clawson Schools Press Release, May 24, 2014) The State of Michigan Green Schools Program has named Clawson’s two elementary schools – Kenwood and Schalm – Michigan “Evergreen” Schools, the highest ranking. The Michigan Green Schools Program encourages schools to participate in environmentally friendly and energy savings activities.…
Clawson Elementary Schools Go Green, Earn “Evergreen” Designation (Clawson Schools Press Release, May 24, 2014) The State of Michigan Green Schools Program has named Clawson’s two elementary schools – Kenwood and Schalm – Michigan “Evergreen” Schools, the highest ranking. The Michigan Green Schools Program encourages schools to participate in environmentally friendly and energy savings activities.…
Gloria Steinem Puts Reproductive Rights into Perspective (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 13, 2014) Over 900 people packed the Henry in Dearborn to listen to women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem talk about her lifelong fight for equality. For 80 years she has experienced patriarchy, and as she spoke to people of all ages at Planned…