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Category Archives: Hazel Park

County Moves Towards Foreclosure… Including Toxic Site in Madison Heights

All Stories, Hazel Park, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 13, 2020

Meisner is notifying the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy that Oakland County has an environmentally-contaminated site subject to property tax forfeiture

EB I-696 at Woodward Ave. Closed Due to Fatal Accident

All Stories, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 11, 2020

EB I-696 is closed at Woodward Avenue Tuesday morning due to a fatal crash. According to Michigan State Police the crash occurred around 5:30am

Restaurant Inspection Reports Soon to be Available Online

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 6, 2020

Oakland County will join Macomb County, Wayne County and the City of Detroit, which have adopted similar policies.

Home Invasion Suspects Flee Ferndale Police, Crash in Detroit

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 28, 2020

Inside the crashed Fusion, officers located the items that were stolen in the West Drayton home invasion just minutes earlier.

Testing Shows Contamination in Madison Heights Not Impacting…

All Stories, Hazel Park, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 24, 2020

Officials with the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tested groundwater from south of E. 10 Mile Road in Hazel Park…

Feb. 3 – Public Briefing on Madison Heights Contaminated Site

All Stories, Hazel Park, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 18, 2020

The site has been the focus of intense scrutiny and emergency response since contamination was discovered along the I-696 highway embankment on Dec. 20.

Video Interview: Madison Heights Leaders Answer Questions About Chemical Waste Site

All Stories, Hazel Park, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 14, 2020

Oakland County Times sat down with Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh and Mayor Pro Tem Roslyn Grafstein to talk about what happened and answer some of the most common questions…

Oakland County Times Favorite Stories of 2019

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 12, 2020

Here’s a look back at the best stories of the past year.

Listening and Believing: HAVEN’s Recommendations for How to Help 

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 29, 2019

The recommended response to reports of violence is not necessarily what people might expect, and in fact surprised many of the women in the roo

Guest View: My Day as State Rep. Robert Wittenberg’s Shadow

All Stories, Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 9, 2019

I had researched Wittenberg’s website and sites such as Ballotpedia.org. I was astounded that his committee assignments had fit his background very well from the first.

Guest View: My Day as State Rep. Robert Wittenberg’s Shadow

All Stories, Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 9, 2019

I had researched Wittenberg’s website and sites such as Ballotpedia.org. I was astounded that his committee assignments had fit his background very well from the first.

What are People in Oakland County Thankful For?

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 28, 2019

We asked people across Oakland County what they are grateful for this Thanksgiving. Here are some of the many great things people shared…

Police Body Cams in Oakland County…

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 25, 2019

Body cameras are one solution that’s gotten a lot of attention.  It’s also one that comes with both benefits and challenges. Roll out of the technology in Oakland County has been happening in patches.

After the Election, Let’s Uplift Local Journalism

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 6, 2019

I am now asking everyone who understands the value of local elections to consider sharing some of their time and efforts in helping make Oakland County Times an even better resource for the community. 

Reporter Food: Megatron Burger at House of Shamrocks

All Stories, Hazel Park, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 6, 2019

House of Shamrocks has this gigantic creation called the Megatron Burger.  It’s half a pound of Angus Beef topped with…

Video Interviews with Hazel Park City Council Candidates

All Stories, Hazel ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 2, 2019

There are three people on the ballot for two seats in the race for Hazel Park City Council, plus two write-ins.

Donate Candy to Treats for Troops at Sheriff’s Dept. Locations Through Nov. 5

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 1, 2019

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is accepting individually wrapped, non-chocolate candy as part of its 10th annual “Treats for Troops” collection to send thanks, encouragement, and sweets to our troops overseas.

County Executive Dave Coulter Will Seek Seat in 2020

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 31, 2019

Coulter talked about his plans for improving access to healthcare services, uplifting the diversity of Oakland County, and focusing on the County’s reputation for being on the cutting-edge of technology and services while making sure all parts of the county have opportunities to prosper.

Four Year Old Dead from Pit Bull Attack in Hazel Park

All Stories, Hazel ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 30, 2019

A family is mourning the loss of a four year old boy who was fatally attacked by a pit bull in their home.

With Ellen Lipton at the Helm, Hazel Park Promise Zone…

All Stories, Ferndale, Hazel ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 16, 2019

Progress has been happening in the Hazel Park Promise Zone.

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