Hazel Park Shows Rainbow Colors, Declares June Pride Month (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2018) Hazel Park, MI- As Hazel Park City Manager Ed Klobucher taped a rainbow flag in front of the City Council benches, the public heard from members of the LGBTQ community about why the city’s proclamation of June as Pride Month…
Hazel Park Shows Rainbow Colors, Declares June Pride Month (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2018) Hazel Park, MI- As Hazel Park City Manager Ed Klobucher taped a rainbow flag in front of the City Council benches, the public heard from members of the LGBTQ community about why the city’s proclamation of June as Pride Month…
Hazel Park Police Investigating Cat Deaths (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 19, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Three cats were found bludgeoned to death and left on Evelyn Street near Caledonia in Hazel Park Thursday evening. Police are not releasing details as the investigation is still ongoing, but they have assigned a detective to the case. …
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…
Detective Shares Tips on Recognizing Human Trafficking (Sam Gurwin, April 23, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – The tight-knit community of Hazel Park takes safety seriously. That’s why the Hazel Park Police gave a presentation about human trafficking last week. Human trafficking is when people are forced to work without pay. Sometimes this is sex work,…
Detective Shares Tips on Recognizing Human Trafficking (Sam Gurwin, April 23, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – The tight-knit community of Hazel Park takes safety seriously. That’s why the Hazel Park Police gave a presentation about human trafficking last week. Human trafficking is when people are forced to work without pay. Sometimes this is sex work,…
Berkley Library Discussion Revives Interest in Unsolved Oakland County Child Killer Deaths (Sam Gurwin, April 9, 2018) Berkley, MI – Many memories of mothers and fathers in 1976-1977 involved carefully watching children as they walked in groups to schools throughout Oakland County. That is because an unknown person was lurking, abducting and murdering children. Even…
Berkley Library Discussion Revives Interest in Unsolved Oakland County Child Killer Deaths (Sam Gurwin, April 9, 2018) Berkley, MI – Many memories of mothers and fathers in 1976-1977 involved carefully watching children as they walked in groups to schools throughout Oakland County. That is because an unknown person was lurking, abducting and murdering children. Even…
Hazel Park Soon to See New Sculpture Near City Hall (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 24, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – In the coming weeks, visitors to Hazel Park’s municipal center could notice a new sculpture. “Movement in Color,” created by Mark Beltchenko, stands at 11 ft tall and features geographic shapes as well as rods…
Hazel Park Soon to See New Sculpture Near City Hall (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 24, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – In the coming weeks, visitors to Hazel Park’s municipal center could notice a new sculpture. “Movement in Color,” created by Mark Beltchenko, stands at 11 ft tall and features geographic shapes as well as rods…
MML #2 – Communities Explore Methods of Intergovernmental Cooperation (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 13, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- “There’s a tendency to think we’re in a box,” said Steve Mann of Miller Canfield as he addressed representatives from across the state as part of the Michigan Municipal League’s Elected Officials Academy. Mann’s presentation encouraged councilmembers and…
MML #2 – Communities Explore Methods of Intergovernmental Cooperation (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 13, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- “There’s a tendency to think we’re in a box,” said Steve Mann of Miller Canfield as he addressed representatives from across the state as part of the Michigan Municipal League’s Elected Officials Academy. Mann’s presentation encouraged councilmembers and…
I-75 Closed at 8 Mile as Police Attempt to Save a Life (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2018) Hazel Park, Detroit, MI – As of 10:30am Michigan State Police have I-75 closed in both directions at 8 Mile Road as they attempt to save a reportedly suicidal individual. The area has been closed for about…
I-75 Closed at 8 Mile as Police Attempt to Save a Life (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2018) Hazel Park, Detroit, MI – As of 10:30am Michigan State Police have I-75 closed in both directions at 8 Mile Road as they attempt to save a reportedly suicidal individual. The area has been closed for about…
Reporter Food: Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 10, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – For over 40 years, Loui’s Pizza has been serving up award-winning deep dish pizza, along with other Italian favorites. The restaurant itself is a uniquely-decorated place, with with bottles, holiday lights and artificial flowers. And there often is…
MML#1: Officials Learn Basics of Being a Good Public Servant (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI – For Bob Slattery, former Mayor of Mt. Morris, a life of public service is “the perfect life.” And as a past President of Michigan Municipal League and an ongoing educator for elected officials, he’s been able…
MML#1: Officials Learn Basics of Being a Good Public Servant (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI – For Bob Slattery, former Mayor of Mt. Morris, a life of public service is “the perfect life.” And as a past President of Michigan Municipal League and an ongoing educator for elected officials, he’s been able…
Hazel Park Gets the Drill, and other Bragging Rights (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 5, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Walking into the Hazel Park Rec. Center on Feb. 22, one could not help but notice the shiny new piece of construction equipment on the front lawn. Though a mystery at first, guests later learned that…
Hazel Park Gets the Drill, and other Bragging Rights (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 5, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Walking into the Hazel Park Rec. Center on Feb. 22, one could not help but notice the shiny new piece of construction equipment on the front lawn. Though a mystery at first, guests later learned that…