2018 Candidate Interview: Laura Dodd for State Rep. District 44 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Milford, Highland, White Lake, Springfield, and Waterford, MI –Laura Dodd is running in the Democratic Primary for State Rep. District 44. Steven White, Jr. is also on the Democratic Primary. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. On the Republican Primary…
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…
Highland Township Voters Have Three Proposals on Aug. 7 Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 30, 2018) Highland Township, MI – Voters in Highland Township have three ballot proposals on the Aug. 7, 2018 primary ballot. Here is the ballot language: Highland Township Township Fire Department Millage Shall the Charter Township of Highland be authorized to…
2018 Candidate Interview: Renee Watson for State Senate Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Brandon Township, Fenton, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI – Renee Watson is the Democratic candidate for State Senate for the 14th District.…
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…
Man in Pickup Truck Reportedly Chases, Pushes Golf Cart after Altercation (Oakland County Sheriff Dept., June 10, 2018) Highland Township, MI – INCIDENT: 19:52 hrs June 9, 2018. – Highland Township – Felonious Assault with a Motor Vehicle – #18-108301 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 3000 block of Beaumont Drive to meet with a…
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: Matt Marko for State Rep Dist. 44 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 26, 2018) Highland Township, White Lake Township, Springfield Township, Milford Township, Waterford Township, Milford, MI – Matt Marko is running for State Representative for the 45th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican Ballot.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Matt Marko for State Rep Dist. 44 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 26, 2018) Highland Township, White Lake Township, Springfield Township, Milford Township, Waterford Township, Milford, MI – Matt Marko is running for State Representative for the 45th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Republican Ballot.…
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…
Burglar Smashes Windows of Two Highland Businesses, Fails to Get ATMs (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 12, 2018) Highland Township, MI – Two Highland Township businesses had windows smashed and theft attempts made on ATMs. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Department the break-ins happened around 4 am Saturday morning. They releasesed the following reports: INCIDENT:…
Burglar Smashes Windows of Two Highland Businesses, Fails to Get ATMs (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 12, 2018) Highland Township, MI – Two Highland Township businesses had windows smashed and theft attempts made on ATMs. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Department the break-ins happened around 4 am Saturday morning. They releasesed the following reports: INCIDENT:…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
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…
Highland Celebrates First Fall Festival (Becky Hammond, Oct. 9, 2017) Highland Township, MI – Welcoming the shortening days and changing of the leaves, the inaugural Highland Fall Festival took place Saturday in Northwest Oakland County. Among the festivities were locally adapted versions of traditional Scottish games, including tossing the corn shock, apple sling-shotting and hurling…
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…
Fenton/Holly/Linden Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sept 28 Fenton, MI – Thursday, September 28, 2017 Time & Location 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors open at 6 pm St. Johns Activity Center, 610 N. Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan, 48430 View on Map Ticket Information Available Now Buy Tickets Online ticket sales end on 9/27/2017. Buy now, only…