Madison Hts. Narrows Down City Manager Search, Final Interviews Nov. 8 Madison Heights officials have selected two finalists for the open City Manager position: Melissa Marsh and Khalfani Stephens. Marsh is currently the acting City Manager, Finance Director/Treasurer of Madison Heights. Stephens is currently the Executive Director of the Development Authority of Clayton County, Georgia.…
Planning Begins for County’s 200th Birthday. Here’s How to Get Involved. Bloomfield , MI – The invitation is open for those who want to help Oakland County celebrate it’s 200th birthday in 2020. Historical societies and commissions, neighborhood groups, downtown organizations, local officials and administrators, school districts, and anyone with an interest in tying…
Interviews with 9th Congressional District Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI – Republican Candius Stearns, Democrat Andy Levin,…
Mayors and the Art of Marrying (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Pleasant Ridge, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Ferndale, and Southfield, MI- Mayors have a variety of duties, as well as ceremonial opportunities. But perhaps the most romantic of these is the ability to help loving couples dedicate their lives to each other in…
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2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Curtis for O.C.C. Board of Trustees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Paul Curtis is running for Oakland Community College (O.C.C.) Board of Trustees. There are six people running for two seats. Candidates are Paul Curtis, Pamala M. Davis, Danarius Monroe Hemphill, Christine Marie O’Sullivan, Margaret E. Perry…
Madison Heights Police On Lookout for Unauthorized Curb Painter (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Madison Heights have a message for a solicitor that’s left a note on residences asking for $15 to paint house numbers on the curbs – don’t. Thursday the department used their Facebook page to warn residents about…
2018 Candidate Interview: John Beaver for Madison District School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Johnathon (John) Beaver is running for Madison District School Board. There are six candidates running for three seats. Candidates are Johnathon Beaver, Michael M. Hohner, Mark Holcomb, Debra Ott, Beth M. Scott and Gloria Thompson. This…
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- What should people know when it comes to the roads? The Road Commissioner for Oakland County Ron Fowkes and RCOC Manager Dennis Kolar joined members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently for breakfast and to share…
Nominations Open for Oakland County 40 Under 40 Awards (Oakland County Executive Office, Oct. 3, 2018) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson‘s Elite 40 Under 40 initiative, now in its eighth year, celebrates Oakland County’s “Best and Brightest” between ages 18 and 39. If you know a young person who adds value to the community…
Explore: Red Oaks Nature Center (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – On 13 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre is the Red Oaks Nature Center. This oasis offers just over a mile’s worth of trails through a pretty patch of woods. Along the way one can listen to the calls…
Madison Hts. Man Arrested after Speeding w/Garbage Bags of Marijuana in Van (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Sept. 28, 2018) Rochester Hills, Madison Heights, MI – A Deputy conducted a traffic stop for excessive speed on a full-size 2000 Chevrolet 1500 van in the area of Auburn Road and Primrose Lane. While Deputies had the van…
Madison Hts. Calendars Featuring Contest Winners Now Available (City of Madison Heights, Sept. 5, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Grab your very own copy of the 18 month Madison Heights This is Home Calendar presented to you by the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee! This awesome calendar runs through December 2019 and it contains ALL of…
Madison Heights Moving to Regulate Hotels in Hopes of Reducing Crime (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- The City of Madison Heights is in the process of adopting a new section in their Code of Ordinances that would regulate hotels in the city and give them the power to shut down those…
Reporter Food: Rare Beef Pho at Saigon Diamond in Madison Heights (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Ever since I first tried pho back in March, it has been one of my favorite go-to meals. And Siagon Diamond in Madison Heights is among my favorites. The #27 is Rare Beef Pho, made…
Asian Festival Celebrates Diversity of Culture, Unity of Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Simply publishing a list of the organizations that participated in Saturday’s Asian Festival in Madison Heights would show the rich diversity that exists within the Asian American community. And yet, it would also barely scratch the surface.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Ellen Lipton for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 19, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI –Ellen Lipton is running…
Miss Oakland County Vivian Zhong will Compete for Miss Michigan Title (Miss Oakland County, July 17, 2018) Rochester, Northville, MI — Vivian Zhong, 21, of Northville was crowned Miss Oakland County 2018 at the annual pageant held July 14, 2018 at Oakland University’s Dodge Auditorium. The new Miss Oakland County won a $1,150 education scholarship…
Reporter Food: Pineapple Upside Down French Toast at Breakfast Club (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – In the mood for something sweet and unique? The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights and Clawson offer a variety of fancy breakfasts, including soft thick fresh baked french toast. My recent choice was the pineapple…
Reporter Food: Pineapple Upside Down French Toast at Breakfast Club (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 17, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – In the mood for something sweet and unique? The Breakfast Club in Madison Heights and Clawson offer a variety of fancy breakfasts, including soft thick fresh baked french toast. My recent choice was the pineapple…