Oakland County Times 2019 Candidate Interview Videos
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. *This page is frequently updated*
Girls Raise Animals to Auction at Oakland County Fair
Girls Raise Animals to Auction at Oakland County Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2019) Holly, MI – “This isn’t just a kid’s project. We are growing up to be in agriculture fields. We are learning so we can be the ones growing your food in the future,” said Abbey Johnston of the Oakland County…
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote
Oakland County Honors Women’s Right to Vote (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2019) Pontiac, MI- Delia Bixby Leddick would wait until her grandchildren got home from school on election days so she could take them with her to the polls to watch. These memories came to County Commissioner Gwen Markham of Novi’s mind when…
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination
Kroger Recalls Frozen Berries Due to Hepatitis A Contamination (FDA/Kroger Co, June 11, 2019) The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible…
Ten Years of Community Journalism: Where We Go From Here
Ten Years of Community Journalism: Where We Go From Here (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Ferndale, MI – The Oakland County Times began a decade ago with the launch of The Ferndale One-Fifteen News. This online magazine came out on the first and fifteenth of each month for a couple of years before making…
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates
OC Times Info for 2019 Candidates (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2019) Each year Oakland County Times provides two opportunities to reach our readers and spread the word about your campaign – free candidate video interviews, as well as advertising opportunities. VIDEOS You can see previous videos HERE. These are short, easy video interviews that…
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law
Fireworks Allowed Certain Days Due to Statewide Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2019) Lansing, MI – The number of days one can set off fireworks in Michigan has been reduced from 30 to about a dozen since Public Acts 633, 634, and 635 were signed into law at the end of 2018. This law…
Oxford Township Man Hears Horn Honking in Garage, Finds BMW on Fire
Oxford Township Man Hears Horn Honking in Garage, Finds BMW on Fire (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, May 20, 2019) Oxford Twp, MI – Deputies and Oxford Township Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1200 block of Poppy Hill Drive. The homeowner heard a car horn sounding from inside the attached garage. …
Ballot Selfie… Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day
Michigan “Ballot Selfie” Case Settled, Here’s What Voters Can and Can’t Do on Election Day (Secretary of State, May 8, 2019) Lansing, MI- Subject to court approval, the Secretary of State today settled a federal lawsuit challenging Michigan’s restrictions on ballot photography, sometimes known as “ballot selfies.” Under the settlement, in which both parties to…
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities (United Way for Southeastern Michigan, April 24, 2019) Summer Spark, a free online tool designed to help busy parents and caregivers find quality summer programs all in one place, has made it easier than ever to search for fun, engaging and educational activities and programs…
As State Considers Allowing More Foster Kids, Rose Township Resists
As State Considers Allowing More Foster Kids, Rose Township Resists (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 21, 2019) Rose Township, MI – “Here’s the thing,” said State Representative Mike Mueller as he sat before about 80 Rose Township residents at a town hall April 15 regarding House Bill 4095, which he co-sponsored. The bill would allow people…
Motorcyclist Dead After Crash Involving Turkeys on Stoney Creek Road
Motorcyclist Dead After Crash Involving Turkeys on Stoney Creek Road (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 8, 2019) Rochester Hills, Oxford, MI- Deputies and the Oakland Township Fire Department responded to the report of a personal injury accident involving a single motorcycle. The motorcyclist was operating his 2005 Triumph motorcycle on westbound Stoney Creek Road near…
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Announces Cancer Diagnosis (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2019) Waterford, MI- Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced Tuesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Patterson will not be resigning from his position, but will instead take time off for treatment and to be…
Family of Neil Simat, Oxford Man Killed in Crash, Raising Money for Funeral
Family of Neil Simat, Oxford Man Killed in Crash, Raising Money for Funeral (C. Proxmire, March 25, 2019) Oxford, MI- The family of the 56-year old man killed in a crash on Seymour Lake Road Saturday is now raising money for his funeral expenses. Neil Simat’s son Travis set up a GoFundMe page that has…
Fatal Crash on Seymour Lake Road Claims Life of 56 Year Old Oxford Man
Fatal Crash on Seymour Lake Road Claims Life of 56 Year Old Oxford Man (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, March 24, 2019) Oxford Township, MI- The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting deputies with the Oxford Township Substation in the investigation of a fatal traffic crash involving two vehicles. The traffic crash occurred on Seymour Lake Road…
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference
Local Officials and Admins Gather in Lansing for Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference (C. Proxmire, March 21, 2019) Lansing, MI- Officials and city administrators from across the state gathered in Lansing this week for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference. MML provides educational and networking opportunities, including classes on topics that are important to local…
Sales Coach Frank Driscoll Shares Tips for Motivation and Social Media
Sales Coach Frank Driscoll Shares Tips for Motivation and Social Media (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Frank Driscoll starts every day off with success. “I wake up, right off the bat, I close my eyes and I start to think. I’m in my car. In my driveway. I go in. I…
Goals, Compromise, and Ethics Part of MTA Training for Elected Officials
Goals, Compromise, and Ethics Part of MTA Training for Elected Officials (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 17, 2019) Okemos, MI – When a room full of elected officials from townships around the state were asked how many of their boards do annual or bi-annual goal-setting, only a couple raised their hands. The question was asked at…
Survivors of Violence Need Not Leave Beloved Pets Behind
Survivors of Violence Need Not Leave Beloved Pets Behind (Lara Mossa, Feb. 2, 2019) PONTIAC, MI – It was 2001. Dr. Tracy Thompson knew she had to do something. Thompson had only the clothes on her back and a hastily-packed suitcase when she left her husband. He had tried to hold her against her will…
Resources for Those in Need 2019
Resources for Those in Need 2019 Oakland County, MI – Here is a list of resources for shelter, food, medical care and more. This list will be updated if other resources are found. If you know of any please email editor@oc115.com. Shelter Welcome Inn—Covenant Presbyterian Church 21575 W Ten Mile Rd, Southfield 48075 (248) 677-8757.…