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Category Archives: Pontiac

Candidate Interview: Scott Stewart for Pontiac Charter Commission

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 27, 2022

Voters in Pontiac will have the opportunity to select members for the Charter Revision Commission in the May 3 election.

Candidate Interview: Jose Ybarra for Pontiac Charter Commission

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 27, 2022

Voters in Pontiac will have the opportunity to select members for the Charter Revision Commission in the May 3 election.

Seven Year Old Girl Killed in Pontiac Drive-By

All Stories, PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 19, 2022

A 7-year-old Pontiac girl who was returning home from school with her mother suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head and the mother was struck with a grazing shot to the head in a drive-by shooting Friday afternoon in Pontiac.

Optimism Fills Coulter’s State of the County Address

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, 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 PublisherMarch 17, 2022

In a room full of folks from around Oakland County and from both sides of the aisle, County Executive Dave Coulter gave his annual State of the County Address at M-1 Concourse in Pontiac. 

Pontiac Voters to Select Charter Commissioners in May 3 Election

All Stories, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 16, 2022

There are nine seats available and there are six people on the ballot and three write-in candidates as of March 16.

Small Businesses Could Qualify for Inclusive Backing Grants

All Stories, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Lake Angelus, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 13, 2022

Applications are being accepted from March 10-24.

Reporter Food: Roadside B&G in Bloomfield Township

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Pontiac, Reporter FoodBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 8, 2022

Roadside B&G is located at 1727 S. Telegraph Road, and is currently open only in the evenings.

Growing MI Business Grants Available for Businesses

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, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 8, 2022

This grant is available March 1 through March 31, 2022.

Video: County Treasurer Hoping to Reduce Foreclosure, Shares Resources

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, 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, 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 PublisherMarch 7, 2022

March 31 is the deadline to reach out to prevent a foreclosure from happening.

High School Girls Can Enter Video PSA Contest to Stand Up to Bullying

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Northville, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Troy, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 7, 2022

“At a time when there is unfortunately so much hate in the world, we need our young people to stand up to threats, intimidation and bullying like never before,” said Amy Cutler, President of NCJW -MI.

Oakland County Announces 40 Under 40

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, Franklin, Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 28, 2022

These individuals exemplify Oakland Together, Coulter’s vision for a community working together to leverage its strengths, address its challenges, and find value in working with regional partners.

With Fire Fatalities on the Rise, Michigan Shares Data and Prevention Tips

All Stories, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 27, 2022

According to the Bureau of Fire Services, fire-related deaths across Michigan are up 144% compared to the same 34 days in 2021.

Oakland County Joins Regional Partnerships for Water Infrastructure and Broadband

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, 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, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 26, 2022

The partnership groups, which are called the “Regional Partnership for Broadband Infrastructure and Equity” and the “Regional Partnership for Water Infrastructure,” will establish a framework to address a wide range of internet and broadband accessibility and water infrastructure challenges facing the Southeast Michigan region.

MDHHS Online Stay Well Groups Help Boost Mental Wellness

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, 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, 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 PublisherFebruary 25, 2022

Originally set up through a federal grant from FEMA in early 2020 with training provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the program is now supported by state and federal funding.

Richard Bell, Kristi Plain, & Ber-Henda Williams Honored with Black Excellence Awards

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Pontiac, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 24, 2022

Three Oakland County residents received the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Black Excellence Award at this morning’s full Board meeting.

State Rep. Carter Celebrates Relationship with Japan, Named President of Shiga-Michigan Sister State Board

All Stories, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 23, 2022

This board facilitates the over 60 year relationship between Michigan and our Japanese sister state, Shiga.

Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan Seeking Specific Items to Help Families

All Stories, Pontiac, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 23, 2022

Please consider donating your gently-used furniture to the Furniture Bank so that we can continue to support children and families in need in SE Michigan

As Michigan Enters Recovery Phase, MDHHS Adjusts Guidance on Masks

All Stories, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Ferndale, Franklin, Oakland Township, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 16, 2022

MDHHS will continue to monitor the transmission of COVID-19 closely to assess risk across the state and adjust as conditions change.

Video: State Rep Regina Weiss talks about Ranked Choice Voting

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, Waterford, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 14, 2022

State Representative Regina Weiss (D- Oak Park) is among the legislators who introduced a package of three bills aimed at giving municipalities the tools they need to implement Ranked Choice Voting in local elections.

Oakland County Partners to Distribute 800,000 Free KN95 Masks

All Stories, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 11, 2022

Oakland County partnered with municipalities and community organizations to distribute masks directly to cities, villages, and townships; community organizations; senior centers; churches, and other sites

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