Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Self-Care Isn’t Selfish (Guest blog, Nkenge Burkhead, Prevention Education Specialist, HAVEN, July 1, 2016) People often ask, “How did you get involved in this work?” This is a question advocates working to end domestic and sexual violence have been asked countlessly. Their answers are often filled with personal experiences. Many advocates identify as both survivor…

Deceased Woman Found in Field in Pontiac Identified as White Lake Resident

Deceased Woman Found in Field in Pontiac Identified as White Lake Resident (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 30, 2016) From: McCabe, Michael G Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 3:06 PM We have received several inquirers about a body found this morning.  Below is the synopsis: ________ INCIDENT: 6/29/16 @ 8:38AM  City of Pontiac, Death Investigation,…

The Latest Pontiac Community Calendar

The Latest Pontiac Community Calendar (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – The latest Pontiac Community Calendar can be downloaded at https://oaklandcounty115.com/pontiac-community-calendar-2016-05-23/   The calendar is produced by and shard with permission from Mike McGuinness, Pontiac Arts Commission Chair. Compiled and circulated each week to hundreds of community members; feel free to forward to anyone that is…

Students See County Government First Hand at Youth Day

Students See County Government First Hand at Youth Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2016) Pontiac, MI – It’s a safe bet to say that most adults have never attended a meeting of County Commissioners or gotten an up close and personal lesson in civics from a team of elected officials. But that is what…

Main Street Communities Honored with Awards

Main Street Communities Honored with Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Twenty two communities through Oakland County take part in Main Street USA, a program focused on thriving downtowns and community centers.  Thursday night people from those Main Street Programs came together for their annual awards program, this year held…