2018 Candidate Interview: Ann Erickson Gault for County Commissioner Dist. 11 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 7, 2018) Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Troy, MI – Ann Erickson Gault is running for County Commissioner for the 11th District. She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary Aug. 7, 2018. In the Republican Primary, Glenn Clark and Thomas E.…
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…
Great Lakes Burn Camp Gets Donation from 100 Faithful Friends (100 Faithful Friends, June 27, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – The Rochester Hills based group, 100 Faithful Friends, was founded in June 2015 by Steve & Nancy Benedettini and Lana Doneth. They congregate quarterly to vote on which local charity will be the beneficiary of…
2018 Candidate Interview: Mallory McMorrow for State Senate 13th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, MI – Democrat Mallory McMorrow is running for State Senate in the 13th District. She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary on Aug. 7, 2018. Incumbent Marty Knollenberg…
Royal Oak Police Searching for Holly Kay Towery, Phone and Vehicle Found (Royal Oak Police, June 14, 2018) Royal Oak, Pontiac, MI – Royal Oak police are investigating the disappearance of a 32-year-old Royal Oak woman. At 1:30 a.m. on June 13, 2018, the boyfriend of Holly Kay Towery contacted police to report she had…
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…
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: Kyle Cooper for State Rep Dist. 45 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2018) Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, MI – Kyle Cooper is running for State Representative for the 45th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. Also on the Democratic Ballot is Ted…
2018 Candidate Interview: Kyle Cooper for State Rep Dist. 45 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2018) Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, MI – Kyle Cooper is running for State Representative for the 45th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. Also on the Democratic Ballot is Ted…
School to Resume as Water Tested Safe in Rochester Hills (City of Rochester Hills, May 22, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – The City of Rochester Hills has been advised by Paragon Laboratories that the results of all water test samples taken at Van Hoosen Middle School and Rochester Adams High School have not detected mercury…
School to Resume as Water Tested Safe in Rochester Hills (City of Rochester Hills, May 22, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – The City of Rochester Hills has been advised by Paragon Laboratories that the results of all water test samples taken at Van Hoosen Middle School and Rochester Adams High School have not detected mercury…
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…
Rochester School Board Selects Andrea Walker-Leidy to fill Vacancy (Rochester Community School District, May 1, 2018) Rochester, MI- Andrea Walker-Leidy was unanimously selected by the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District to fill the vacant trustee position during the April 24 special meeting. The term for the trustee appointment will continue through…
Rochester School Board Selects Andrea Walker-Leidy to fill Vacancy (Rochester Community School District, May 1, 2018) Rochester, MI- Andrea Walker-Leidy was unanimously selected by the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District to fill the vacant trustee position during the April 24 special meeting. The term for the trustee appointment will continue through…
Mobile Homes Damaged after Natural Gas Explosion in Rochester Hills (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, April 29, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – INCIDENT: 15:05 hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Residential Structure Fire / OCSO Fire Investigation Unit assist – #18-77729 SUMMARY: Deputies and the City of Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to multiple reports…
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe (Oakland County Health Division, April 18, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk removed from Rochester Hills. The Health Division strongly urges residents to reduce rabies exposure by staying away from wild animals…
Skunk Confirmed to Have Rabies, Know the Signs to Stay Safe (Oakland County Health Division, April 18, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – Oakland County Health Division reports a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk removed from Rochester Hills. The Health Division strongly urges residents to reduce rabies exposure by staying away from wild animals…
Jeffrey Zeigler Charged with Assault w/Intent to Murder After Shooting at Student (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, April 13, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – On 4/13/2018 the case was presented to the Oakland County Prosecutors’ Office. The Prosecutor’s Office issued a two count warrant for Jeffery Craig Zeigler a 53 year old Rochester Hills resident. Count…