County Commission Goes Blue for First Time in Decades (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – For the first time in decades the Oakland County Commission has more Democrats serving than Republicans. The newly elected Commissioners will take their seats on Jan. 1, and a new Chair will be appointed. There will be…
Reporter Food: Vegetable Manchurian and Onion Dosa at Neehee’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2018) Troy, Canton, MI – I’m so glad for the recommendations for Neehee’s in Troy. This vegetarian Indian Street food restaurant has so many delicious choices, in a cheerfully bright setting, that it’s already a new favorite. I had a lunchtime…
2018 Election Results and Sticker Selfies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 6, 2018) Election results are coming in! This page will be updated as information becomes available. Scroll down to see our collage of “I voted” sticker selfies. And visit Oakland County Clerk election results page for the most up to date info. The winners of…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 13 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Berkley, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 13th District the candidates are Republican incumbent Marty Knollenberg, and Democrat Mallory McMorrow. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Watch…
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…
Troy Narrows Down City Manager Choices to Three, Interviews Nov. 15 Troy, MI – After conducting a special City Council Meeting on October 27 to interview six candidates for the Troy City Manager position, the Troy City Council selected three finalists: Victor Cardenas, Chris D. Wilson, and Rex Saukkonen. Residents are invited to a…
City of Troy Announces New Police Chief Frank Nastasi Troy, MI – Troy City Manager Mark Miller announced that Captain Frank Nastasi has been appointed as Troy’s new Police Chief upon the November 1 retirement of Police Chief Gary Mayer. The Troy City Council confirmed the City Manager’s appointment at the October 22 Council…
2018 Candidate Interview: Doug Tietz for State Rep Dist. 41 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2018) Clawson, Troy, MI –Doug Tietz is the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 41st District. Also on the ballot is Democrat Padma Kuppa. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Check out the interview with Tietz below: For more…
On the Ballot: Troy Schools Operating Millage Troy, MI – Voters in the Troy School District will see an operating millage on the Nov. 6 ballot. Ballot language is as follows: Troy School District County of Oakland State of Michigan Replacement Operating Millage This proposal would restore and replace the authority of the School District…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jennifer Cook for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Jennifer Cook is running for Bloomfield Hills School Board. This is a non-partisan position. There are four seats available with four year terms. Candidates are Howard Baron, Jennifer Cook,…
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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…
Proposed Bill Would Allow for Court Cost Recovery in Open Meetings Act Violations Cases (Michigan House of Representatives, Oct. 5, 2018) White Lake, Troy, MI- The Michigan House of Representatives has introduced a plan to better protect the public and hardworking taxpayers through additional Open Meetings Act parameters. House Bill 6411, sponsored by state Reps.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Anjali Prasad for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Anjali Prasad running for Bloomfield Hills School Board. This is a non-partisan position. There are four seats available with four year terms. Candidates are Howard Baron, Jennifer Cook, Lisa…
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…
Four Stories of Service from the 2018 WONder Woman Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 27, 2018) Troy, MI- The first column Rochelle Riley ever wrote was for the Courier-Journal newspaper in Louisville, KY. In it she called out city leaders for failing to honor hometown icon Muhammad Ali by letting his boyhood home deteriorate and…
2018 Candidate Interview: Howard Baron for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Howard Baron running for re-election to Bloomfield Hills School Board. This is a non-partisan position. There are four seats available with four year terms. Candidates are Howard Baron, Jennifer Cook, Lisa…
2018 Candidate Interview: Lisa Efros for Bloomfield Hills School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Troy, MI- Lisa Efros running for Bloomfield Hills School Board. This is a non-partisan position. There are four seats available with four year terms. Candidates are Howard Baron, Jennifer Cook, Lisa…
Reporter Food: White Castle’s New Vegetarian Impossible Burger Sliders (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2018) Ferndale, Troy, Pontiac, Southfield, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, MI – Yesterday White Castle rolled out their newest, and much-anticipated, creation – the Impossible Burger slider. This plant-based burger has a similar texture and taste to real beef, but…