Troy Family Daze Festival Seeks Performers for International Day Celebration Troy, MI -The Troy Family Daze Festival organizers seek performers for the International Day Celebration on Saturday, September 15 from 1 – 5 pm and Sunday, September 16 from 12 – 9 pm. The Troy Family Daze Festival will be held on the Civic Center…
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…
2018 Candidate Interview: Penny Luebs for County Commissioner Dist. 16 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2018) Clawson, Troy, and Royal Oak, MI – Penny Luebs is running for County Commissioner for the 16th District and is on the Democratic Primary ballot for Aug. 7, 2018. Also on the Democratic Primary Ballot is Charles “Chuck” Salgat. Republican…
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…
After Series of Attacks, Troy Fire Removes Baby Cooper Hawk (Troy Fire Dept, June 26, 2018) Troy, MI- A nesting pair of Cooper’s Hawks had been attacking residents on Hempstead Street in Troy for some time. After multiple citizens were injured from these attacks, and with no one in which to turn, a firefighter from…
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…
Therapist James Wickersham Specializes in Recovery after Facing his own Addiction (Mel Corrigan, June 15, 2018) I sat down with James Wickersham at a coffee shop recently. Dressed in a button-down shirt, face adorned with glasses, he sported a steady, serious yet approachable demeanor. Wickersham is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) and a Certified…
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…
2018 Candidate Interview: Padma Kuppa for State Rep Dist. 41 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 5, 2018, updated Oct. 18, 2018) Clawson, Troy, MI – Padma Kuppa is the Democratic Candidate for State Representative of the 41st District. Also on the ballot is Republican Doug Tietz. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018. Check out the…
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…
Pictures from Troy’s Memorial Day Service (Cheryl Weiss, May 28, 2018) Troy, MI – The City of Troy hosted a Memorial Day Service Monday to honor the men and women who have lost their lives in service to their county. For more Troy news CLICK HERE. For more events CLICK HERE.
Pictures from Troy’s Memorial Day Service (Cheryl Weiss, May 28, 2018) Troy, MI – The City of Troy hosted a Memorial Day Service Monday to honor the men and women who have lost their lives in service to their county. For more Troy news CLICK HERE. For more events CLICK HERE.
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…
Workbench Fire Fills Troy Home With Smoke (Troy Fire Dept, May 9, 2018) Troy, MI – The Troy Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the basement at 6403 Tanglewood Wednesday morning. Caller reported seeing smoke and flames up to the ceiling. Prior to their arrival, Firefighters were told the occupant believed…
Workbench Fire Fills Troy Home With Smoke (Troy Fire Dept, May 9, 2018) Troy, MI – The Troy Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the basement at 6403 Tanglewood Wednesday morning. Caller reported seeing smoke and flames up to the ceiling. Prior to their arrival, Firefighters were told the occupant believed…
Mortimer, Pajarito, Samantha, Arguile, and Autumn Meet their Adoring Public (Cherie Rolfe, May 2, 2018) Troy, MI- The public got a first look at five owls who now call Troy’s Stage Nature Center home during two sold-out sessions of a “Meet the Owls” event on Sunday, April 29. Interest in the owls has been building…
On Wednesdays Over 100 “SkyWalkers” Log Miles and Share Smiles at Somerset (Mel Corrigan, May 2, 2018) Troy, MI- While many of us start our mornings off commuting to work or getting kids to school, others park in deserted lots and make their way inside an otherwise empty shopping mall. Mall Walkers across the country…
On Wednesdays Over 100 “SkyWalkers” Log Miles and Share Smiles at Somerset (Mel Corrigan, May 2, 2018) Troy, MI- While many of us start our mornings off commuting to work or getting kids to school, others park in deserted lots and make their way inside an otherwise empty shopping mall. Mall Walkers across the country…