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…
State Rep Candidate Jennifer Suidan Arraigned on Embezzlement Charges (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Oct. 12, 2018) Wolverine Lake, MI – Today, the suspect in the embezzlement case of Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner’s campaign funds has been arraigned. On October 11th, a warrant was issued for Jennifer Iki Suidan by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s…
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…
2018 Candidate Interview: Marc Siegler for Walled Lake School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Walled Lake, White Lake, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township, Commerce Township, Wixom, Novi, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Wolverine Lake, MI- Marc A. Siegler is running for re-election to the Walled Lake Consolidated School Board. There are three people running…
2018 Candidate Interview: Peggy Casagrande for Walled Lake School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Walled Lake, White Lake, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township, Commerce Township, Wixom, Novi, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Wolverine Lake, MI- Peggy Casagrande is running for re-election to the Walled Lake Consolidated School Board. There are three people running for…
2018 Candidate Interview: Greg Pavuk for Walled Lake School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2018) Walled Lake, White Lake, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township, Commerce Township, Wixom, Novi, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Wolverine Lake, MI- Greg Pavuk is running for Walled Lake Consolidated School Board. There are three people running for two seats. The…
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…
Miss Oakland County Vivian Zhong will Compete for Miss Michigan Title (Miss Oakland County, July 17, 2018) Rochester, Northville, MI — Vivian Zhong, 21, of Northville was crowned Miss Oakland County 2018 at the annual pageant held July 14, 2018 at Oakland University’s Dodge Auditorium. The new Miss Oakland County won a $1,150 education scholarship…
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: Karen Adams for County Commissioner Dist. 7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2018) Commerce Township, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake, West Bloomfield, MI – Karen Adams is running in the Democratic Primary for County Commissioner in the 7th District. The Primary Election takes place Aug. 7. Also in the Democratic Primary is Fredrick Todd…
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…
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…
Wolverine Lake Chiefs Share Holiday Fire Prevention Tips Wolverine Lake, MI – Due to the recent increase in house fires in the area, we thought that it might be a good time for some Holiday safety tips regarding fire safety. Residential fires during the holiday season are more frequent, more costly, and more deadly than…
Coal Tar Pavement Sealant Bans Discussed at Stormwater Summit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 5, 2017) Southfield, MI – In Oakland County only two municipalities ban coal-tar based pavement sealants – Wolverine Lake and West Bloomfield Township. Eric Diesing of the Clinton River Watershed Council and Rebecca Esselman of Huron River Watershed Council hope to change…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) 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 what is going…