2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues – NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION
2018 Candidate Interviews and Issues – NOV 6 GENERAL ELECTION Check back often for updates. To schedule an interview contact editor@oc115.com.
On the Ballot: Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Millage
On the Ballot: Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Millage Oxford Township, MI – Residents in Oxford will be asked to approve a parks and recreation millage. Ballot language is as follows: Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Authorization of New Additional Millage Shall the total tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes as provided by …
2018 Candidate Interview: Paul Curtis for O.C.C. Board of Trustees
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…
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads
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
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…
2018 Candidate Interview: Mary Hanser for Oxford School Board
2018 Candidate Interview: Mary Hanser for Oxford School Board (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 28, 2018) Oxford, Lake Orion, Leonard, Lapeer County, MI- Mary Hanser is running for Oxford School Board. There are five people running for four positions. This is a non-partisan office with a four year term. Candidates are Korey M. Bailey, Erick Foster,…
Miss Oakland County Vivian Zhong will Compete for Miss Michigan Title
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…
2018 Candidate Interview: Elissa Slotkin for Congress District 8
2018 Candidate Interview: Elissa Slotkin for Congress District 8 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Holly, Brandon Twp, Clarkston, Addison Twp, Oakland Twp, Orion Twp, Lake Orion, Independence Twp, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Rose Twp, Oxford, Brighton, East Lansing, Lansing, Howell, Okemos, Fenton and Mason, MI – Elissa Slotkin is running in the Democratic Primary for Congress…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jeff Pittel for State Senate Dist. 12
2018 Candidate Interview: Jeff Pittel for State Senate Dist. 12 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Township, Franklin, Independence Township, Keego Harbor Oakland Township, Orion, Oxford, Pontiac, Southfield Township, Sylvan Lake and Clarkston, MI – Jeff Pittel is running unopposed in Libertarian Primary for State Senate…
SMART Transit Millage Renewal on Aug. 7 Ballot
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: Rosemary Bayer for State Senate Dist. 12
2018 Candidate Interview: Rosemary Bayer for State Senate Dist. 12 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 21, 2018) Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Township, Franklin, Independence Township, Keego Harbor Oakland Township, Orion, Oxford, Pontiac, Southfield Township, Sylvan Lake and Clarkston, MI – Democrat Rosemary Bayer is running for State Senate for the 12th…
Things You May Not Have Known about Water & Sewer Service
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
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…
Oxford Man Rescued, Burton Man Dies in Kayak Accident on Lake Michigan
Oxford Man Rescued, Burton Man Dies in Kayak Accident on Lake Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 5, 2018) Manistique, Oxford, Burton, MI – An Oxford Man was rescued, but a Burton man died, after their kayak overturned in Lake Michigan Monday. A Michigan DNR officer responded to a call of two men whose kayak had…
Want to Connect to Your Community? Here are Facebook Groups through Oakland County
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: Mindy Denninger for State Rep Dist. 46
2018 Candidate Interview: Mindy Denninger for State Rep Dist. 46 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2018) Oxford, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Brandon Township, Addison Township, Oakland Township, MI – Mindy Denninger is running for State Representative for the 46th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. Also…
2018 Candidate Interview: Mindy Denninger for State Rep Dist. 46
2018 Candidate Interview: Mindy Denninger for State Rep Dist. 46 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 24, 2018) Oxford, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Brandon Township, Addison Township, Oakland Township, MI – Mindy Denninger is running for State Representative for the 46th District and is on the ballot for the Aug. 7 primary on the Democratic Ballot. Also…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories
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
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…
Orion Twp. Library Preschool and Childcare Open House Feb. 21
Orion Twp. Library Preschool and Childcare Open House Feb. 21 Lake Orion, MI – If you are in search of the right preschool or childcare facility in the Orion and Oxford area, come to the Orion Township Public Library’s 17th annual Preschool and Childcare Open House on Wednesday, February 21 from 4:00p to 7:00p. …