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 (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…
Military Library Opens in Holly, Named for Departed Veteran and Volunteer (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2018) Holly, MI- Scott Dudek spent his years after serving with the Navy in the Persian Gulf War working to support veterans and their families. He promoted the American Legion Post 149, taught high school history, worked at the…
Reporter Food: Bacon n’ Brie Hotcakes at The Laundry in Fenton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2018) Fenton, MI – Ah, breakfast. The time for sweet and savory combinations created by restaurants trying to outdo each other in uniqueness. The Laundry in Fenton is one of those places where the items on the menu make…
Holly Kids Show Off Small Business Skills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2018) Holly, MI- Though it may have seemed full of fun with all the face paint, sparkling body scrubs, imitation dog poop, and dinosaurs with succulents growing out of their backs, the Holly Children’s Business Fair held some serious lessons for the young…
Explore: Rose Oaks County Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2018) Rose Township, MI- Rose Oaks County Park is an amazing place to explore and get some steps in. People and horses can enjoy over 5 miles of trails in this 640 acre wonderland of nature. There are woods, wetlands, lakes and meadows. The trails…
Weapons, Cocaine, Marijuana, & Missing Handrail among Concerns that Led to Group Home Closure (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 21, 2018) Holly, MI- The lives of five elderly and disabled residents were, until yesterday, in the care of a family that authorities say were using their adult foster care facility as a front for selling drugs.…
Good Things Growing at Holly Farmer’s Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2018) Holly, MI – Judy Crosby of Holly had never had a sugar plum before last weekend when she and her grandson Lane visited the Holly Farmer’s Market. “It’s very good,” she said. “I like farmers markets. I like farmers. They work their…
Explore: Favorite Finds at Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 29, 2018) Holly, MI- Holly Antiques, located at 118 S Saginaw St in Downtown Holly, has been an advertising sponsor of Oakland County Times since they launched with new ownership in April 2017. Every once in a while I like to stop in and see what…
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: Danielle McCluskey for County Commission Dist. 2 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Highland, Holly, Groveland, Springfield, and Rose Townships, MI – Danielle McCluskey is the Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner of District 2. Incumbent Bob Hoffman is running as the Republican candidate. Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018.…
2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Smith 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, Springfield Twp, Highland Twp, Oxford, Brighton, East Lansing, Lansing, Howell, Okemos, Fenton and Mason, MI – Chris Smith is running in the…
2018 Candidate Interview: David Lossing for State Rep. District 51 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Holly, Groveland, Rose, Aldan, Fenton, Linden, Clayton, Gaines and Argentine, MI – David E. Lossing is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary for State Rep. of the 51st District. The Primary is Aug 7, 2018. In the Republican Primary Matthew…
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: Renee Watson for State Senate Dist. 14 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2018, updated Oct. 20, 2018) Brandon Township, Fenton, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Lake Angelus, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Waterford Township, Grand Blanc, and Fenton, MI – Renee Watson is the Democratic candidate for State Senate for the 14th District.…
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…