2016 Candidate Interview: Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 9, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – In the County-wide race for Water Resources Commissioner (formerly titled Drain Commissioner), the Democratic Incumbent Jim Nash faces Republican challenger Robert Buxbaum on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. Nash was elected to the position…
1.2 Mill Proposal to go on Nov. 8 Ballot for “Rapid, Reliable, Regional” Transit (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1, 2016) Southfield, MI – The RTA unveiled their Regional Master Transit Plan on Tuesday, including information on a proposed 1.2 mill tax to fund it. Voters in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties will have their…
Suicide Prevention Efforts Grow Across Oakland County, Training Available (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2016) Troy, MI – Southfield Police Officer Mark Zacks used to have trouble asking the question “Do you think about hurting yourself?” or “Have you thought about suicide?” With 28 years on the force including 15 on the special entry and…
2016 Candidate Interview: Lisa Brown Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 26, 2016) West Bloomfield, MI – Former State Representative and current Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown is seeking re-election. Brown faces challenger Michael D. Smith in the Aug. 2, 2016 primary. The winner of that race will face…
2016 Candidate Interview: Bill Bullard for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 26, 2016) Highland Twp, MI – Longtime Republican politician Bill Bullard is running for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds, a position that he had been appointed to for 2010-2012 before losing the position to Democrat…
Troy Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Logo and Website (Jessica Hruska, Troy Chamber of Commerce, May 24, 2016) Troy, MI -The Troy Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled a new brand identity, signified by the introduction of a new logo and website that represent its growth and transformation. The logo and website were created by Basso…
Two Cats Saved & Damage Minimized in Multi-Unit House Fire in Troy (oc115, May 23, 2016) Troy, MI -. Two cats are safe and three apartments were spared damage in a multi-unit house on Brentwood thanks to the efficient work of The Troy Fire Department. According to Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Riesterer the fire was…
Missing Troy Woman’s Body Found in Attic in Hazel Park (Compiled, May 5, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – The body of 21-year-old Jessica Leigh White was found hidden in the attic of a home on Woodward Heights in Hazel Park on Wednesday. According to The Detroit Free Press, 23-year-old Jordan McClanahan has been arrested and…
Candidate Interview: Mike Goetz for OC Prosecutor (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2016) Lake Orion, MI – A former Assistant Prosecutor is running for Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney against his former boss. Lake Orion resident Mike Goetz will be on the ballot against the incumbent Democrat Jessica Cooper who was elected in 2008. Election…
Nearly $30,000 Raised for Autism Program at Annual Walk (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 1, 2016) Troy, MI – The Annual Walk 4 Autism was a fun and successful day for those who came out to support Autism Society Oakland County. “The energy created by the 55 walking teams, 684 walkers and 57 volunteers was so…
Pre-Election Gag Order Not Enforceable Due to Agreement in Federal Court (Michigan Municipal League, April 28, 2016) LANSING, MI — U.S. District Judge John Corbett O’Meara has accepted an agreement between the Secretary of State’s office and local governments and school groups, permanently enjoining Secretary of State Ruth Johnson from enforcing a law passed in…
Oakland County Schools Vary on Testing for Lead in Water (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Oakland County, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and…
Troy School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Troy, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families use…
Plans in the Works to Test Water for Lead in Oakland County Schools (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 25, 2016) Pontiac, MI – As dozens of teenagers from high schools throughout Oakland County sat eager to learn about the safety of their community’s drinking water, officials revealed that plans are in the works for testing of…
Oakland County 115 News Recognized with Society of Professional Journalists Award (oc115, April 14, 2016) Troy, MI – The Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter held their annual awards dinner Tuesday night, and the Oakland County 115 News Hub (oc115) was among those recognized with an Excellence in Journalism Award. Editor and Publisher Crystal Proxmire…
MML #3: Cities Want their Share, Tool Shows Funding Loss by Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 26, 2016) Lansing, MI – Only four states have reduced the amount of tax dollars going to municipal governments, and of those Michigan has decreased funding the most. Robert Kleine of Great Lakes Economic Consulting spoke about the subject…
Fire Damages Buses at SMART Garage in Troy (Troy Fire Dept, March 25, 2016) Troy, MI – Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 9:59 pm (2159 Hours). Location: SMART Bus Garage, 2021 Barrett, Troy, MI 48084 Units Assigned: Eng. 3, Lad. 3, Eng. 4, Lad. 4, Rescue 4, Air Tender 3 and Alliance Mobile Second Alarm…
37 Year Old Woman Stabbed to Death in Troy, Neighbor Charged (C. Proxmire, March 24, 20156) A 37-year-old woman was stabbed to death in her apartment on Golfview Street on Monday, and her 53-year-old neighbor has been arrested and charged. According to Troy Police Sgt. Meghan Lehman the woman’s two elementary school aged children could…
Office Depot Shoplifter Leads Police on Chase, Hits Three Cars (Troy Police, March 7, 2016) Office Depot, 871 E. Big Beaver Road, 3/3/2016, 8:00 PM: A 34 year old male from Flint, came to the business at stole $249.99 worth of store merchandise, fleeing outside the business through the r ear door, activating a security…
Driver from Hazel Park Found Passed Out on Side of I-75 Exit Ramp (Troy Police, March 7, 2016) Troy, MI – Drugs/Narcotics of Interest : Northbound Interstate 75 Exit Ramp to Crooks Road, 3/2/2016, 4:20 AM: Officers discovered a white 2001 Jeep Cherokee on the right shoulder of the road facing the wrong direction. As…