Berkley Mayor Stands Up for Staff, State Funding in Annual Speech (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2016) Berkley, MI – While the State of City address was full of accomplishments and accolades, Berkley Mayor Phil O’Dwyer also used his opportunity to be heard on some of the more difficult challenges facing the community. He…
McCarty Team, City Style and Greentopia Win Best of Berkley Awards (Berkley Chamber of Commerce, Oct. 30, 2016) Berkley, MI – Berkley, it’s the Best! It’s the time of year we celebrate the Best of Berkley. Upon reviewing many thoughtful submissions of deserving potential honorees, we are pleased to announce Business of the Year: The…
Sean Briskey Found Not Guilty in Justin Schalk’s Death (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2016) Victorville, CA – The man who shot Justin “Bully” Schalk in the head and took his body to the desert to burn on April 14, 2014 has been found not guilty in the death. The second trial concluded Oct. 13,…
Berkley Halloween Spooktacular Carnival Oct. 27 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI – Berkley Parks and Recreation together with the Berkley Junior Women’s Club present the 2016 edition of Halloween Spooktacular Carnival. Tickets are $4 and there are two sessions on Thursday, October 27: 5-6pm or 6:30-7:30pm Have your picture taken with the Great Pumpkin! Prizes! Games!…
2016 Candidate Interview Christopher Morse for US Congress 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI –In the race for United States Congress 9th District, Republican Christopher R. Morse is running against incumbent Sander Levin. The 9th District includes several cities in Oakland County and Macomb County, including Beverly Hills, Berkley,…
2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Robert Wittenberg (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2016) Oak Park, MI – Democratic incumbent Robert Wittenberg is the State Representative for the 27th District, representing Berkley, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Hazel Park, and Royal Oak Township. He is running for re-election on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. …
Berkley Ice Arena Ends Season Early Due to Leak (City of Berkley, Oct. 17, 2016) After 42 years of continuous operation, the City of Berkley has made the difficult decision to cancel all ice arena activities scheduled for the remainder of the winter season due to a coolant leak under the building. Hockey teams and…
Berkley Seeking DDA Director (City of Berkley, Oct. 3, 2016) Berkley, MI – The Downtown Development Authority is looking for a new Executive Director! The successful director is a self-motivated, innovative leader with excellent communication and presentation skills who is willing to occupy a highly visible position in the community and beyond. The director will…
–MML #6 – State Helps Communities Become Redevelopment Ready (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2016) Mackinac Island, MI – Change in communities happens in one of two ways, either with thoughtful planning or by chaos. Across the state there are communities on the cusp of recovering from the recession of the past decade, and those…
Berkley Library Honors Banned Books Week Sept. 25-Oct. 1 (Kathryn Bergeron, MSI, Librarian Berkley Library, Sept. 25, 2016) Berkley, MI – Gone with the Wind, The Hunger Games, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Captain Underpants: what do all these books have in common? They’ve all been banned or challenged. From September 25 to October 1…
MML #4 – How Crowdfunding Builds Community with Patronicity (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – “When most people think of cities, they think of buildings, streets and cars. But when I think of cities I think of people… Where people go and where people meet is at the core of community,”…
Sheriff’s Office Hosting Self Defense Class Oct 1, 15 and 29 (EVENT page) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to team up with the Miss Michigan America Organization, the IGroup Model and Talent Agency, and Common Ground to present the Women’s Self-Defense Awareness Month in Oakland County during the month of October. Sergeant Jen…
2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Dave Woodward (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Oakland County Commissioner Dave Woodward of the 19th District is up for re-election. Woodward represents the communities of Berkley and Royal Oak. He is a Democrat. Republican Michael Ryan and Libertarian Jim Fulner are challenging him…
MML#3 – Cities and Civic Tech, How Local Governments Serve Residents Online (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – Cities vary on how much effort they put into their websites, apps, social media, and online presence. Yet clearly the internet is important to residents and those wishing to do business. How can…
MML#2 – Cities Facing Increasing Lawsuits over Fees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – Class action lawsuits against municipalities are becoming more common, particularly those over water and sewer billing. Litigation attorney Soni Mithani, a Principal at Miller Canfield in Ann Arbor, took time to educate officials about these types of…
MML #1: From Pork to Pollination, Best Ways to Support Local Development (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 15, 2016) Mackinac Island, MI – Development professionals often use the phrase “attract and retain businesses” as their main job functions. But economist and author Michael Shuman is determined to change that. “You cannot attract a local business,” Shuman…
Readers Urged to Check Thermostats for Recall Notices after Fire in Troy (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 15, 2016) Troy, MI -The folks at Troy Medical Plaza had no idea that the thermostat in their building had been similar to one ordered recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (SPSC) until it caught fire on Wednesday…
Regional Transit Briefing for the Public Sept. 14 in Birmingham (Event Page) Birmingham, MI – On Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 7pm to 8:30pm transit activists will share information on the Regional Transit Plan that will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. The meeting is at First United Methodist Church of Birmingham This November, citizens…
Berkley Counselors Offering Free Sessions for those Impacted by Ferndale Woman’s Murder (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 29, 2016) Berkley, MI – The death of Amy Brede sent shock and sadness through the Ferndale community where the 39 year old woman was strangled to death in her back yard by a male acquaintance. The killer Matthew…
Eye on Oakland Features oc115 Publisher Crystal Proxmire (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 28, 2016) Bloomfield Township, MI – Oakland County 115 News Editor and Publisher Crystal A. Proxmire was recently the guest on Eye on Oakland, a public access program hosted by Dave Potts and Chuck Moss and produced by Bloomfield Public Television. Apart from…