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Candidate Interview: Linda Ybarra Bozzone for State Rep Dist 43 (R)

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Lake Angelus, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 23, 2022

There is a primary on March 1, 2022, and the general election is May 3, 2022.

Candidate Interview: Kent Douglas for State Rep Dist 43 (D)

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Lake Angelus, Uncategorized, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 23, 2022

The 43rd District includes part of Waterford Township, the city of Lake Angelus, the village of Clarkston and Independence Township.

Brandon Community Coalition Launched to Prevent Substance Abuse in Youth

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Holly, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 19, 2022

“The Brandon Prevention Coalition will provide critical prevention programming to the Brandon community and especially the use as well as a safe place for recovery and wellness issues,” she said.

Fire and Ice Bring Spark To Wintry Night in Downtown Holly

All Stories, Holly, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 17, 2022

Under the glow of lights strung across Battle Alley, Downtown Holly celebrated a wintry night with the warmth of a First Friday festival with a Fire and Ice theme.

VIDEO: Relationships & Care Part of Ferndale Schools Plans for Safety

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 16, 2022

At a virtual community meeting held Jan. 12, several FPS staffers talked about pieces of the puzzle in keeping school a safe and welcoming place for the 3,000 students that come to learn in seven buildings spread across three cities.

Video: Friendly Birds of Kensignton Metropark

All Stories, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 16, 2022

It attracts photographers and hikers because of it’s abundance of birds, and the ease in which little birdies will eat from people’s hands.

Orion Township Touts Recycling Success

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 9, 2022

Recyclebank is a free online platform to encourage and reward Orion Township residents to participate in curbside recycling.

New on Nine Mile: Oak Park Invests in Playgrounds, People Power, & Placemaking

All Stories, Ferndale, Oak Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 8, 2022

Features such as playgrounds and public art also are part of creating an environment where drivers naturally slow down and pay more attention. The features are part of overall efforts to slow traffic, improve safety, and welcome those on foot, bicycle, wheelchair, stroller etc.

Phoenix Rising in Pontiac as City Gets all New Council, Tim Greimel as Mayor

All Stories, Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 3, 2022

Voters made a clean sweep of City Hall this election – choosing Tim Greimel to serve as Mayor, and seven first-timers taking the council seats.

Video: County Commission Sets New Districts, Reduces Number of Seats

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 2, 2022

Commissioners Charlie Cavell and Bob Hoffman joined Oakland County Times for an interview about the process and the impacts on their districts.

Novi Community Raising Money for Splashpad in Honor of Jessica Starr-Rose

All Stories, Novi, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 31, 2021

The vision is a splashpad at Bosco Park – complete with weather-themed features – to be enjoyed by Jessica’s two children and children from across the area.

Online Group Shares Memories of Frank’s Nursery and Crafts

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 23, 2021

In the final decades of the 20th Century, Frank’s Nursery & Crafts stores dotted the Midwest, offering an eclectic, creative space, as their motto said, “where beautiful things begin.”

Orion Township Library Welcoming New Director Chase McMunn

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 23, 2021

Chase is a Michigan native, who grew up in Jackson and most recently served as Assistant Director for the County of San Luis Obispo Library in California.