Madison Hts. Narrows Down City Manager Search, Final Interviews Nov. 8 Madison Heights officials have selected two finalists for the open City Manager position: Melissa Marsh and Khalfani Stephens. Marsh is currently the acting City Manager, Finance Director/Treasurer of Madison Heights. Stephens is currently the Executive Director of the Development Authority of Clayton County, Georgia.…
Nov. 6, 2018 Election: Candidate Interviews throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 1, 2018) Click on the picture to be taken to the interview. Remember to share the links of videos that are important to you…
Mayor’s Clown Costume Part of Oak Park Boo Bash Fun (Cheryl Weiss, Nov. 1, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Little Captain Americas, unicorns, and zombies waited patiently in the sunny Halloween afternoon for the Oak Park Boo Bash to begin. They explored the creepy décor outside, from the Oak Park Cemetery complete with a tombstone labeled…
Reporter Food: BBQ Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese at Dave and Amy’s (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 31, 2018) White Lake, MI- at 9595 Highland Road (M59) in White Lake is a locally owned restaurant with a bar and a large menu, named after their founders: Dave and Amy’s. I went for lunch and had their…
A Note to Readers about the Online Community Garden (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2018) Dear Readers, Oakland County Times is a locally-owned grassroots publication that provides an important service to the community. Reader funding is one of the core ways that we are able to do this. When you purchase a “Thank you” flower…
Tips for Preparing Trees and Shrubs for Winter (ReLeaf Michigan, Oct. 27, 2018) Michigan winters can be hard on landscaped plants. Winter burn is one of the most common ways boxwood, holly, rhododendron, and most conifers are damaged. Symptoms often develop when temperatures warm up in late winter and early spring. While a tree…
Candidate Interviews for Circuit Court Judge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2018) Oakland County, MI – There are two candidates for Oakland County Circuit Court Judge. This is a non-partisan county wide seat. The candidates are Dan Christ and Jake Cunningham. Check out their interviews below: Oakland County Times does not endorse any candidates, and…
MML #4: Planning Makes Downtown Revival Happen (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Downtowns across Michigan vary. Some are desolate ghost towns, bypassed by highways and snubbed for big box stores. While others are vibrant centers of community life. Thriving downtowns do not happen by accident, and while there can be…
2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Graveline for Attorney General (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 20, 2018) Michigan – Chris Graveline is running as an Independent (no party affiliation) for Attorney General of Michigan. Also on the ballot are Republican Tom Leonard, Democrat Dana Nessel, Libertarian Lisa Lane Gloia, and US Taxpayers Gerald T. Van Sickle. This…
Van and Mini Bus Catch Fire in Detroit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2018) Detroit, MI- At about 2:30pm on Oct. 18 Detroit Firefighters responded to a fire on Plainview near Trojan, a neighborhood near 8 Mile and Evergreen. Two vehicles were in flames, a mini bus and a van. The vehicles were located…
2018 Candidate Interview: Chris Rankin for Holly Village Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2018) Holly, MI – Chris Rankin is running for re-election to Holly Village Council. There are four candidates on the ballot, plus one write-in option, with three seats available. Candidates are Richard Kinnamon, Rick Powers, Chris Rankin, Tim Terpening and…
Hazel Park Touts Public Art with “Artober” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2018) Hazel Park, MI- Throughout the month of October, Hazel Parkers are celebrating public art with pieces installed throughout the city. Dubbed “Artober,” the project provides exposure for local artists and a reason for people to visit the community. “The Hazel Park…
Did Your Absentee Ballot Count? Here’s How to Make Sure (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Record numbers of absentee ballots are being sent out for the Nov. 6 election, but there are a couple of concerns among clerks and voters. The first is that many people don’t realize that the…
Reporter Food: Roasted Pork BBQ Tacos at Dino’s Lounge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Dino’s Lounge in Ferndale has a new section on their menu. They’re calling it El Dino’s and featuring some south of the border inspired dishes. Since this is one of my regular writing spots, I had to…
MML #3 – The Public’s Right to Know: FOIA and OMA Basics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- Democracy is protected by two important laws, the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. These laws force public bodies to operate with transparency, and ensure that the public has a…
On the Ballot: Lake Orion Schools Asking for School Improvement Bond Lake Orion, MI- Lake Orion Community Schools County of Oakland State of Michigan School Improvement Bond Proposition Shall the Lake Orion Community Schools, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Hundred Sixty Million Dollars ($160,000,000) and issue…
Jake the Pitt Bull Gets Another Chance Thanks to Social Media (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 10, 2018) Jake is a very lucky dog. The silver, gray and white pit bull’s story made the rounds this week on social media, and he was spared from euthanasia. Oakland County Animal Control and Adoption Center works to place…
Black and White Authors Hope Discussion Will Help End Racism (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 10, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Racism. The word alone can divide communities. How do we get rid of this division? According to Thomas Daniels and Thomas Marsh, authors of Black and White Like You and Me, we need to talk to…
Citizens for Fair Ferndale Announces Good Neighbors, Event Nov. 13 Ferndale, MI- Citizens for a Fair Ferndale regularly recognizes members of the community who embody the mission of CFF within their everyday lives, helping to make our community welcoming and strong. This year’s honorees are as follows: Grace Bacon Doug Gillespie Lindsay Gonska Carol Jackson…
Southfield and Ferndale Declare Monday “Indigenous Peoples Day” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Southfield, MI- While many governmental offices are closed on Monday in honor of Columbus Day, The Cities of Southfield and Ferndale have taken a different approach to the day. The announcement Southfield’s social media and website says “The City of Southfield…