2018 Candidate Interview: Marisa Prince for Brandon Twp. Trustee (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 21, 2018) Brandon Township, Ortonville, MI – Marisa Prince is running unopposed in the Aug.7, 2018 Democratic Primary for Brandon Township Trustee. In the Republican Primary are Scott Broughton, Dale M. Creamer, Jayson W. Rumball and Steven D. Unruh. The winner of the…
Residents Heard in Drayton Church Development, Apartment Idea Thwarted (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 15, 2018) Ferndale, MI – About 35 residents attended a Ferndale Planning Commission meeting on July 11 to halt efforts by Drayton Avenue Lofts LLC to convert the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2441 Pinecrest into a 30-unit apartment complex. The…
Reporter Food: Toast ‘n Jams in Muskegon Muskegon, MI -One of the great things about traveling around Michigan is finding memorable dining experiences. Toast ‘n Jams in Muskegon is exactly the kind of place for an out of town writer to be inspired. Earlier this year I paid a visit and ordered their German Omelette,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Andy Levin for Congress, 9th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2018) Berkley, Clawson, Centerline, Eastpointe, Ferndale, Fraser, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Bloomfield Township, Clinton Township, Royal Oak Township and Southfield Township, MI -Andy Levin is running…
16 Cases of Legionellosis in Oakland County, Officials Warn of Risks (MDHHS, July 9, 2018) Oakland County, MI – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is coordinating with local health departments across the state to investigate cases of legionellosis this summer. To date in 2018, there have been 135 confirmed cases of…
Royal Oak Man Drowns in Spencer Park in Rochester Hills (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, July 6, 2018) Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, MI – INCIDENT: 19:22 Hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Death Investigation / Drowning / OCSO Marine Unit Assist – #18-126669 SUMMARY: Deputies and the Rochester Hills Fire Department (RHFD) responded to Thelma…
Oak Park Celebrates Independence Day with Pancakes, Parade, and People (Cheryl Weiss, July 6, 2018) Oak Park, MI- The 4th of July has been a special day with an annual big celebration in Oak Park since 1958, and this year was no exception. From the Mayor’s 5K Race, to fueling up at the Youth Assistance…
2018 Candidate Interview: Brian Calley for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2018) Lansing, MI Brian Calley is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Patrick Colbeck, Jim Hines and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John J.…
50 Shades Movies Mysteriously Hidden, Berkley Library Stands up to the Censor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2018) Berkley, MI- Someone’s been playing censor at the Berkley Library, hiding copies of DVDs such as 50 Shades of Gray, 50 Shades Freed, and Eyes Wide Shut. Even the documentary Jerusalem was surreptitiously removed and hidden. Staff…
2018 Candidate Interview: Patrick Colbeck for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 3, 2018) Lansing, MI – Patrick Colbeck is running in the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also in the Republican Primary are Brian Calley, Jim Hines and Bill Schuette. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. In the Libertarian Primary are Bill Gelineau and John…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #6: Boating (Michigan State Police, July 4, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
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…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #5: Swimming (Michigan State Police, July 2, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
2018 Candidate Interview: Charles Salgat for County Commissioner Dist. 16 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 1, 2018) Clawson, Troy, and Royal Oak, MI – Charles “Chuck” Salgat is running for County Commissioner for the 16th District and is on the Democratic Primary ballot for Aug. 7, 2018. Also on the Democratic Primary Ballot is Penny Luebs. Republican…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #4: Camping (Michigan State Police, June 30, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
2018 Candidate Interview: John J. Tatar for Governor (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 28, 2018) Lansing, MI – John J. Tatar is running in the Libertarian Primary for Governor of Michigan. Also on the Libertarian ballot is Bill Gelineau. The primary is Aug. 7, 2018. On the Republican Primary ballot are Brian Calley, Patrick Colbeck, Jim Hines…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #3: Grilling (Michigan State Police, June 28, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
After Series of Attacks, Troy Fire Removes Baby Cooper Hawk (Troy Fire Dept, June 26, 2018) Troy, MI- A nesting pair of Cooper’s Hawks had been attacking residents on Hempstead Street in Troy for some time. After multiple citizens were injured from these attacks, and with no one in which to turn, a firefighter from…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #2: Fireworks (Michigan State Police, June 26, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
Reporter Food: Pollo a la Brasa and More at Culantro in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 20, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Peruvian fare has made its way to Downtown Ferndale with the new Peruvian polleria Culantro at 22939 Woodward Ave. It was a great place for a lunchtime meetup with a friend, though neither of…