Reporter Food: Apple Fritter Donut Shop (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 29, 2019) Ferndale, MI – When I was a little girl, my dad and I would walk up Hilton to sit at the counter of the Apple Fritter Donut Shop. Back then it was one of those places where folks would sit around talking about…
Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo Helps Families Spring into Safety (Sam Gurwin, May 27, 2019) Ferndale, MI -Spring was in the air on a beautiful Thursday in Schiffer Park for the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo. Like a harbinger of spring the event has been preparing young people to pedal safely for about fifteen years. All…
Madison Heights Shows Patriotic Side with Memorial Day Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 25, 2019) Madison Heights, MI- Over sixty groups took part in the annual Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Saturday. John R. was closed between 12 and 13 Mile for the procession which featured bands from Lamphere and Madison, a plethora of elected…
Dr. Alexis Travis Appointed new MDHHS Director of Aging Services LANSING, MI. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced its new deputy director for Aging & Adult Services. Alexis Travis, Ph.D., has been named executive director of the Aging & Adult Services Agency at the Michigan Department of Health and…
Celebrating Friendship and Shopping Local as Hundreds Flock to Holly Ladies Night (Lara Mossa, May 21, 2019) HOLLY – More than 1,000 women visited downtown Holly on May 10 for the annual Ladies Night Out. One of them was Lisa Sutter of Holly. “It’s fantastic,” she said of the promotional event that is held twice…
Petitions Pulled for Berkley Mayor and Council Race, Still Time to Get on Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 20, 2019) Berkley, MI – Although the filing deadline is not until 4pm on July 23, several have already requested nominating petitions to be on the Nov. 5, 2019 ballot in the City of Berkley. Deputy City…
Reporter Food: Taco Tuesday at Rojo in Birmingham Reporter Food: Taco Tuesdays at Rojo (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2019) Birmingham, MI – On Tuesdays Rojo Mexican Bistro in Birmingham has special deals on tacos. So that’s where I went for a recent Tuesday lunch meeting. The decor is mostly red, which is fitting given…
Ferndale CASA Student Grace Rost Presents Project on Stress and Support in Schools (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2019) Oak Park, Ferndale, MI – Students from several school districts spend their afternoons taking classes at the Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts in Oak Park, including a Ferndale High School Senior who spent a…
Clawson CASA Student Justina Bissett Uses Senior Project to Explore Plastic Bag Reduction (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2019) Oak Park, Clawson, MI- Justina Bissett dreams of one day using chemistry to rid the world of unwanted pollution, including the millions of plastic bags that litter the plant. She is a senior at Clawson High…
Petitions Pulled in Royal Oak, Still Time to Run for Mayor or Commission Royal Oak, MI- Although the filing deadline is not until 4pm on July 23, several have already requested nominating petitions to be on the Nov. 5, 2019 ballot in the City of Royal Oak. City Clerk Melanie Halas provided Oakland County Times with…
Petitions Pulled in Walled Lake, Still Time to Run for City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 6, 2019) Walled Lake, MI – As of May 3, three Walled Lake City Councilmembers have requested nominating petitions from the City Clerk’s office for the Nov. 5, 2019 election. Those incumbents are Tamra Loch, Casey Ambrose, and Bob…
Petitions Pulled in Birmingham, Still Time to Run for Commission Birmingham, MI- As of May 3 only one candidate has pulled petitions so far to run for the Birmingham City Commission – incumbent Carroll DeWeese. Additionally, a Library Board candidate – Jennifer Wheeler – has not only pulled petitions, but turned them in and successfully…
Reporter Food: Antihero in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 3, 2019) Ferndale, MI – I recently joined Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Board President Dale Vigliarolo and his wife Karin at one of Ferndale’s newest and most unique restaurants – Antihero. This Japanese Izakaya (aka pub) is the latest creation of Jeff King who also…
Ferndale Makes Joe Gacioch City Manager (City of Ferndale, May 2, 2019) Ferndale, MI—The City of Ferndale is pleased to announce that Interim City Manager Joseph Gacioch has been offered the position permanently after City Council unanimously voted to name him as Ferndale’s new City Manager. “Joe’s deep knowledge of Ferndale government operations and our…
MML #1: Stuff to Know About Redistricting and New Election Laws (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2019) Lansing, MI- Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and other experts on local elections were on hand for the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference in March educate elected officials from across the state on what newly-passed laws mean for…
Pontiac Creative Arts Center Celebrates Arab American Art (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2019) Pontiac, MI – Ilham Mahfouz left Damascus, Syria in 1972 when there was an opportunity to come to the United States with her husband, for him to practice medicine due to a shortage of doctors during the Vietnam War. The insights…
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities (United Way for Southeastern Michigan, April 24, 2019) Summer Spark, a free online tool designed to help busy parents and caregivers find quality summer programs all in one place, has made it easier than ever to search for fun, engaging and educational activities and programs…
Ferndale to Plant Over 300 Trees (City of Ferndale, April 26, 2019) Ferndale, MI- With the arrival of spring, the City of Ferndale is excited about multiple tree planting opportunities taking place in the community. The City has been designated a Tree City USA community for over 15 years and takes pride in maintaining a…
Tribute to The Ghoul Keeps Laughter Alive after Ron Sweed’s Death (Sam Gurwin, April 26, 2019) Redford, MI- Low budget comedy skits and zany characters are common place these days. But before there was a 24/7 audience of You Tubers, comedians built their following with live shows and TV appearances. One of the original cult…
Former State Senator among those Campaigning for Marijuana Business in Royal Oak Township, Mel Farr Site Under Consideration (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 25, 2019) Royal Oak Township, MI- Former State Senator Virgil Smith Jr. is among those pushing for a ballot initiative that would allow recreational marijuana businesses in Royal Oak Township. If the ordinance…