Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8

Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8 Clarkston, MI – February BOB: Oakland Technical Campus Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 – 7:45am Location: Oakland Technical Campus Address: 8211 Big Lake Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346 Description: Join us for a full breakfast and networking! We provide a facilitated networking activity to get the conversation…

Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8

Clarkston Chamber Business Over Breakfast Feb. 8 Clarkston, MI – February BOB: Oakland Technical Campus Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 – 7:45am Location: Oakland Technical Campus Address: 8211 Big Lake Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346 Description: Join us for a full breakfast and networking! We provide a facilitated networking activity to get the conversation…

State Rep. Howrylak Introduces Bill to Establish a State-Run Bank

State Rep. Howrylak Introduces Bill to Establish a State-Run Bank (State Rep. Martin Howrylak, Jan. 18, 2018)   Troy, MI- State Rep. Martin Howrylak, of Troy, today formally introduced a bipartisan package of bills that would create and maintain a state bank. The bank would be authorized to engage in limited banking activities, including the…

Party Chairs Barnett and Mungioli Share Wisdom with Women

Party Chairs Barnett and Mungioli Share Wisdom with Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 17, 2018) Bloomfield Township, MI – In Oakland County, both the Republican and Democratic parties have a woman as the Chairperson.  This gave the members of the non-partisan Women Officials Network the chance learn from both Democratic Chair Vicki Barnett and Republican…

Volunteers Needed County-Wide to Mentor through Youth Assistance

Volunteers Needed County-Wide to Mentor through Youth Assistance Waterford, MI- Throughout Oakland County volunteers are needed to mentor through Oakland County Youth Assistance. A little of your time can make a big difference. As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community.…

Grants Available for Volunteer Efforts to Clean Michigan’s Waters

Grants Available for Volunteer Efforts to Clean Michigan’s Waters (MDEQ, Jan. 8, 2018) LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and Great Lakes Commission today announced the availability of $25,000 for small grants to support local efforts to clean up Michigan rivers, streams and creeks. Michigan’s Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup…

Pontiac’s Menagerie Prepares to Open, Seeking Artists

Pontiac’s New Restaurant Menagerie Prepares to Open, Seeking Artists (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2018) Pontiac, MI – As the Menagerie Lounge prepares for their Feb. 2018 opening in Downtown Pontiac, entrepreneurs and culinary creators April and James Forbes are looking for the finishing touches to make their newest venture one to remember. They are…

Reporter Food: Alaskan Pizza from Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield

Reporter Food: Alaskan Pizza from Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 5, 2018) Southfield, MI – The last time I got Jerusalem Pizza, I opted for the Mexican version.  This time my taste buds went north, for a taste of The Alaskan. The Alaskan is the kind of pizza that leaves the corners…

Data Shows Population Shifts to and from Oakland County

Data Shows Population Shifts to and from Oakland County (Kurt Metzger, Dec. 27, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Population change in any geographic area, be it city, township, county or state, is comprised of four primary components – Births and Deaths (combining to create Natural Increase), Immigration and Domestic Migration (combining to create Net Migration).…

Video Shows Recently Discovered Photos of Mackinac Bridge Construction

Video Shows Recently Discovered Photos of Mackinac Bridge Construction St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, MI – When Jacquelyn Zeman’s grandfather passed away, he left behind many memories and treasures for his family. Henry “Hank” Zeman was a photojournalist with the grand Rapids Press from 1952 to 1987. He covered everything from basketball games to natural disasters.…