County Executive Patterson Says He Plans Court Action to Stop Refugees from Coming to Oakland County

County Executive Patterson Says He Plans Court Action to Stop Refugees from Coming to Oakland County (Compiled, Sept. 22, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson told a reporter that he would sue to stop the settling of Syrian refugees in Oakland County. Patterson was on the Frank Beckman Show Tuesday morning…

2016 Candidate Interview Kerry Bentivolio for US Congress 11th District (video)

2016 Candidate Interview Kerry Bentivolio for US Congress 11th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Milford, MI – Kerry Bentivolio served as the Republican Congressman for the 11th District in 2013-2014 as a Republican before losing to current Congressman Dave Trott.  Bentivolio is now running as an Independent to try and reclaim the…

2016 Candidate Interview Colleen Crossey for County Commissioner 9th District (video)

2016 Candidate Interview Colleen Crossey for County Commissioner 9th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Novi, MI – Democrat Colleen Crossey is running for County Commissioner for the 9th District which includes Novi, Novi Twp and part of Northville.  Republican Hugh Crawford is also running for the seat. Crossey explained that she is…

2016 Candidate Interview Charles Hicks for Southfield School Board 2016

2016 Candidate Interview Charles Hicks for Southfield School Board 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016) Southfield, MI – Charles Hicks is one of seven people running for three open seats on the Southfield Public Schools Board.  In this non-partisan race, Hicks will appear on the ballot with Bessie Burden, Yolanda Smith Charles, Nathaniel Lewis…

2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Dave Woodward (video)

2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Dave Woodward (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 20, 2016)   Royal Oak, MI – Oakland County Commissioner Dave Woodward of the 19th District is up for re-election. Woodward represents the communities of Berkley and Royal Oak.  He is a Democrat.  Republican Michael Ryan and Libertarian Jim Fulner are challenging him…

Creatives Invited to Meet in Royal Oak Sept. 28 to Network

Creatives Invited to Meet in Royal Oak Sept. 28 to Network (EVENT page)   I would like to submit an event, which will be on September 28 from 6:30-8:00pm. Artful Connections- Emagine! Place: Emagine Royal Oak 200 N Main Street Royal Oak, MI 49067 Registration is available at www.bit.ly/ArtfulSept   Meet like-minded, creative professionals. Grow…

2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Jim Runestad 44th District (video)

2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Jim Runestad 44th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) White Lake, MI – Republican State Representative Jim Runestad is running for re-election for the 44th District which includes the Milford, Highland, Springfield, White Lake and part of Waterford. He is being challenged by Democrat Mark Venie. When asked…

Live Action Clue in Historic Downtown Holly Oct. 29

Live Action Clue in Historic Downtown Holly Oct. 29 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Col. Mustard? With the candlestick? In the dining room? Join in Live Action Clue, with Historic Holly, Michigan as your playing board. This interactive event sets your teams on a hunt to discover where the murder has taken place, by whom,…

Michigan Renaissance Festival Runs Through Oct. 2 in Holly

Michigan Renaissance Festival Runs Through Oct. 2 in Holly (EVENT page) Holly, MI – The Michigan Renaissance Festival began in 1979 and is now a 7 weekend event that takes place at Dixie Hwy in the Holly area.  Learn more about the Renaissance Festival at http://www.michrenfestnew.michrenfest.com. Thank you to Sam Gurwin of Gadfly Photography for…

Birmingham Residents Invited to Apply for Citizens Academy

Birmingham Residents Invited to Apply for Citizens Academy (City of Birmingham, Sept. 116, 2016) Birmingham, MI – Applications to reserve a spot in the 2016 Fall Birmingham Citizens Academy are now being accepted in the City Manager’s Office through September 23, 2016. This free, interactive 7-week program is open only to Birmingham residents 18 years or…