2016 Candidate Interview Charles Murphy for OCC Trustee (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 29, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI –Charles Murphy is one of over a dozen people who are running for Oakland County Community College (OCC) Trustee. There are three open seats. This voluntary position helps oversee the administration and the budgeting process of the institution.…
Pontiac Church Hosting Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 24 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – First Presbyterian Church (99 Wayne St.) in Pontiac is hosting a free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11:30am to 2pm. Everyone is welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not necessary (248) 335-6866. ****** For more event listings go to…
Leon & Lulu Event to Raise Money for FernCare Nov. 6 (EVENT page) Clawson, MI – Celebrate the autumn season with wine tasting, noshing, and shopping at FernCare(s) for Fall fundraiser at Leon & Lulu. Proceeds of this special event will enable FernCare Free Clinic to continue providing free or low-cost medical care to area…
Huntington Woods Seeks Residents to Serve on Commissions (City of Huntington Woods, Oct. 29, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – Volunteers Needed for City Boards/Commissions If you would like to volunteer for one of Huntington Wood’s commissions, boards or committees, please submit a Citizen Interest Form by November 30th. The form may be filled out…
Ferndale Theatre Presents The Hobbit Nov 11, 12 & 13 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Theatre presents The Hobbit: or Ferndale and Back Again. This year the fall play is “The Hobbit”, based on the classic J.R.R. Tolkien novel. Friday, November 11th, 7:30pm, FHS Auditorium Saturday, November 12th, 7:30pm, FHS Auditorium Sunday, November…
Just 4 Kicks Parent Talent Show in Ferndale Nov. 12 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The fourth annual Just 4 Kicks parent talent show takes place Sat, Nov. 12 at Loving Touch in Downtown Ferndale. Tickets are $15. 21+ Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want…
2016 Candidate Interview Cyndi Peltonen for State Rep. 41st District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2016) Clawson, MI – Democrat Cyndi Peltonen is running for State Representative of the 41st District, which includes Troy and Clawson. The seat is currently held by Republican State Rep. Martin Howrylak who is seeking reelection. Peltonen is a teacher…
2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Klint Kesto (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2016) Walled Lake, MI – State Representative Klint Kesto of the 39th District is seeking his third term in office. The 39th District includes West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Wixom and White Lake. Democrat Michael Stack and Independent Beth McGrath will also appear on…
2016 Candidate Interview Jennifer Callaghan for Probate Judge (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2016) Troy, MI – Jennifer Callaghan is one of two people running for one open Probate Judge position for Oakland County with a six year term. Oakland County Probate Court has four Probate Judges total who oversee cases pertaining to Decedent Estates &…
2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner David Bowman 10th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Commissioner David Bowman of the 10th District representing Pontiac is running for re-election on the Nov. 8 ballot. He is being challenged by Republican David B. Foster. In addition to being County Commissioner, Bowman works…
Como’s Reopens after Health Department Shut Down (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 27, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Como’s Restaurant has re-opened this week after being shut down by the Oakland County Health Department for repeatedly failing inspections. Inspection reports obtained by Oakland County 115 News through a Freedom of Information Act request showed ongoing problems including…
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Phoenix Center Cannot be Condemned (Maddin Hauser, Roth & Heller PC, Oct. 27, 2016) Pontiac, MI –Southfield, Michigan-based multi-specialty law firm, Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C., today announced that the Michigan Supreme Court denied the City of Pontiac’s application for leave to appeal the March 15, 2016 decision of the…
Sean Briskey Found Not Guilty in Justin Schalk’s Death (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2016) Victorville, CA – The man who shot Justin “Bully” Schalk in the head and took his body to the desert to burn on April 14, 2014 has been found not guilty in the death. The second trial concluded Oct. 13,…
Halloween Events 2016 Oct. 27 – Pontiac Trunk or Treat 5-7pm Oct. 27 – Berkley Spooktacular Carnival Oct. 28 – Holly Twp Library Spooktacular 1-3pm Oct. 29 – Downtown Ferndale Trick or Treat Oct. 29 – Costume Party and Live Music at Andy’s Place, Holly Oct. 19 – Ferndale Library Spooktacular Oct. 29 – Business…
Michigan State Police Trooper from Royal Oak Accused of Embezzling $170,00 in Fees (Michigan Attorney General, Oct. 26, 2016) LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today charged former Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper Seth Swanson, 31, of Royal Oak, with one felony count of Embezzlement by a Public Official over $50.00, and one felony…
2016 Candidate Interview Ryan Shiel for Holly Village Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2016) Holly, MI – In the race for Village of Holly Council there are six candidates running for three open seats. Ryan Shiel will be on the nonpartisan ballot along with Robert Allsop, Pauline Kenner, Debra Musgrave, Calvin Steele and Buster…
2016 Candidate Interview State Rep. Christine Greig 37th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI –State Representative Christine Greig of the 37th District is up for re-election on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. She is being challenged by Republican Mitch Swoboda and Libertarian James K. Young for the seat. The 37th District…
Volunteers Clean Up Crystal Lake in Pontiac (C. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Over 50 volunteers came out on a chilly Saturday morning to clean up Crystal Lake and the surrounding vacant land. The shores of Crystal Lake once boasted a large housing project that has since been torn down. All that remains…
GO Comedy Halloween Showdown & Party Oct. 29 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Join us for a very spooky All-Star Showdown, complete with candy, treats, drink specials, and bad ass prizes. This also includes access to our Halloween Party, which will include finger foods, Halloween treats, music & dancing, and a costume contest with prizes…
Sowing the Seeds of Community in the New Ferndale Good Neighbors Garden Spot (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2016) Ferndale, MI – For years a patch of land at Ferndale’s Martin Road Park formed just an odd sea of grass between neighbors’ back yards and the parking lot of the Detroit Curling Club. But now…