Oak Park Summerfest Aug 6 & 7 (Event Page – sponsor listing) Oak Park, MI – Join us for two days of FREE family fun at the 2016 Oak Park Summerfest. The Summer Fest will feature great bands, family entertainment, and activities, including swimming, miniature golf, inflatables, rock climbing wall, an outdoor art fair, Taste…
2016 Candidate Interview County Commissioner Helaine Zack 18th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – County Commissioner Helaine Zack is running for re-election in the 18th District, which includes Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park and Royal Oak Township. She is unopposed in the Democratic Primary and on Nov.…
2016 Candidate Interview Michael Ryan for County Commission Dist. 19 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Berkley, MI – In the race for County Commissioner for the 19th District there are no competitions in the primary. On Nov. 8 Republican Michael Ryan will be on the ballot against Democratic incumbent Dave Woodward. Ryan is…
2016 Candidate Interview David Cuttner for County Commission 17th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Southfield, MI – In the race for Oakland County Commissioner for the 17th District there are two Republicans in the primary: David A. Cuttner and Regina Brim. The Republican Primary is Aug. 2. The winner of that race…
Huntington Woods Hosting Visioning Session on Aging and Housing Sept 28 (Event Page) Huntington Woods, MI – Huntington Woods is home to residents of all ages which makes our community a highly desirable place to live. Due to the changing resident demographic, we’re seeking your input regarding the future housing needs of Huntington Woods residents.…
Royal Oak HS Hall of Fame to Induct 12 People Dec. 4 (Royal Oak Schools, July 31, 2016) ROYAL OAK, MI. – Ten alumni and two educators have been named to the 2016 Royal Oak High School Hall of Fame. The public is invited to the ceremony on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in the Royal Oak High School…
Berkley City Manager Invites Residents to Chat Aug. 3 (Event Page, City of Berkley) Berkley, MI – In his first few weeks on the job, Matthew Baumgarten, is excited about his role as Berkley’s City Manager and the prospect of making a positive impact in a well-run, stable community. Baumgarten is getting a crash course…
Kevin Deegan-Krause Explains the Ferndale Library Millage (Guest View: Kevin Deegan-Krause, July 28, 2016) Ferndale, MI – I’ve had the honor in the past of serving on the library board and seeing the library grow and prosper and while I’m no longer on the board, a few people have asked me to explain the library…
Regional Transit Plan Blocked from Going on Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Detroit, MI – Plans for a $4.6 billion regional transit system were expected to go to the ballot for a vote of the people in November, but board members from Oakland and Macomb Counties have blocked the measure at the request…
2016 Candidate Interview Mitch Swoboda for State Rep 37th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – In the race for State Rep of the 37th District there are two Republican Candidates facing off in the primary: Mitch Swoboda and Matt Beer. The winner of the Republican Primary on Aug. 2…
Search for Bats in Royal Oak Aug. 3 (Event Page) Searchng for Bats Event – Date & Time: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 – 10:45am “Searchng for Bats” is being held at the arboretum on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 beginning at 8:45 pm. Meet at the north end of the Royal Oak Senior/Community Center (3500 Marais)…
Ferndale Mayor and Police Chief Announce New Community Policing Model (City of Ferndale Mayor David Coulter and Chief of Police Tim Collins) Ferndale, MI – What role does law enforcement play in our community? It’s a question being asked at the local and national level, by residents and municipalities alike. A 2015 national Gallup poll…
Regional Transit May Not Make it to the Ballot (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 27, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Efforts towards a regional transit plan could be stopped in their tracks if representatives on the RTA Board from Oakland and Macomb Counties do not vote to put the 1.2 mil question on the ballot. Oakland County…
Royal Oak Center Street Summer Concert Series Aug. 18 (Event Page) Summer Concert Series Returns to Center Street The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts summer concert series, sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, returns to a ‘pop-up park’ on Center Street through Aug. 18 For six consecutive Thursdays, music enthusiasts are encouraged to grab a…
Video Showcases Citizens for Fair a Ferndale Civility Pledge (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 26, 2016) Ferndale, MI – In a time of heated political discourse and feelings of division between people because of perceived differences, the Citizens for a Fair Ferndale Civility Pledge can help remind people that the power to change the world starts…
Ferndale Council Reverses Prior Vote, Turns Away Medical Marijuana Act Grant Funds (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 25, 2016) Ferndale, MI – After unanimously voting to become a sub-grantee of a grant from LARA to The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Ferndale City Council revisited the issue with a 3-1 vote to decline up to $5,000 of…
2016 Primary Oakland County Clerk Candidate Interviews (video) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County 115 News has invited all candidates for political office to do an interview for our readers. These are introductory videos to give readers a chance to hear from candidates about what is important to them, beyond just the soundbites. We encourage readers…
Royal Oak Center Street Summer Concert Series Aug. 11 (Event Page) Summer Concert Series Returns to Center Street The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts summer concert series, sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, returns to a ‘pop-up park’ on Center Street through Aug. 18 For six consecutive Thursdays, music enthusiasts are encouraged to grab a…
Oil Storage Tank Catches Fire During Demolition Process (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 23, 2016) Ferndale, MI – For years a cluster of oil storage tanks locked behind a wall and a tall fence sat seemingly ignored. They’d long ago been drained and cleaned. Yet only recently did a small crew begin doing demolition work on…
Royal Oak Center Street Summer Concert Series Aug. 4 (Event Page) Summer Concert Series Returns to Center Street The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts summer concert series, sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, returns to a ‘pop-up park’ on Center Street through Aug. 18 For six consecutive Thursdays, music enthusiasts are encouraged to grab a…