Missing Troy Woman’s Body Found in Attic in Hazel Park (Compiled, May 5, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – The body of 21-year-old Jessica Leigh White was found hidden in the attic of a home on Woodward Heights in Hazel Park on Wednesday. According to The Detroit Free Press, 23-year-old Jordan McClanahan has been arrested and…
President Obama and Governor Snyder Visit Flint (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2016) Flint, MI – President Barack Obama visited Flint on Wednesday for a briefing about the community’s water crisis. He spoke to a crowd of 1,000 people at Flint Northwestern High School, and even drank from a glass of filtered water on stage. …
Forum in Southfield Shows Need for Transit, Reveals Plan Release Date (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 3, 2016) Southfield, MI – Marie Donigan’s stepson lives in Seattle with his fiancé. It’s a pretty common scenario for people to have adult children living in other states. That’s because Michigan has been experiencing an exodus of talented younger…
Candidate Interview: Mike Goetz for OC Prosecutor (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2016) Lake Orion, MI – A former Assistant Prosecutor is running for Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney against his former boss. Lake Orion resident Mike Goetz will be on the ballot against the incumbent Democrat Jessica Cooper who was elected in 2008. Election…
Candidate Interview: Jim Ellison for State Rep. 26th District (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Current Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison is running for State Rep. for the 26th District, which includes Madison Heights and Royal Oak. Current State Rep. Jim Townsend cannot run again due to term limits. Ellison…
Nearly $30,000 Raised for Autism Program at Annual Walk (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 1, 2016) Troy, MI – The Annual Walk 4 Autism was a fun and successful day for those who came out to support Autism Society Oakland County. “The energy created by the 55 walking teams, 684 walkers and 57 volunteers was so…
Guest Blog: Getting Millennials Interested in Local Government (Samantha Audia, Michigan Municipal League, May 1, 2016) While attending the League’s Capital Conference last month, I had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with local officials from Hazel Park, all of whom took a moment to update me on the new and exciting things happening this year…
Guest Blog: Mental Health Statistics from Community Network Services (CNS, May 1, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – May is Mental Health Month! Community Network Services (CNS) recognizes Mental Health Month on behalf of its 265 devoted employees, the 5,000 plus customers it annually serves as well as the residents of Oakland and Wayne counties. CNS…
Bloomfield Hills Star Sofi K Raising Money for Wish Upon a Teen (press release, May 1, 2016) Sofi K, a sophomore at Bloomfield Hills High School, released her debut album LoveHate last November. Already an accomplished performer and stellar student at the age 14, she has also devoted significant time and energy to help others…
Students See County Government First Hand at Youth Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2016) Pontiac, MI – It’s a safe bet to say that most adults have never attended a meeting of County Commissioners or gotten an up close and personal lesson in civics from a team of elected officials. But that is what…
Main Street Communities Honored with Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Twenty two communities through Oakland County take part in Main Street USA, a program focused on thriving downtowns and community centers. Thursday night people from those Main Street Programs came together for their annual awards program, this year held…
Pre-Election Gag Order Not Enforceable Due to Agreement in Federal Court (Michigan Municipal League, April 28, 2016) LANSING, MI — U.S. District Judge John Corbett O’Meara has accepted an agreement between the Secretary of State’s office and local governments and school groups, permanently enjoining Secretary of State Ruth Johnson from enforcing a law passed in…
DIY Street Fair in Ferndale Sept. 16-18 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI The beloved FREE event is BACK – September 16-18, 2016 Downtown Ferndale, MI SE Corner of 9 Mile and Woodward Craft beer, wine and cocktails Music Artists, Makers and Crafters Food trucks Kids Zone Community Friday, Sept 16 6pm-midnight Saturday, Sept 17 11am-midnight Sunday,…
Oakland County Schools Vary on Testing for Lead in Water (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Oakland County, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and…
Berkley School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Berkley, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families use…
Bloomfield Hills School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Bloomfield Hills, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their…
Brandon School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Brandon Township, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families…
Clarenceville School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Farmington Hills, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families…
Clarkston School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Clarkston, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families use…
Farmington School District’s Response to Lead Testing Inquiry (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2016) Farmington, MI – As they see the images of children in Flint lined up to get bottled water or crying over blood tests, people around the country have been wondering about the safety of the water they and their families use…