Oakland County Commissioners Approve Funding for Pothole Repairs (OCBOC, March 8, 2018) Pontiac, Mich. – Michigan winters always take a heavy toll on area roads and this year was no exception, leaving Oakland County drivers facing dangerous and damaging potholes. To address the most urgent road repair needs, the Board of Commissioners (BOC) has authorized…
MML#1: Officials Learn Basics of Being a Good Public Servant (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI – For Bob Slattery, former Mayor of Mt. Morris, a life of public service is “the perfect life.” And as a past President of Michigan Municipal League and an ongoing educator for elected officials, he’s been able…
MML#1: Officials Learn Basics of Being a Good Public Servant (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI – For Bob Slattery, former Mayor of Mt. Morris, a life of public service is “the perfect life.” And as a past President of Michigan Municipal League and an ongoing educator for elected officials, he’s been able…
Couple Working Towards Ecovillage Dream (Susanna Borgelt, March 5, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – Couple Oakland County couple Gaylyn and Karl Kaufman are gathering a group of motivated individuals to form a community that will develop into a two-location ecovillage. The plans have been in the works for over five year since Gaylyn and Karl…
Couple Working Towards Ecovillage Dream (Susanna Borgelt, March 5, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – Couple Oakland County couple Gaylyn and Karl Kaufman are gathering a group of motivated individuals to form a community that will develop into a two-location ecovillage. The plans have been in the works for over five year since Gaylyn and Karl…
Couple Working Towards Ecovillage Dream (Susanna Borgelt, March 5, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – Couple Oakland County couple Gaylyn and Karl Kaufman are gathering a group of motivated individuals to form a community that will develop into a two-location ecovillage. The plans have been in the works for over five year since Gaylyn and Karl…
Reporter Food: Krzysiak’s House in Bay City (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Bay City, MI – Sometimes a good meal is worth leaving town for. Those heading up north might take delight in this little Polish restaurant in Bay City Called Krzysiak’s House. I learned of this gem from a billboard (advertising does work!)…
Reporter Food: Krzysiak’s House in Bay City (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Bay City, MI – Sometimes a good meal is worth leaving town for. Those heading up north might take delight in this little Polish restaurant in Bay City Called Krzysiak’s House. I learned of this gem from a billboard (advertising does work!)…
Reporter Food: Krzysiak’s House in Bay City (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Bay City, MI – Sometimes a good meal is worth leaving town for. Those heading up north might take delight in this little Polish restaurant in Bay City Called Krzysiak’s House. I learned of this gem from a billboard (advertising does work!)…
Downtown Leaders Across Oakland Co. Gather to Learn the Value of Trails (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Bikes, snowmobiles and boats are all popular ways for people to connect with the great outdoors. And communities throughout the country have learned how to capitalize on trailways to bring recreation users into their…
Downtown Leaders Across Oakland Co. Gather to Learn the Value of Trails (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Bikes, snowmobiles and boats are all popular ways for people to connect with the great outdoors. And communities throughout the country have learned how to capitalize on trailways to bring recreation users into their…
Royal Oak Votes on Gun Violence Resolution (City of Royal Oak, Feb. 27, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak City Commission passed a resolution Monday night in support of March for Our Lives, a nationwide protest on March 24 to protest gun violence. The vote – 4-1 with one commissioner abstaining and one…
Royal Oak Votes on Gun Violence Resolution (City of Royal Oak, Feb. 27, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak City Commission passed a resolution Monday night in support of March for Our Lives, a nationwide protest on March 24 to protest gun violence. The vote – 4-1 with one commissioner abstaining and one…
Royal Oak Votes on Gun Violence Resolution (City of Royal Oak, Feb. 27, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak City Commission passed a resolution Monday night in support of March for Our Lives, a nationwide protest on March 24 to protest gun violence. The vote – 4-1 with one commissioner abstaining and one…
Reporter Food: New Menu at Rosie O’Grady’s in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s in Downtown Ferndale has long been an advertising sponsor of Oakland County Times, so it was exciting to be able to bring people from Pontiac, Holly, Davisburg and Royal Oak there for lunch when Main…
Reporter Food: New Menu at Rosie O’Grady’s in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Rosie O’Grady’s in Downtown Ferndale has long been an advertising sponsor of Oakland County Times, so it was exciting to be able to bring people from Pontiac, Holly, Davisburg and Royal Oak there for lunch when Main…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Preview Rochester’s Sustainability Plan Feb. 28 Rochester, MI- The City of Rochester is working on a sustainability framework to help officials make informed decisions about the benefits and impacts of development. The purpose of this project is to ensure continued quality of life for residents and businesses in Rochester through planned sustainable development with minimal…
HP Fire Dept Chili Cookout at Joe Bar Feb. 26 Hazel Park, MI- Join us for the 1st Annual Chili Cook Off at joebar Hazel Park Firefighters Local 1414 vs. joebar Monday February 26, 2018 6PM to 9PM $5 Entry Fee . $2 Beers. Free Bar snacks and other goodies ****** Thank you to…