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Lake Orion Loyalty Fundraiser Supports Businesses, Has Dollars Matched

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 15, 2020

Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority will use the money raised to create grants of equal amounts to be distributed to qualifying downtown businesses.

SMART Posts Survey for Business Owners as they Plan for Increasing Service

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 14, 2020

As movement towards reopening unfolds, we are working to gather information about how businesses are planning to return to work.  

Oak Park Artist Tiffany Pugmire Takes Requests…

All Stories, Oak Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 11, 2020

Unable to buy chalk in the store, she asked for donations on Facebook, and in exchange, she promised to turn a square of sidewalk in front of their house into a canvas.

MIOSHA Has Small Business Grants Available for Safety and Health Needs

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 11, 2020

The goal of the program is to create a safer and healthier work environment and reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers in Michigan.

2020 Candidate Interview: Stephanie Fakih for Bloomfield Twp. Trustee

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2020

In the Democratic Primary the candidates are Stephanie Fakih, Mitsauaki Murashige, Valerie Sayles Murray, and Linda Ulrey. 

2020 Candidate Interview: Kevin Scramlin for Groveland Twp Supervisor

All Stories, Groveland Twp., UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2020

The race for Groveland Township Supervisor will likely be decided in the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary as there are no Democrats running for the position. 

2020 Candidate Interview: Kristina Lyke for Congress 8th District

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Fenton, Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2020

In the Republican Primary, which takes place Aug. 4, the candidates are:  Mike Detmer, Alan T. Hoover, Paul Junge, and Kristina Lyke. 

From Wixom to Huntington Woods: Census Response Rates So Far

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2020

Twenty-six Oakland County cities and villages have exceeded 70 percent, with Huntington Woods (still leading the country) on top at 89.1 percent, followed closely by Pleasant Ridge.

Cruising, Congregating, and Noise: Police Along Woodward Ramping Up Enforcement

All Stories, Birmingham, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2020

Recent activity levels along Woodward Avenue have caused concern in Birmingham and neighboring communities due to increased traffic congestion, excessive noise levels and those who congregate without practicing social distancing.

2020 Candidate Interview: Michael Bridges for State Rep 37th District

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 8, 2020

In the race for State Representative of the 37th District, there are three Democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary.

2020 Candidate Interview: Rebecca Chamberlain-Creanga for Troy City Council

All Stories, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 8, 2020

Rebecca Chamberlain-Creanga was appointed to Troy City Council earlier this year, and is running in the Aug. 4, 2020 election.

Woman Snaps Bird Pics, Has ’em Eating out of Her Hand

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, New Hudson, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 7, 2020

Though the bluebirds are still a little skittish, red-winged blackbirds, finches, woodpeckers and others have enjoyed their close-ups, and their snacks.

Ferndale Events and Programs Cancelled, Facilities Closed Through Summer

UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 7, 2020

The decision was made in accordance with several neighboring cities, based on COVID-19 safety recommendations by Oakland County’s Parks and Recreation Department.

Oakland County Parks Free Until June 1

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 5, 2020

“Our visitor numbers have increased three-fold for this time of year based on car counts,” Parks Executive Officer Dan Stencil said.

2020 Candidate Interview: Karen McDonald for Oakland Co. Prosecutor

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 4, 2020

In the Aug. 4 Democratic Primary voters in Oakland County will chose between incumbent  Jessica Cooper and challenger Karen McDonald for Oakland County Prosecutor. 

2020 Candidate Interview: Kristofer Enlow for Lyon Twp Trustee

All Stories, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 4, 2020

Incumbents Lise Blades, Kristofer Enlow and Sean O’Neil are on the ballot as well as Andy Fletcher, Robert Swain, and Mark Venus. 

Oakland County Gets $219 Million in Federal Funds for COVID Expenses

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 3, 2020

The CARES Act grant gets us closer to providing that support.

Construction and Real Estate Business to Resume, with Safety Measures

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 3, 2020

The construction industry is entrenched in a culture of safety, and as we return to work, we are developing and implementing new best practices that further emphasize the well-being of our workers and Michigan’s citizens.”

2020 Candidate Interview: Randy Bruce for State Rep. 37th District

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 2, 2020

In the race for State Representative of the 37th District, there are three Democrats running in the Aug. 4 primary. 

2020 Candidate Interview: Kevin Sclesky for Springfield Twp Supervisor

All Stories, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 2, 2020

The candidates for Springfield Township Supervisor are Laura Moreau, Kevin Sclesky, and David Smith. 

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