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Howrylak, Ellison and Webber Introduce Bipartisan Bill Against Distracted Driving

All Stories, Clawson, Madison Hts., Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 2, 2017

Howrylak, Ellison and Webber Introduce Bipartisan Bill Against Distracted Driving (Traffic Improvement Association, April 2, 2017) SOUTHFIELD, MI -Jim Santilli, chief executive officer of the Transportation Improvement Association, and State Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-Troy) today announced distracted driving legislation they’ve designed with the goal of reducing fatalities, injuries, and traffic crashes in Michigan. “When operating…

MML#3: Senator Marty Knollenberg Named Legislator of the Year

All Stories, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 26, 2017

MML#3: Senator Marty Knollenberg Named Legislator of the Year (Michigan Municipal League, March 26, 2017) LANSING, MI – The Michigan Municipal League has honored State Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-Westland) and Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-Troy) as the League’s 2017 Legislators of the Year. The awards were formally presented to Rep. Kosowski and Sen. Knollenberg during the…

Interview: OC Times Founder Talks Development, Transit & Journalism (video)

All Stories, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pontiac, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 25, 2017

Interview: OC Times Founder Talks Development, Transit & Journalism (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 25, 2017) Bloomfield Twp, MI – Oakland County Times founder Crystal A. Proxmire was recently interviewed by Chuck Moss for the television and internet-based program Eye on Oakland. Discussion focused on developments and transit in communities like Holly, Ferndale, Royal Oak,…

Pleasant Ridge Joins Welcoming Cities

All Stories, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 20, 2017

Pleasant Ridge Joins Welcoming Cities (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 20, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – With a unanimous vote of the City Commission, Pleasant Ridge is now a “Welcoming City.” “A Welcoming City or County is one that joins the Welcoming America network and works across multiple sectors, such as government, business, and non-profit, to…

Developments in the Works in Royal Oak

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 19, 2017

Developments in the Works in Royal Oak (City of Royal Oak, March 19, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – What’s being built around Royal Oak? Here are some of the developments taken from the City’s website: Royal Oak City Center A proposed public-private partnership between the City of Royal Oak and the Central Park Development…

Apartments planned for Main Street and I-696 in Royal Oak

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 16, 2017

Apartments planned for Main Street and I-696 in Royal Oak Royal Oak, MI – The odd-shaped lot at Main Street and I-696 in Royal Oak could soon house a five-story building with apartments, retail and parking, in a development called SoMa. On Tuesday, the Royal Oak Planning Commission approved a special land use and site…

15 Pictures from the Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 12, 2017

15 Pictures from the Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Ron Arnold, March 12, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The green-themed annual celebration of Irish heritage continued Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The temperature was only 24, but the sun was out and hearts were warm. Here are…

DTE Working on Power Restoration, Warming Centers Available

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Ferndale, 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, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 11, 2017

DTE Working on Power Restoration, Warming Centers Available (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2017) Oakland County, MI – 250,000 people in DTE’s service area remain without power as of 3am Saturday after wind storms knocked down power lines through the area. According to the DTE website, “DTE’s restoration teams are fully mobilized and working 24/7…

Rare Peregrine Falcon Nesting on Detroit Zoo Water Tower

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 9, 2017

Rare Peregrine Falcon Nesting on Detroit Zoo Water Tower (Detroit Zoo, March 9, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Detroit Zoo staff and local birders are “tweeting” about a rare cliff-nesting bird species that has taken up residence on the water tower at Woodward Avenue and 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. One of the most…

Boys and Girls Club Shows Success and Need at Annual Dinner

All Stories, Ferndale, Royal Oak, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 6, 2017

Boys and Girls Club Shows Success and Need at Annual Dinner (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – When the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties has their annual dinner, they have an interesting tradition of placing two of the youth at each table with the various adults who…

Reporter Food: Vegetable Lasagna at Pronto in Royal Oak

All Stories, Reporter Food, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 2, 2017

Reporter Food: Vegetable Lasagna at Pronto in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 2, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – I almost ordered the “Smac and Cheese” when I made a recent visit to Pronto in Royal Oak, but that nagging voice of adulthood told me to go for the Vegetable Lasagna instead. Thankfully, my inner…

Royal Oak Musicale Brings Music to the People Each Month (Video)

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 24, 2017

Royal Oak Musicale Brings Music to the People Each Month (Video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 24, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Before he began to perform Warren Benson’s Aeolian Song, saxophonist Christopher Sacco quoted the composer, saying “I am interested by the idea, that music doesn’t have to be beautiful, but rather humanely communicative in…

Dela and Don Jackson: Running on Love

Clawson, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 14, 2017

Dela and Don Jackson: Running on Love (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – When Dela Jackson talks to the teenage girls on the Royal Oak High School Cross Country team, she tells them to be smart and not to rush too quickly into love. As she and her husband Don approach…

Boys & Girls Clubs Looking for Volunteer Tutors

All Stories, Ferndale, Royal Oak, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 14, 2017

Boys & Girls Clubs Looking for Volunteer Tutors (Alissa Malerman, Feb. 14, 2017) Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Southfield, MI – Looking for a way to share the love this Valentine’s Day? The Boys & Girls Club says becoming a volunteer tutor for Ferndale students is a great way to give a heartfelt gift that will…

Royal Oak and Ferndale Officials to Vote on Immigration Stances – UPDATED

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 12, 2017

Royal Oak and Ferndale Officials to Vote on Immigration Stances (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 12, 2017) UPDATE – Both Royal Oak and Ferndale approved their respective proposals at their Monday night meetings. Royal Oak and Ferndale, MI – Officials in Royal Oak and Ferndale are expected to vote Monday evening on measures that show support…

Film at Royal Oak Library: Neither Heaven Nor Earth Feb. 18

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 9, 2017

Film at Royal Oak Library: Neither Heaven Nor Earth Feb. 18 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Saturday, February 18 at 2p. The Royal Oak Public Library continues its Independent Film Series with the showing of Neither Heaven Nor Earth. Admission is free for adults over 18. For more information, contact the Adult Reference Desk…

Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair Accepting Applications

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 9, 2017

Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair Accepting Applications (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair is a juried fine art show sponsored by the Royal Oak Arts Council and Royal Oak Recreation. The show is set among the beautiful trees of Memorial Park and offers a unique blend of fine art…

50 Years or So In Business in Royal Oak Exhibit Opens Feb. 12

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 3, 2017

50 Years or So In Business in Royal Oak Exhibit Opens Feb. 12 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI –We are opening this amazing exhibit on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2017, 2 pm to 5 pm. A small donation of $10 P.P. is requested, Refreshments will be served. No pre-registration required. Baked goodies will provided by…

Bowlabration to Fund Royal Optimist Club Feb. 26

All Stories, Madison Hts., Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 1, 2017

Bowlabration to Fund Royal Optimist Club Feb. 26 (EVENT page) Madison Heights, MI – The Royal Oak Optimist Club presents their 2017 Bowlabration on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1:30pm at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights on 32388 John R. There will be a silent auction, raffles and a wagon of cheer. Cost is $35 per…

County Commissioners Sworn In

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Ferndale, 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, 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, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 11, 2017

County Commissioners Sworn In (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 11, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The Oakland County Board of Commissioners made their official start to the 2017-2018 term with a swearing in ceremony Wednesday night at the County Commission building in Pontiac. Nineteen of the Commissioners were incumbents that had been re-elected. Two new Commissioners took…

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