Rules of the Road for Bicyclists (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 8, 2018) Michigan – With more and more people taking to the streets with pedal power, it’s important that bicyclists and drivers be aware of the rules of the road. Below is a list of key rules put together by the State of Michigan specifically…
Want to Connect to Your Community? Here are Facebook Groups through Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Northville Welcomes New DPW Director Loyd Cureton (City of Northville, March 25, 2018) Northville, MI – Loyd Cureton was named director of the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the City of Northville and began his new role on March 5. Cureton oversees the delivery of essential services to the community, including water service, sewer,…
Northville Welcomes New DPW Director Loyd Cureton (City of Northville, March 25, 2018) Northville, MI – Loyd Cureton was named director of the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the City of Northville and began his new role on March 5. Cureton oversees the delivery of essential services to the community, including water service, sewer,…
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…
RRRASOC Shares Advice on How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRRASOC, March 6, 2018) Southfield, MI – Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC) recently sent out tips to residents for how to “reduce, reuse and recycle” more. Here’s what they had to say: Three great ways to help reduce the amount…
Two Walled Lake Students to be Prosecuted for Threats (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, March 6, 2018) Walled Lake, MI – Important Parent Notifications On Friday, March 2, 2018, there was a non-specific, threatening message sent from a Walled Lake Northern student via Instagram. The situation was immediately addressed by school administration in cooperation with the…
Two Walled Lake Students to be Prosecuted for Threats (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, March 6, 2018) Walled Lake, MI – Important Parent Notifications On Friday, March 2, 2018, there was a non-specific, threatening message sent from a Walled Lake Northern student via Instagram. The situation was immediately addressed by school administration in cooperation with the…
Two Walled Lake Students to be Prosecuted for Threats (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, March 6, 2018) Walled Lake, MI – Important Parent Notifications On Friday, March 2, 2018, there was a non-specific, threatening message sent from a Walled Lake Northern student via Instagram. The situation was immediately addressed by school administration in cooperation with the…
Walled Lake Mayor “Fills in Blank” with Council Appointee Robert Robertson (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2018) Walled Lake, MI – Walled Lake Mayor Linda Ackley kept her City Council nominee’s name secret until just before City Council was to vote on replacing the elected official who was voted off by fellow Council members earlier…
Walled Lake Mayor “Fills in Blank” with Council Appointee Robert Robertson (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 7, 2018) Walled Lake, MI – Walled Lake Mayor Linda Ackley kept her City Council nominee’s name secret until just before City Council was to vote on replacing the elected official who was voted off by fellow Council members earlier…
Walled Lake Election Results (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2017) Walled Lake, MI – The unofficial results are in for the Nov. 7 election in Walled Lake. Mayor Linda S. Ackley earned 56.48% of the vote (606), beating Patrick Bryant who got 42.59% (457). In the race for City Council those that earned seats are…
Oakland County African American Parent Network Conference Nov. 11 Join us for our first Oakland County AAPN Collaborative Family Conference! This event is open to all families building a community around student success. Parents and students Invited! We have an exciting line up to share with you … Social Media Secrets: Presented by Rasheda Williams,…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
2017 Candidate Interview: Walled Lake Councilperson Bennett Lublin (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2017) Walled Lake, MI – Walled Lake Councilperson Bennett Lublin is seeking to retain his seat in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. There are three seats available for four year terms. Also running are Gabriel Costanzo, Dan Lauffer, John Owsinek and Robert…
2017 Candidate Interview: Dan Lauffer for Walled Lake City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2017) Walled Lake, MI – Dan Lauffer is one of five candidates running for three seats on the Walled Lake City Council in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Also on the ballot are Gabriel Costanzo, Bennett Lublin, John Owsinek and…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…