Women From Waterford Accused of Trying to Hire Hitman (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Press Release, Nov.12, 2014) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office along with the assistance of the Waterford Township Police Department arrested two (2) female suspects in a murder for hire conspiracy. In October 2014, detectives from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office received information…
The state has gotten more sophisticated in its lead testing since the Flint Water Crisis.
While it’s an efficient process, there is one repeated, and more costly, snag. When homeowners don’t reply, it costs more to go back and do their individual home than doing a bunch in a row.
Governor Whitmer’s 2019 State of the State Address (Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Feb. 12, 2019) Lansing, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her first State of the State Address Tuesday in Lansing. Here’s what she had to say: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak tonight about the growing challenges we face in Michigan,…
MML #2: Health & Cost Considerations in Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Changes (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 2, 2018) Lansing, MI – In response to the Flint water crisis, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is revising the lead and copper rule that determines the levels of permissible contamination. The rule, which has not…
Campaigning for Governor, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer Visits Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 28, 2017) Pontiac, MI – Democrat Gretchen Whitmer began campaigning for Governor over a year and a half before the Nov. 6, 2018 election. She spent Tuesday evening visiting a community she remembers well from her youth, speaking in the building that is…
2016 Candidate Interview Congressperson Brenda Lawrence (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2016) Southfield, MI – United States Congressperson Brenda Lawrence is seeking her second term representing the 14th District. Also running for the seat are Republican Howard Klausner, Libertarian Gregory Creswell and Green Party Candidate Marcia Squier. Congressperson Lawrence has represented the public in…
FOIA Turns 50. Here is Why That Matters. (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 4, 2016) Washington DC – The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the law that requires the Federal Government to operate with transparency and to disclose information that is requested by the public (including the media). There are exemptions to what information can…
Royal Oak Approves 25ft Statue for 13 and Woodward (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 9, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – On August 15, 1945 news of Japan’s surrender spread around the world, prompting mass celebrations of the end of war. In the heat of celebration an intoxicated sailor began randomly grabbing strangers in Times Square and…
Second Southfield Drilling Forum Scheduled Due to Massive Turnout (Philip Lombard, Jan. 28, 2016) Southfield, MI – About 200 people attended a meeting at the Southfield Library Wednesday evening to discuss a planned exploration gas and oil well on the Word of Faith International Christian Center property, located at the corner of Nine Mile and…
Police say the man issued a full confession to detectives, and the money was recovered.
The history of Highland is a point of pride for the community, and organizers of the market wanted a way to honor the decades of community and commerce, so they designated Sept. 23 at Depot Day at the market.
With the recent transit millage that was passed by voters in Oakland County, Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) has been working hard in expanding their services to other areas
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently visited the Bowen Senior Center in Pontiac to update the community and it’s Golden Opportunity Club on what she has accomplished thus far during her 3.5 years in office.
Even before the fire had died down people across town were figuring out what they could do to help.
“All of us in the Broncho community are so proud of Don, a true legend who inspired students in the classroom and on the mat to be the best at whatever they did,” said Scott Roper, Holly Area Schools superintendent.
A full-time Executive Director is expected to significantly enhance MSP’s capacity to implement programs and services in downtown Pontiac, which has depended primarily on volunteer efforts since the organization’s inception in 2017.
A new memorial at the Village of Holly’s Waterworks Park honors 100 women – from today’s hardworking heroes back though the community’s history.
Veterans face solitude and financial challenges during this pandemic.
Donations of pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and new underwear will benefit Holly High School Student Pantry, Holly Middle School Office, Holly Twp Library Pantry, and LaCasa Women’s Shelter.