Several Ways to Get Involved from the Madison Heights Community Showcase

Several Ways to Get Involved from the Madison Heights Community Showcase (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 17, 2019) Madison Heights, MI – Volunteerism and community involvements are part of what makes Madison Heights “The City of Progress.” In May, about a dozen local organizations gathered for the Madison Heights Community Showcase held at the library. The…

As State Considers Allowing More Foster Kids, Rose Township Resists

As State Considers Allowing More Foster Kids, Rose Township Resists (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 21, 2019) Rose Township, MI – “Here’s the thing,” said State Representative Mike Mueller as he sat before about 80 Rose Township residents at a town hall April 15 regarding House Bill 4095, which he co-sponsored.  The bill would allow people…

Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana Named Michigan Municipal League Board President

Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana Named Michigan Municipal League Board President (MML, Sept. 27, 2018) Grand Rapids, Ferndale, Pontiac, MI – Ferndale Councilmember Melanie Piana was selected as the 2018-19 president of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees. Piana was named board president by the 18-member board during the Michigan Municipal League’s 2018 Convention that…

Commissioners Announce Website to Combat Human Trafficking

Commissioners Announce Website to Combat Human Trafficking (Oakland County Commissioners Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson and Eileen Kowall) Waterford, MI – January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) is continuing its efforts to combat this serious issue in Oakland County. The bipartisan Oakland County HTTF…

Murder Victim’s Family Accepts $1.07 Million Settlement from Oakland County

Murder Victim’s Family Accepts $1.07 Million Settlement from Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2017)   Madison Heights, MI – A lawsuit brought by the family of Shelley Hilliard against Oakland County has ended with a $1.07 million settlement.  19-year-old Hilliard was murdered after a Madison Heights police officer revealed that she was the…

Southfield Councilperson Joan Seymour Dies

Southfield Councilperson Joan Seymour Dies (Compiled,  Aug. 30,2017)   Southfield, MI- Southfield Councilperson Joan Seymour passed away according to State Representative Jeremy Moss, who posted on Facebook “As an activist in Southfield, she was instrumental in ensuring that our wetlands and nature preserves remained a focal point in the city. Her passion for environmental preservation…