Oak Park Settles Storm Water Fee Lawsuit for $2,850,000 (City of Oak Park, Oct. 29, 2018) OAK PARK, MI – The City of Oak Park has agreed to a settlement in the Judy Kish and Joyce Bannon vs. City of Oak Park case to limit the financial risk that a trial could present. This…
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…
Dumpsters, Chickens, & Wind Turbines under Consideration by Holly Twp. (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Holly Twp, MI- The Holly Township Planning Commission is considering regulations for dumpsters, backyard chickens, and wind turbines. Each discussion is still in the early stages, with staff working on research and drafting of ordinances. And each will have…
Road Commission Partners to Put Wireless Cells on Traffic Poles (Road Commission for Oakland County, July 2, 2018) Beverly Hills, MI — Neo Network Development today activated the first installation of a “small-cell” communications system housed on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) traffic-signal poles at the intersection of 13 Mile and Lahser roads in…
Road Commission Partners to Put Wireless Cells on Traffic Poles (Road Commission for Oakland County, July 2, 2018) Beverly Hills, MI — Neo Network Development today activated the first installation of a “small-cell” communications system housed on Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) traffic-signal poles at the intersection of 13 Mile and Lahser roads in…
Ferndale Councilperson Melanie Piana Awarded Fellowship at Harvard Ferndale, Detroit, MI – Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilmember, and Melanie Piana, Ferndale City Councilmember, have been named Taubman Fellows and will attend the prestigious program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University this summer. Administered through SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of…
Downtown Leaders Across Oakland Co. Gather to Learn the Value of Trails (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Bikes, snowmobiles and boats are all popular ways for people to connect with the great outdoors. And communities throughout the country have learned how to capitalize on trailways to bring recreation users into their…
Downtown Leaders Across Oakland Co. Gather to Learn the Value of Trails (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Bikes, snowmobiles and boats are all popular ways for people to connect with the great outdoors. And communities throughout the country have learned how to capitalize on trailways to bring recreation users into their…
Four Things to Know for Medical Marijuana Facility Applicants (LARA, Dec. 13, 2017) Lansing, MI – The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will be ready to accept applications for medical marihuana facility licenses beginning this Friday, December 15, 2017. The department is prepared to accept applications for all license types – grower, processor,…
Novi Recreation Offers Fall Fitness Classes (City of Novi, Sept. 19, 2017) NOVI, MI – The City of Novi offers group fitness classes designed to make muscles stronger, increase cardiovascular strength and bone density, and improve balance and flexibility. If you are looking to increase your overall fitness consider participating in new fitness classes such…
2017 Candidate Interview: Northville City Councilperson Sam Ekong (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 15, 2017) Northville, MI – Northville City Councilperson Sam Ekong is running for re-election on Nov. 7 in a race with two seats and two candidates. Patrick Giesa is also on the ballot. While they are both most assuredly going to win, Ekong…
Ferndale Councilperson Melanie Piana Selected Michigan Municipal League Board Vice President (Michigan Municipal League, Sept. 14, 2017) HOLLAND, Michigan – Ferndale City Councilmember Melanie Piana was selected as the 2017-18 vice president of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees. Piana was named board vice president by the 19-member board during the Michigan Municipal League’s…
Berkley Announces Next Steps in Flooding Discussions (City of Berkley, Sept. 13, 2018) Berkley, MI – The City of Berkley released the following press release on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in regard to recent flooding of basements: “On September 7, the Berkley City Council, Water Resource Commissioner Jim Nash, and city and county staff met with…
Uplifting in Store for Hawley Barn in Holly, Long Term Vision on the Way (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2017) Holly, MI – “It’s not going to fall over on my watch.” Holly Township Supervisor George Kullis spoke about the Hawley Farm’s large red barn at 13409 North Holly Road. The 14-acre property – complete…
Dog Swim Day at Waterford Oaks Sept. 9 (Oakland County Blog) Waterford, MI – Summer’s coming to an end, but that means dogs all over Oakland County will be hoping their owners take them out for a doggy swim at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s annual dog swim. Waterford Oaks and Red Oaks Waterparks will…
Dog Swim Day at Red Oaks Sept. 10 (Oakland County Blog) Madison Heights, MI – Summer’s coming to an end, but that means dogs all over Oakland County will be hoping their owners take them out for a doggy swim at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s annual dog swim. Waterford Oaks and Red Oaks Waterparks…
Royal Inn Motel Ordered Closed, Video Gives Inside Look at Conditions (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2017) Royal Oak Township, MI – The Royal Inn Motel at 10900 W 8 Mile Rd in Royal Oak Township has been ordered to be closed down by Township officials after 17 fire code violations and 33 building code…
Residents See Basement and Road Flooding, City of Berkley Responds (City of Berkley, Aug. 29, 2017) Berkley, MI – On August 28, 2017, the City of Berkley and the southeastern region of Oakland County experienced extreme rain and flash flooding. According to local sources, approximately two inches of rain fell in roughly a two hour…
War Dogs Memorial Provides Resting Place for Valiant Canines (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2017) Lyon Township, MI – Though dogs are often known as man’s best friend, they can also be some of the strongest tools for staying safe in battles, discovering bombs and drugs, leading the blind, comforting the ill and many other…
Nature Abounds at Lyon Township Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 24, 2017) Lyon Township, MI – Walking along the edge of the Lyon Township Library property where the fresh cut grass meets the wildflower filled green space sends the most delightful chain reaction of grasshoppers jumping back to flee. Plop. Plop. Plop. The sound is…