Holly Community Rallying to Move Historic Train Depot (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 31, 2019) Holly, MI- “We can only look at our beautiful building from afar,” said Village of Holly Assistant Manager and DDA Director Katy Hughes as she explained the desire behind the community’s effort to move the 1886-built Holly Union Depot to a…
Voter Turnout by City/Twp in Oakland County 2018 Election (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2018) Oakland County, MI- Oakland County voters came out yesterday in record numbers for a Midterm Election. The overall turnout percentage of 64.2 percent of all registered voters, compares to 48.0 percent in 2014 and 51.4 percent in 2010. Turnout…
Video Interviews in State Senate Dist. 15 Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 3, 2018) Commerce Township, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, Orchard Lake, South Lyon, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, White Lake and Wixom, MI – In the race for State Senate in the 15th District, Jim Runestad is running as the Republican…
How’d Your Community Do? Voter Turnout Rates Throughout Oakland County (Kurt Metzger, Crystal Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2018) Oakland County, MI- The numbers are in for the Aug. 7, 2018 Primary Election, and data guru Kurt Metzger has compiled a list of communities ranked by voter turnout percentages. Huntington Woods took the top spot Tuesday, with…
2018 Candidate Interview: Jim Runestad for State Senate Dist. 15 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 31, 2018) Commerce Township, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, Orchard Lake, South Lyon, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, White Lake and Wixom, MI – Jim Runestad is running for State Senate in the 15th District. In the Republican Primary…
2018 Candidate Interview: Julia Pulver for State Senate Dist. 15 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Commerce Township, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, Orchard Lake, South Lyon, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, White Lake and Wixom, MI – Julia Pulver is running for State Senate in the 15th District. She is unopposed in the…
2018 Candidate Interview: Brian Wright for State Rep Dist. 38 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 28, 2018) Novi, Northville, South Lyon, Lyon Township, and Walled Lake, MI – Brian R. Wright is running for State Representative in the 38th District. He is unopposed in the Libertarian Primary which is held Aug. 7, 2018. In the Democratic Primary…
2018 Candidate Interview: Klint Kesto for Congress, 11th District (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 10, 2018) Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton Township, Clawson, Commerce Township, Farmington, Highland Township, Lake Angelus, Livonia, Lyon Township, Milford Township, Northville/Northville Township, Novi/Novi Township, Plymouth/Plymouth Township, Rochester Hills, South Lyon, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, West Bloomfield, White Lake Township, and Wixom,…
2018 Candidate Interview: Kathy Crawford for State Rep Dist. 38 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2018) Novi, Northville, South Lyon, Lyon Township, and Walled Lake, MI – State Representative Kathy Crawford is seeking re-election to the 38th District. She is on the Republican Primary ballot for Aug 7, 2018 as well as Chase Turner. In the…
2018 Candidate Interview: Karen Adams for County Commissioner Dist. 7 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2018) Commerce Township, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake, West Bloomfield, MI – Karen Adams is running in the Democratic Primary for County Commissioner in the 7th District. The Primary Election takes place Aug. 7. Also in the Democratic Primary is Fredrick Todd…
2018 Candidate Interview: Kelly Breen for State Rep. Dist. 38 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2018) Novi, South Lyon, Lyon Township, Walled Lake, Northville, MI – Kelly Breen is running for State Rep in the 38th District in the Democratic Primary on Aug. 7. Also on the Democratic Primary ballot are Aditi Bagchi, and Joe…
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…
Ferndale to Vote Monday on Medical Marijuana Facilities (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Ferndale City Council is expected to vote Monday evening on whether to allow medical marijuana businesses in the city. Two options are being presented for consideration for the application approval process. According to a Memo by City Planner Justin…
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,…
Ferndale to Consider Ordinance for Medical Marijuana Businesses (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 19, 2018) Ferndale, MI- The City of Ferndale is moving forward with a proposed ordinance that would allow two medical marijuana related businesses to operate in the city. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance change is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2018…
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…
News, Notes and Nudges ~ Feb. 12, 2018 Hello OC Times readers! Wednesday is Valentine’s Day, so we’d like to encourage folks to shop and dine locally, especially at businesses that support Oakland County Times. Check out our sponsors HERE. Ash Wednesday is this week, and a few local churches are making it easy by…